Heading to the water is a great way to beat the heat of summer. However, it is important to take precautions. Before hitting the beach, have the kids check out two new National Park Service Junior Ranger "WebRanger games" to learn about rip currents and general water safety.
The WebRanger activities present scientifically-sound information in a child-friendly manner. The water safety module includes information about appropriate floatation devices and swimming locations. The rip current activity teaches children how to identify and escape from this common shore hazard.
The games were developed by the country's leading experts on water safety, including scientists and practitioners from the National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Life Guarding Association.
For more National Park Service interactive games, visit www.nps.gov/webrangers.
