Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia
Take the Lifesaving Society
Swim to Survive Challenge on July 24th.
July 17th - 24th is National Drowning Prevention Week.
The Lifesaving Society and Nova Scotia Power would like your help in
demonstrating how three simple skills can help save a life.
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Swim to Survive Challenge
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Essential Life Skills
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Task
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Roll into water
Tread water one minute |
There is no “one right” way to meet the standard. Any method that gets you to safety meets the standard.
The challenge will be held at beaches and pools throughout Nova Scotia on July 24th between 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
To participate, just tell the lifeguards you are there for the Swim to Survive Challenge. There is no fee.
All participants will receive a Swim to Survive Ribbon and will be eligible to win a prize.
For more information on this event and for a list of participating beaches and pools,
please contact
CLOAKING
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Swim to Survive for Grade 3 Students The Lifesaving Society with our partners Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection and the The Stephanie Gaetz Keepsafe Foundation are pleased to provide Swim to Survive for Grade 3 students throughout Nova Scotia. Swim to Survive is three simple skills, taught in three trips to the pool and three-classroom lesson for Grade 3 students. Skills and knowledge learned in the Swim to Survive program meet Nova Scotia Grade 3 curriculum outcomes. The Lifesaving Society believes if every child in Canada could pass our Swim to Survive standard, we would reduce the number of drownings by half The Lifesaving Society is able to provide funding and assistance in organizing Swim to Survive for Grade 3 students throughout Nova Scotia. To learn more about the Grade 3 Swim to Survive program please contact CLOAKING . |
