WENY News Kids Cast - Summer Safety Tips
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(WENY) -- It's already August, and summer is moving along quickly.
Here are some fun activities for you to do with your friends and family this summer:
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Set up an obstacle course, in your backyard with planters, buckets and balls. Or create a course on a sidewalk with chalk, better yet- make a course in your pool with noodles, floats, rings and more.
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Go camping in your backyard. Don’t forget the telescope or binoculars for some star gazing. Maybe even throw in a pillow fight!
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Eat outside while the sun shines and have a picnic.
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Go for a walk, collect some rocks and paint them.
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Go hike the gorges or any of the beautiful falls in our area
While you’re having fun, keep these safety tips in mind:
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Wear light colored clothing and lightweight fabrics.
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Practice summer sun safety with sunscreen, hats and sunglasses
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A responsible adult should constantly watch children near water.
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Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
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Be bug aware. Apply bug spray and always check for ticks.