Open Water Safety Awareness Sessions for Young People and their Parent or Guardians – Scottish Borders
Open Water Safety Awareness Sessions for Young People and their Parent or Guardians – Scottish Borders
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Lothians and Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Promoting Water Safety Awareness for Young People (Aged 7-14)
Join Our Water Safety Awareness Sessions!
We are excited to offer a vital water safety session specifically designed for young people aged 7-12. This engaging and informative class aims to equip children with essential life skills for safely navigating lochs.
Why Water Safety is Important
Open water environments, such as rivers , present unique challenges, and risks. Our lesson will help young participants understand these dangers and learn how to stay safe while enjoying the beauty and fun of natural water bodies.
What Will Be Covered
Understanding the Environment and Respecting Nature:
- Recognising hazards of swimming in the outdoors such as weather conditions and water temperature.
- Identifying safe and unsafe areas for swimming and playing.
- The importance of keeping lochs clean.
- Understanding wildlife and plant life to avoid disturbances.
- The young people will have an opportunity to go into the water safely, have fun and put into practice the float to survive technique
Personal Safety Skills:
- Learning the importance of water access points
- Understanding the buddy system and why it’s crucial never to swim alone.
Emergency Response:
- What to do if they or someone else gets into trouble in the water.
- Basic rescue techniques and how to call for help.
Benefits of the Session
- Confidence Building: Young People will gain confidence in their ability to enjoy open water safely.
- Life-Saving Skills: The knowledge imparted could save lives and prevent accidents.
- Fun and Engaging: Our experienced instructors use interactive methods to make learning about water safety enjoyable.
How to Join
Register your child for this essential water safety session and give them the skills they need to stay safe around open water. Spaces are limited, so sign up today to secure your child’s spot!
When completing the form the swim details are regarding the child, the contact details are the parent or guardian and the emergency contact is not required if the parent or guardian is with the child.
Together, let’s make water activities safe and fun for everyone!
What to Bring
Swimming costume/ t-shirt & shorts / wetsuit – it is an idea to wear these under your clothes on arrival
Water shoes / crocs / old trainers to wear in the water
Big Towel to change under
Dry easy to pull on clothes to change into including a t-shirt, hoodie and jacket
Location & Time
- Each session is 1 hour long based at Lindean Loch round Galashiels and Selkirk.
- Each session runs from 3.00-4.00pm
Additional Information
- Transport to location is not provided.
- Parents or guardians are encouraged to remain or join in during the session which will enable them to refresh /enhance their awareness.
- With safety first, all sessions are dependent on weather and water conditions.
- Wet suits are not provided but if young people have them, they are most welcome to wear them.
If you are keen to discuss a 1:1 session, or you would like to explore the opportunity away from Galashiels  please reach out to lynda@taketothewater.co.uk who would be delighted to discuss alternative options
Promoting Water Safety Awareness for Young People (Aged 7-14)
Join Our Water Safety Awareness Sessions!
We are excited to offer a vital water safety session specifically designed for young people aged 7-12. This engaging and informative class aims to equip children with essential life skills for safely navigating lochs.
Why Water Safety is Important
Open water environments, such as rivers , present unique challenges, and risks. Our lesson will help young participants understand these dangers and learn how to stay safe while enjoying the beauty and fun of natural water bodies.
What Will Be Covered
Understanding the Environment and Respecting Nature:
- Recognising hazards of swimming in the outdoors such as weather conditions and water temperature.
- Identifying safe and unsafe areas for swimming and playing.
- The importance of keeping lochs clean.
- Understanding wildlife and plant life to avoid disturbances.
- The young people will have an opportunity to go into the water safely, have fun and put into practice the float to survive technique
Personal Safety Skills:
- Learning the importance of water access points
- Understanding the buddy system and why it’s crucial never to swim alone.
Emergency Response:
- What to do if they or someone else gets into trouble in the water.
- Basic rescue techniques and how to call for help.
Benefits of the Session
- Confidence Building: Young People will gain confidence in their ability to enjoy open water safely.
- Life-Saving Skills: The knowledge imparted could save lives and prevent accidents.
- Fun and Engaging: Our experienced instructors use interactive methods to make learning about water safety enjoyable.
How to Join
Register your child for this essential water safety session and give them the skills they need to stay safe around open water. Spaces are limited, so sign up today to secure your child’s spot!
When completing the form the swim details are regarding the child, the contact details are the parent or guardian and the emergency contact is not required if the parent or guardian is with the child.
Together, let’s make water activities safe and fun for everyone!
What to Bring
Swimming costume/ t-shirt & shorts / wetsuit – it is an idea to wear these under your clothes on arrival
Water shoes / crocs / old trainers to wear in the water
Big Towel to change under
Dry easy to pull on clothes to change into including a t-shirt, hoodie and jacket
Location & Time
- Each session is 1 hour long based at Lindean Loch round Galashiels and Selkirk.
- Each session runs from 3.00-4.00pm
Additional Information
- Transport to location is not provided.
- Parents or guardians are encouraged to remain or join in during the session which will enable them to refresh /enhance their awareness.
- With safety first, all sessions are dependent on weather and water conditions.
- Wet suits are not provided but if young people have them, they are most welcome to wear them.
If you are keen to discuss a 1:1 session, or you would like to explore the opportunity away from Galashiels  please reach out to lynda@taketothewater.co.uk who would be delighted to discuss alternative options