By understanding how water behaves and learning about the different dangers around water like the ocean, rivers, lakes, pools, ponds, and canals—and by picking up basic swimming and “Swim & Survive” skills to handle those risks—you can enjoy all kinds of activities safely and gain valuable experiences and memories along the way.

To stay safe around water, it’s important to know where the risks are, how they can change depending on time and conditions, and how to deal with them, especially when you’re out in nature.

JLA encourages learning how to “have fun while staying safe,” so people can enjoy all kinds of water activities without getting into dangerous situations.