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Mission
To
encourage positive sun safety practices among children, their families,
and aquatic staff at swimming pools.
Sponsors
- Cancer Research Center of Hawaii
- Boston University School of Medicine
- National Recreation and Park Association
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Program
Components
Go to http://www.poolcool.org
to find out how to register to receive free Pool Cool Toolkits which
contain:
- Leader's Guide: Introduction to Pool
Cool, Skin Cancer Facts, Copies of Pool Cool Lessons, Pool Cool
Poolside Activities, Brochure Copies, and a Pool Cool Brochure
Order Form
- Pool Cool Laminated Lessons: 8
laminated (waterproof) Pool Cool lessons, each with corresponding
message sheet
- Decision Maker's Guide: This booklet
assists directors and managers in developing policies and
environmental supports to encourage sun protection.
- Resource Guide: This booklet
contains a list of companies selling sunscreen, sun protective
clothing, shade structures, and pool equipment. It also includes
photos and descriptions of Pool Cool incentive items such as T-shirts,
hats, etc. as well as environmental supports that you can order for
your pool
- Mini Big Book: This blue binder
contains 8 laminated pages that illustrate the themes for all 8 Pool
Cool lessons. It is a great tool and visual aid that makes
learning fun for kids.
- Pool Cool Disk: This computer disk
contains the Mini Big book illustrations, Sunscreen Tips Poster, Play
it Safe in the Sun Poster, Sun Safety Signs, the Pool Cool logo, a
copy of the lessons, and instructions on how to make a Jeopardy Game
Board if you did not receive one. You can use the files to make
more materials on your own, or you can take the disk to a print shop
and/or sign making store to make more posters, signs, mini big books,
etc.
- Sunscreen: Most pools will receive
an 8oz. pump bottle of Rocky Mountain Sunscreen while supplies
last. All pools (except indoor pools) will receive 1 blue and 1
purple bottle of Copppertone Kids Colorblock for use in the Blue &
Purple People Activity. All pools will receive at least on
sample of Sun Smart Maximum Sun Protection for Kids, by NPR
Healthcare, along with accompanying brochure.
- Incentives: Most pools will also
receive the following; Kids Polybags (30), UV Sunspot Stickers-2
boxes, Pool Cool Refillable Sunscreen (5 to 10 bottles per pool
depending on availability), and Message Pens-15 per pool.
- Sunscreen Tips Sign: This is an
18" x24" sign to be mounted or displayed at the pool
facility.
- Play it Safe in the Sun Poster: This
laminated visual goes hand-in-hand with the "Emporer's
Clothes" Activity in the Leader's Guide. It can also serve
as a visual aid to promote discussion during a lesson. A copy of
this item can also be found on the Pool Cool disk.
- Sun Signs: These colorful,
waterproof aluminum signs that serve as a reminder and promote good
sun habits to pool staff and patrons. There are a total of 3
different sun signs, and they can be tied to the swimming pool fence
or displayed in a window. UV-rated cable ties are included.
- Jeopardy Board: This is an 18"x
24" laminated game board for use in the Jeopardy poolside
activity.
Contact
Information
- Tom Elliott-Pool Cool Project Coordinator
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