Free printable, educational coloring sheet and worksheet to teach younger or older kids about sun safety The benefits of sunlight are undeniable. Healthy lifestyles, both young and adult, include as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors. But too much unprotected sun exposure can cause sunburn and skin cancer, and it’s important to use...
Here Comes the Sun – Safety Tips for Boaters
Although it’s often overlooked, sun protection is an important safety issue for boaters. If you’re a boater, it’s not exactly a newsflash that you’re going to be spending a significant amount of time in the sun once the summer season arrives. You’re probably not too worried about it, because you carry plenty of sunscreen...
Get Ready for a Sun Safe Season
Prepare your crew and your boat for a sun safe boating season by making sun protection a priority on the water The anticipation for the upcoming boating season is growing, and it won’t be long before chilly days on the lake become warm sunny ones. As the season gets underway it can be tempting...
Are You Putting Safe Sunscreen on Your Skin?
A comprehensive safe sunscreen guide to the different types of sunscreen and how each work differently to block the sun’s rays Sunscreen is supposed to protect us from the sun, but as more and more people use it, the incidence of skin cancer rises 4% every year. Let that sink in for a moment....
Sun Safety for Kids on Boats
Sun safe boating tips and best practices for kids on boats featured in June 2017 issue of Lakeland Boating magazine The Sun Safe Boating campaign was featured in an article about keeping kids protected from the sun on boats in the June 2017 issue of Lakeland Boating magazine entitled: “Fun in the Sun: Protecting your kids...
Mike Schmidt Launches Sun Smart America in Philadelphia
Baseball Hall of Famer and sun safety advocate expands dedication to sun safety with Sun Smart America sunscreen dispenser initiative Philadelphia Phillies baseball legend Mike Schmidt is teaming up with Philadelphia Mayor Kenney, the city of Philadelphia, Independence Blue Cross, and the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation to help protect you from the sun’s...
15 Boating & Sun Safety Tips
15 ways you can stay protected from the sun and boat more safely on your next boating trip After a long winter, there’s nothing quite like sunshine, fresh air, and time on the water to boost your mood. Before you head out for your next boating trip, take a look at our safe boating...