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Let’s Go Kayaking!

It’s hot. It’s summer. Water is good. Being active is good. How can we combine it all? In a kayak! What is a Kayak? A kayak is a traditional water craft that was invented by the Inuit of the north. Originally it was built using a wooden frame covered in seal skins. Today’s kayaks are

>#296: Snorkeling

20NovemberJeanwater play for kids

>While it might be a bit cold in the ocean or lake right now, check out the swimming pools. Put on your snorkel gear and check out what the bottom of the pool looks like. Make this a family activity: See if you can find snorkel gear for the whole family, or take turns. This

>#248: Canoe / Kayak Ride

1OctoberJeanwater play for kids

>Grab your lifejacket, an adult, your canoe safety kit, and go for a canoe or kayak ride before the water gets too cold to go out in a boat! Make this a family activity: Take the whole family out for a trip down the river or around a lake or pond. This activity promotes balance

>#217: Jet Ski

28AugustJeanwater play for kids

>Let’s go for a ride! Have an adult take you for a ride on a jet ski. (In Canada, you must be 16 or older to drive one of these.) Safety First: Wear a life jacket and follow your local water safety rules. Make this a family activity: Everyone gets a ride! This activity promotes

>#194: Chase Waves Along the Shore

29JulyJeanwater play for kids

>Chase waves along the shore. See if you can stay dry. Make it a family activity: Everyone chases waves. This activity promotes speed, agility and prediction skills.

>#181: Boat Ride

16JulyJeanwater play for kids

>Go for a boat ride! Safety First: Wear a lifejacket, boat safety kit, and an adult with you in the boat. Make this a family activity: Take the whole family out on the water! This activity promotes water safety awareness and a discovering a new vantage point for seeing the world.

>#157: Run Through the Sprinkler

22JuneJeanwater play for kids

>Welcome to summer! Yesterday was the first day of summer, let’s enjoy it by running through the sprinkler.Make this a family activity: Have the whole family run through. Who gets the wettest? This activity promotes fun!