June 9, 2025
Free content aims to help prevent water-related accidents, promote safe practices across all water environments
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — As summer approaches and families head to the water, in an effort to promote water safety, ArkansasIDEAS is offering resources to educate parents, caregivers and the public with essential tools and knowledge to stay safe around pools, lakes, rivers and more.
Key features of the water safety resource:
Educational videos: A series of informative videos covering the importance of water safety; tips for safe practices; safety measures for rivers, lakes, streams, home pools, hot tubs, beaches and oceans; and winter water safety.
Swimming lesson information: Guidance on locating swimming lessons offered by city pools, YMCAs, universities, hospitals, gyms and other local organizations.
Parent and caregiver resources: Access to in-person and online classes, including swim lessons, CPR training, boater education and information on scholarships for swimming lessons.
Child-friendly materials: Engaging content like "Bobber the Water Safety Dog" and "WHALE Tales" to teach children about water safety in a fun and interactive manner.
Additional information and access to the water safety resource is available at myarpbs.org/watersafety.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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