Colin’s Hope is excited to offer online webinars. Download or watch at your convenience to learn more about water safety, and what you can do to share this information with children and families.
Need a training or webinar geared toward your specific agency? Contact us at [email protected], and we will work with you to create an online webinar or in-person training session that suits your needs.
The courses listed below do not apply towards a Certificate of Participation as recognized by the state of Texas for childcare regulations and compliance. Note, the videos below are only for education purposes.
If you would like to find out when our next webinar to obtain a one hour credit will be, please email [email protected].
To apply for Live Like Cati’s life jacket program, visit https://livelikecati.org/application-for-life-jackets/
WEBINARS previously hosted by Colin’s Hope and Live Like Cati:
Interpreting and Aligning Minimum Water Safety Standards in Texas CCR
SPLASH with Water Safety in Your Summer Camp
Drowning is the NUMBER 1 cause of death for children ages 1-4. This means that water safety education and drowning prevention skills are critical for preschoolers. Identify drowning as a leading cause of accidental death for children. Recognize key points of Colin’s Hope Whole Hand Rules of Water Safety. Review sample lesson plans and activities to use in your home, classroom, or camp.
Original host date: June 2023
Child Water Safety: Tips & Resources For You and Your Staff
Original host date: May 2023
Using the Colin’s Hope Water Safety Information Card & Water Guardian Badge
We can lower (and ultimately eliminate) drownings by equipping parents and caregivers with water safety education. Download this “Train the Trainer” style webinar to learn more about the Colin’s Hope Water Safety Information Card, and how your agency can share these life-saving tips with families in your community.
Original host date: November 2020
Introducing Water Safety To Young Children In A Classroom Setting
We can equip preschool and young school-aged children with life-saving information in fun and creative ways. This “Train the Trainer” style session focuses on games, science experiments, and activities that encourage safer behavior around water. This training session is ideal for child care center directors, curriculum coordinators, and teachers of children ages 3 through 6.
Original host date: December 2020
Virtual Water Safety Week*
Teach water safety with fun and easy-to-use activities! Colin’s Hope has several resources on its website and YouTube channel. Watch this webinar to learn about available activities and videos, and learn how to create the perfect “Water Safety Week” for kids of all ages. Visit https://www.colinshope.org/teach for additional classroom, swim school, and camp educational materials. Water Safety With Colin & Friends is a great stand-alone or supplemental tool that can be used to teach water safety anywhere.
Original host date: July 8, 2020; *This webinar is not eligible for training credit.