Webinars and Training


Colin’s Hope is excited to offer the following online webinars. Download these 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.

If you would like a Certificate of Completion in order to count these training opportunities toward continuing education hours, please complete the form below.


VIRTUAL WEBINARS

Learn, Practice, and Adopt Water Safety in the Classroom Year Round CCR

This webinar will:

  • Provide an understanding of risks of drownings and precautions for safer activities around water.
  • Review current mandates and water safety regulations to assist with compliance for owners, directors, and educators.
  • Review physical and virtual water safety training that Colin’s Hope and Live Like Cati have available to help you stay in compliance and bring water safety to children and families.

Original host date: August 2023


Interpreting and Aligning Minimum Water Safety Standards in Texas CCR

This webinar will:

  • Provide you with the most current mandates and resources to assist with compliance. 
  • Provide owners, directors, and educators with resources and tips to comply with water safety regulations.
  • Review physical and virtual water safety training that Colin’s Hope and Live Like Cati have available to help you stay in compliance and bring water safety to children and families.

Original host date: July 2023


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


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. This webinar will provide educators and administrators with resources and tips that will allow their centers to easily begin creating a culture of water safety. Drowning is preventable. YOU can make a difference today.

Child Water Safety: Tips & Resources For You and Your Staff

To apply for Live Like Cati’s life jacket program, visit https://livelikecati.org/application-for-life-jackets/

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.


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