The River Safety Game

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The River Safety Game
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You took swimming lessons. Move ahead 1 space.
Always boat and swim with adult supervision.
You avoid trees in the river. Move ahead 1
space.
Always wear a life jacket when boating.
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You never stand up in moving water. Move ahead 1
space.
Life jackets should fit comfortably and snuggly.
Never swim or boat alone.
You fell into the river without a lifejacket.
Go back 2 spaces
Avoid big waves when canoeing or swimming.
You wear a wetsuit when boating on cold water.
Big waves send you back one space.
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You find a good lunch spot. Move ahead 1 space.
Avoid dangerous rapids.
Dangerous rapids, lose one turn!
Enter water feet first.
You went swimming alone. Go back 1 space.
Kayakers and rafters should always wear helmets.
You see a small child playing near the river and
warn an adult. Move ahead 2.
Dont dive headfirst into rivers or lakes
You remember to wear shoes in and around the
river. Move ahead 2 spaces.
Before running rapids, you land your boat and
walk on shore to see where safe water is.
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Watch for undercut rocks.
Think Safety!
When your boat tips over you remember to hang on
to it. Move ahead 1 space.
Wear sunglasses and use plenty of sunscreen.
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Give fishermen lots of room to avoid becoming
tangled in their lines
You rescue a swimmer by reaching with your
paddle. Move ahead 1 space.
The takeout
Raft or kayak rivers that you are familiar with.
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