Print & Learn with Poolside Penny
What's Wrong With This Pool?
Kids can circle the pool safety hazards and write down what they find.
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Build Your Safe Pool
A cut-and-paste activity that teaches kids about layers of protection.
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My Pool Safety Promise
Kids can sign their pledge to make smart choices around the pool.
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Pool Safety First
A swimming pool should be a source of fun—not a source of risk.
Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, often during brief lapses in supervision.
That's why water safety experts recommend multiple layers of protection, including pool fences, water watchers, door alarms, swimming lessons, and emergency preparedness.
No single layer is enough on its own. Together, they help create a safer environment for children, families, and guests.
At A Safe Pool, we're committed to helping families build those layers of protection and enjoy their pools with greater peace of mind.
Learn & Play with Poolside Penny!
Learning about pool safety should be just as fun as swimming! Join Poolside Penny for videos, games, and exciting activities that help kids build safe habits around water.
Watch & Learn
Watch Poolside Penny teach fun pool safety tips through short videos designed just for kids.
Play Pool Safety Games
Match, solve, and explore interactive games that teach important water safety skills.
Color with Penny
Complete fun challenges, scavenger hunts, and monthly activities to become a Pool Safety Hero.
Meet Poolside Penny
Meet Our Mascots
Your friendly pool safety companions
Poolside Penny
Poolside Penny is A Safe Pool's water safety ambassador for kids. She makes learning about pool safety fun through tips, activities, and simple lessons that help children build safe habits around water.
Sam the Safety Duck
Safety Sam is the symbol of A Safe Pool. He helps families learn about layers of protection and pool safety resources. Once your pool has the proper safety barriers in place, Safety Sam earns his spot in the pool as a reminder that safety comes first.
Let's Explore Pool Safety with Poolside Penny! 🌊
Pool Fences
A pool fence helps keep kids from getting to the pool without a grown-up. It creates a safe barrier around the water and has a self-closing, self-latching gate. ⭐ Penny's Tip: "Always make sure the gate closes behind you!"
Doors, Gates & Alarms
Door alarms let adults know when someone opens a door leading to the pool. High door latches help keep curious little hands from opening doors by themselves. ⭐ Penny's Tip: "Never go outside near the pool without asking first!"
Water Watchers
Meet the most important pool safety superhero—a grown-up whose only job is watching swimmers without distractions. ⭐ Penny's Tip: "Always ask your Water Watcher before getting in the pool!"
Be Ready for Emergencies
Families hope they'll never need emergency equipment, but being prepared can make all the difference. Every pool should have emergency supplies nearby, and grown-ups should know CPR. ⭐ Penny's Tip: "Tell a grown-up right away if someone needs help!"
Learn to Swim
Swimming lessons help kids become stronger and more confident in the water. Learning to swim is an important layer of protection—but it's never a substitute for adult supervision. ⭐ Penny's Tip: "Keep practicing your swimming skills!"
Pool Rules
Practice the simple rules every Pool Safety Hero should know before going near the water.
🌟 Become a Pool Safety Hero!
You've learned the pool safety rules, explored the layers of protection, and completed fun activities with Poolside Penny. Now it's time to become an official Pool Safety Hero! Complete these activities to earn your certificate and help keep your family safe around the pool.
Make the Pool Safety Promise
Promise to always ask a grown-up before going near the pool, follow the pool rules, and help keep your family safe.
Download My PromiseEarn Your Certificate
Complete the Poolside Penny activities and print your official Pool Safety Hero Certificate to celebrate everything you've learned.
Get My CertificateComplete a Safety Challenge
Pick one of Poolside Penny's fun safety challenges and practice being a Pool Safety Hero at home.
Start a ChallengeTeach Someone New
Share one pool safety tip you learned with a friend, sibling, or grown-up. Teaching others helps keep everyone safer!
HOW SAFE IS YOUR POOL?
Layers of Protection Save Lives
Pool safety is about more than just supervision. The safest pools are protected by multiple layers of protection working together. Use this checklist to see which safety measures you currently have in place and identify opportunities to make your pool even safer for children, family members, and guests.
