Reston Water Safety Day

May is National Water Safety month. Reston Community Center and community partners will be hosting Reston Water Safety Day. This event is intended for people of all ages to learn about the importance of safe water activities and play throughout the summer. This family event will include an interactive water safety presentation, information booths, demonstrations, kid-friendly activities and more.

Safety Day Features:

• Safety Skill Stations

Learn life skills such as CPR, first aid and life jacket tips at our safety skill stations held throughout the event.

• Activities for Families

Participate in outdoor family games and activities. Earn a chance to win prizes!

• Whales Tales water safety presentation

An interactive, 20 minute presentation with fun activities designed to make water safety practices easy to learn. Presentations will be held at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• Free Swim Lessons

Learn about opportunities to receive free swim lessons for children under the age of 18.

• Free Family Swim

Be sure to bring your swimsuits and towels for free family swim in RCC’s Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

• Face painting, light refreshments and more!

For more information, please contact LaTanja Snelling, RCC’s Equity Partnerships Director, at 703-390-6158. This event is coordinated by local nonprofit organizations and Fairfax County Government agencies in support of the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood program. It is hosted by Reston Community Center.