V_STORY The Corps Water Safety Story This video tells the story behind the US Army Corps of Engineers water safety efforts. Designed as an educational piece to use in our communities and with potential partners, it also has value for internal Corps audiences. Filmed in FY04, the film is already somewhat dated; some personalities featured have promoted into new positions (i.e., COL Walsh is now Gen. Walsh, commander for SAD), but the basic message is still valuable. Suggested uses: Safety programs, partnership meetings, community events Suggested ages: All Runtime: 14 minutes Click to see larger version V_WEARIT "Wear It Right" Video New for 2005! "Wear It Right - Choosing and fitting life jackets". This video outlines the steps to selecting the right style jacket for the activity, as well as presents the 5 key points: check the label, check for damage, fasten up, check for proper fit, WEAR IT! Produced in partnership with Children's Hospital, US Coast Guard "You're in Command", Washington State Parks and Rec, Regence BlueShield, and other supporters, this video is recognized by NASBLA to benefit boating safety. Suggested uses: Fairs, boat shows, sportsmen shows, campground programs, community presentations, marinas and other stores selling life jackets. Suggested ages: All ages Runtime - 13 minutes Click to see larger version V_YR "The Young and the Reckless" Video Program Driving a boat versus driving a car - the competition. When the high school's driver's ed teacher announces his latest class assignment, a more surprising challenge emerges between Ashley and Russell, two students with very different approaches to making the comparisons. Capture your audience by showing this entertaining video that teaches some key boating safety points to pre-teens and teens. Teacher's lesson plan is downloadable on the national water safety web site. Suggested uses: Classroom & school presentations, local youth groups, and other interpretive programs. Suggested ages: Middle school to young high school aged students Video version, runtime: 20:35. Click to see larger version WS_00_5 Safe Passage Activity/Coloring Book This activity booklet is available in a new "half size" version. The booklet reinforces key water safety messages found in the popular kid's educational film Safe Passage. It also works well as a stand-alone handout for any water safety event. In addition to a variety of games and coloring activities throughout the booklet, four bookmarks with key safety messages can be cut from the back cover. 180 books per case Suggested uses: For children at water safety community programs, school classrooms, lake offices, boat and recreational vehicle shows. Suggested ages: Pre-school and elementary-aged children. OK for non-Corps customers Click to see larger version WS_100 Bobber the Water Safety Dog Coloring Book Follow Bobber as he takes the pups Corkey and Sinker on a visit to Waterbowl Lake and learn important water safety messages from Ranger Buck (in English) and Ranger Toro (in Spanish). The Visitor's Fun Guide Waterbowl Lake book features games, coloring pages, and even a cut-out "Go Fish" card game for kids; English and Spanish are provided in the same book! Sure to be a hit with your younger audiences! Designed for the national program by Toby Isbell, Little Rock District, and translated by the Corps new Bilingual PDT. Packaged 250 booklets per case. Suggested uses: School programs and special events Suggested ages: Pre-school and Elementary-aged children Click to see larger version WS_101_Lg Wear It Right, Large Poster A perfect companion to the other "Wear It Right" products (video and brochure), this 8 1/2" x 11" poster explains the 5 important steps for choosing and wearing a life jacket. Bundled as 25 posters per shrink-wrapped package. Suggested uses: Displays, bulletin boards, kiosks, program announcements Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_105 Seamoor Safety Coloring Sheet Seamoor Safety is featured on this one page coloring sheet. These 8 1/2" x 11" coloring sheets are handy for quick handouts during ranger patrols or programs. 50 sheets per pad; easy to pack along. Suggested uses: Beach patrols, public programs, school outreach, visitor centers Suggested ages: Kids Click to see larger version WS_27 Lewis and Clark-themed Boating Safety Posters Four great clay-animation images deliver key water safety messages in an amusing link to our past. Poster images are as follows: WS-27(a), Whatever the Journey...Know Your Limits; WS-27(b), Whatever...Lifejackets Save Lives; WS-27(c) Whatever...Going Overboard Can Be a Killer; WS-27(d) Whatever...Know Before You Go. Individual poster size is 8 1/2" x 11", but all four images come complete on one perforated 17" x 22" sheet. Package includes 100 sheets (25 of each poster) per unit Suggested uses: Water safety programs, visitor centers, school classrooms, lake offices, recreation areas, information boards, boat and recreational vehicle shows. Suggested ages: Kids to adults For Corps distribution only Click to see larger version WS_29 Safe Passage - Boating Booklet This new water safety basics booklet provides key information for boaters of all types. Content was developed by Corps HQ, Division and District safety specialists. Subjects covered include "Setting Your Course", "Always Follow Navigation Rules", "Forecast", and "Emergencies" to name a few. Provides the reader with Internet sources for locating more information. Booklet is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size and features colorful illustrations. Bundled in 50 booklets packs. Suggested uses: Information kiosk, boater contacts, boat shows, fairs, community programs. Suggested ages: Designed for the adult boater. Click to see larger version WS_53 Wear It Right Brochure This great brochure outlines the 5 important steps for choosing and wearing a life jacket. Developed as a companion to the new video "Wear It Right-Choosing and Fitting Life Jackets". Bundled as 50 brochures per shrink-wrapped package. Suggested uses: Water safety programs, public shows, visitor centers Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_5S Seguridad En El Agua This version of the Water Safety Fun Book provides key water safety messages to Spanish-speaking children and their parents. Packed 250 booklets per case. Suggested uses: Programs, visitor centers, community events Suggested ages: Elementary-aged children Clearing stock - available for limited time Click to see larger version WS_61 Life Jackets for Kids Water Safety Poster - Small New this year: a message for parents "Keep them smiling. Keep them safe. Kids wearing life jackets...a safe choice around water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin boards, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_61S Life Jackets for Kids Poster - Spanish Kids in life jackets water safety poster in Spanish; message for parents "Keep them smiling. Keep them safe. Kids wearing life jackets...a safe choice around water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin boards, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_61_Lg Life Jackets for Kids Water Safety Poster - Large New this year: a message for parents "Keep them smiling. Keep them safe. Kids wearing life jackets...a safe choice around water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin Boards, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_62 Watch Your Children Water Safety Poster New this year: a message for parents "Show Your Love. Keep Them Safe. Watch Your Children. A Safe Choice Around Water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, a biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin boards, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays. Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_62S Watch Your Children Water Safety Poster-Spanish New this year: Spanish-translated message for parents for the poster "Show Your Love. Keep Them Safe. Watch Your Children. A Safe Choice Around Water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 8 1/2" x 11". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin board, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays Suggested ages: ALL Click to see larger version WS_62_Lg Watch Your Children Water Safety Poster-Lg New this year: a message for parents "Show Your Love. Keep Them Safe. Watch Your Children. A Safe Choice Around Water." Poster features the photo contest award winning shot submitted by Mike Watkins, biologist from Kansas City District. Poster size 17" x 22". Packaged 25 per shrink-wrapped packet. Suggested uses: Bulletin board, kiosks, exhibits and other public displays Suggested ages: All Click to see larger version WS_7S Spanish version of Kid's "Water, Fun and You" Same information found in WS_7, "Water, Fun and You", only translated into Spanish. This children's brochure helps the reader make a few discoveries while testing safety knowledge. Publications are packaged 50 per bundle. Suggested uses: Brochure racks, fairs, boat shows, kids' events. Suggested ages: Elementary aged kids Click to see larger version WS_7_00 Water, Fun and You - Children's Brochure Where's "Safety" in this informational brochure? Complete the activities offered within and you may just discover that you have a part in it too! This children's brochure helps the reader make a few discoveries while testing your safety knowledge. Publications are packaged 50 per bundle. Suggested uses: Water safety programs, visitor centers, school classrooms, lake offices, recreation areas, information boards, boat and recreational vehicle shows. Suggested ages: K-6th OK for non-Corps customers Click to see larger version WS_7_18 Wear It For Life Poster A simple but important message, "Wear It For Life" to help your promotion of life jackets. Smaller sized poster is 8.5" x 11". Paged 25 posters per shrink-wrapped package. Suggested uses: Bulletin board, kiosks, gatehouses Suggested ages: All ages Click to see larger version WS_98_19 Safe Passage Film As we rely more on teachers, youth group leaders and other educators to help spread the water safety message to youngsters, we need a product we can give others to help. This kit contains a video tape titled "Safe Passage" and associated activity sheets that guide children through water safety lessons in an entertaining way. Developed by a teacher, the product is designed for ease of use by the leader and enjoyment for the children in an integrated teaching style. The five main topics developed are: swimming safety, boating safety, fishing safety, rescue do¿s and don¿ts, and safety around locks and dams. The 38-minute teacher¿s version of the video tape has stops and module recaps in the tape to allow children to perform activities, to have discussion time, or to allow teachers to use the tape on multiple days as part of a week long teaching unit. Suggested uses: Product could be made available to elementary schools teachers or presented at teacher work days and teacher¿s conferences. It could also be shared with school district curriculum coordinators and youth group leaders or exhibited at boat shows and special events. Suggested ages: K-6th grade OK for non-Corps customers Click to see larger version WS_P_21FS Spanish Water Safety Posters-Full-Sized New this year, Spanish-translated versions of "Don't Sit On It-Wear It!", "Be Smart! Know Your Limits", "Be Safe! WEAR A Life Jacket!". Great messages for all boaters, but particularly the outdoor sportsman. These posters are 17" x 22" in size. Each 'package' contains 20 each of the 3 themes for a total of 60 posters. Suggested uses: Bulletin board, kiosks, exhibit and other public displays Suggested ages: Adults Click to see larger version WS_P_21S Spanish Water Safety Posters New this year, Spanish-translated versions of "Don't Sit On It-Wear It!", "Be Smart! Know Your Limits", "Be Safe! WEAR A Life Jacket!". Great messages for all boaters, but particularly the outdoor sportsman. These posters are 11" x 17" in size. Each 'package' contains 20 each of the 3 themes for a total of 60 posters. Suggested uses: Bulletin boards, kiosks, exhibit and other public displays Suggested ages: Adults Click to see larger version