Float Like A Duck

Water Safety Initiative

A logo with a cartoon duck floating wearing a red swimsuit and text that reads 'Float Like a Duck, Presented by Paragon Pools'.

MISSION: 

Educating the public on the importance of SAFETY while celebrating the joys of water sports!

Launched in 2003, the water safety initiative has become a valuable program in the Las Vegas community and beyond

the city limits with a diverse array of activities and outreach to promote swimming and water safety skills.      

The initiative has been recognized Nationally and Locally with numerous accolades for its programming and impact.

Orange inner tube floating in a pool with clear blue water and ripples.
Beach scene at sunset with rocks and ocean waves, overlaid with text 'Float Like A Duck, History & Fun Facts,' and a small cartoon duck floating on water in the bottom right corner.
Beach warning flags sign indicating water hazard levels with flags in red, yellow, green, and purple, and descriptions in English and Spanish about water conditions and hazards.
Colorful water safety coloring book featuring a duck mascot, laid out on a striped blue towel.
Celebration banner for 20 years of 'Float Like A Duck' video with a cartoon duck floating on water, surrounded by bubbles, logo at the center, and a film strip border.

Practice the ABCD’s of Water Safety

Duckie’s ABCD Water Safety Checklist

Adult Supervision:   Always have an adult present

Barriers:  Layers of barriers - alarms, fencing, pool covers, locks & gates

Classes: Take swimming, lifesaving, and CPR classes

 Devices: Have life jackets, P.F.D.’s (personal floatation devices), and rescue tools

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Seguridad en el agua lista ABCD

Supervisión Adulta: Siempre tenga a un adulto

Barreras: Tenga capas de barreras como alarmas, cercas, cubiertas de piscina, cerraduras y puertas

Clases: Tome clases de natación, de salvamento, y de resucitación cardiopulmonar

  Dispositivos: Tenga DPF (dispositivos personale de flotación), chalecos salvavidas y herramintas de rescate disponibles

Water Safety Videos

Water Safety Partners

A collection of logos from various organizations, including local government, police, fire department, media outlets, community programs, and health services, arranged in five rows.

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Awards & Grants

The Float Like A Duck initiative have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally with numerous accolades for its programming and impact.

  • Step Into Swim Grant 2025

    Step Into Swim Grant 2025

  • Step Into Swim Grant 2024

    Step Into Swim Grant 2024

  • Step Into Swim Grant 2023

    Step Into Swim Grant 2023

  • Step Into Swim Grant 2022

    Step Into Swim Grant 2022

  • Step Into Swim Grant 2021

    Step Into Swim Grant 2021

  • City of Las Vegas Proclamation 2024

    City of Las Vegas Proclamation 2024

  • Viddy award 2023

    Viddy Award 2023

  • Viddy Awards 2023 6 Steps to Floating

    Viddy Awards 2023

  • CC Proclamation 2023

    CC Proclamation 2023

  • Viddy Award 2021

    Viddy Award 2021

  • Presidents Council on Physical Fitness 2019

    Presidents Council on PSFN 2019

  • Float Like A Duck Day 2018

    Float Like A Duck Day 2018

  • Viddy Award 2017

    Viddy Award 2017

  • National Water Safety Congress 2017

    NWSC Award 2017

  • NV Points of Light Award 2016

    NV Points of Light Award 2016

  • Viddy Award 2015

    Viddy Award 2015

  • Kidde Hero of the Week 2015

    Kidde Hero of the Week 2015

  • NDPA Award 2014

    NDPA Award 2014

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