Float Like A Duck
Water Safety Initiative
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.
Practice the ABCD’s of Water Safety
Duckie’s ABCD Water Safety Checklist
Seguridad en el agua lista ABCD
Adult Supervision: Always have an adult present
Supervisión Adulta: Siempre tenga a un adulto
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Barriers: Layers of barriers - alarms, fencing, pool covers, locks & gates
Barreras: Tenga capas de barreras como alarmas, cercas, cubiertas de piscina, cerraduras y puertas
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Classes: Take swimming, lifesaving, and CPR classes
Clases: Tome clases de natación, de salvamento, y de resucitación cardiopulmonar
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Devices: Have life jackets, P.F.D.’s (personal floatation devices), and rescue tools
Dispositivos: Tenga DPF (dispositivos personale de flotación), chalecos salvavidas y herramintas de rescate disponibles
Water Safety Coloring Book
Duckie’s Water Safety Coloring Book
Water Safety Videos
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Fit Your Child with a Proper PFD / Life Vest
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ABCD's of Water Safety
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6 Steps to Floating
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Water Safety Tips - PSA Series
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How to Fit a Life Jacket!
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Grandparents Water Safety Tips
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Family Time - English Version
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Spanish Water Safety Videos
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Toddler Water Safety Tips
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Learning to Swim - English Version
Water Safety Partners
Resource Center
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Water Safety Hero Award
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Sponsor of UNLV SRWC Aquatics
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City of Las Vegas: Aquatics
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LV-CC Library District
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Water Safety Grants
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National Water Safety Month
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Sponsor of NDM
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Partner with Pool Safely
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Water Safety Checklist
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Jobs & Careers in Aquatics
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Aquatic Sports
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Grants & Funding Opportunities
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SN Parks & Rec: Pools & Aquatic Programs
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Beach Warning Flags
In The News
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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.
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Step Into Swim Grant 2025
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Step Into Swim Grant 2024
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Step Into Swim Grant 2023
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Step Into Swim Grant 2022
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Step Into Swim Grant 2021
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City of Las Vegas Proclamation 2024
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Viddy Award 2023
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Viddy Awards 2023
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CC Proclamation 2023
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Viddy Award 2021
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Presidents Council on PSFN 2019
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Float Like A Duck Day 2018
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Viddy Award 2017
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NWSC Award 2017
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NV Points of Light Award 2016
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Viddy Award 2015
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Kidde Hero of the Week 2015
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NDPA Award 2014