Macdonald Island

Day Four: All Children Should Learn to Swim to Survive®
Swim skills need to be taught, they are not innate. Basic swimming ability is a requirement of any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada.
Swim to Survive® is different than swimming lessons - not a replacement for them. Swim to Survive® teaches the necessary skills to survive an unexpected fall into deep water.
... Make sure all family members can learn these 3 skills: - Roll into deep water - Tread water for 1 minute - Swim 50 metres
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Day Three: Be Boat Smart
Safety tips: - Don't boat alone. Boating alone was a major risk factor in boating related fatalities. - Stay seated. You can easily fall out of a small powerboat, canoe or kayak.... - Always have a boat safety kit on board. - Know before you go. Check the weather forecast and learn about local hazards. - Watch out for other swimmers and boaters. Always have a spotter when towing water-skiers and tube riders.
Want to learn more about safe boating? Get carded! Get the Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
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Our #summersoundsfm2018 attendees champed through the rain and had an absolute blast! Thank you to everyone that came to our first Summer Sounds FM, Fort McMurray’s mid-summer music festival. See you again next year! 🎵

Please note: The Family Whirlpool will be closed tomorrow, July 17 due to unforeseen maintenance.

Day Two: Watch Me, Not Your Phone
Always actively supervise children around the water - if you're not within arms' reach, you've gone too far.
"Unattended toddlers" are high risk because they are mobile, curious ad require close and constant supervision by an adult. Children less than 5 years of age are the least capable of self-rescue of any age group. Most of these children were alone and playing near water.
... Lifejackets and other flotation devices are a layer of protection, but do not replace adult supervision.
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Hey athletes! Its been 2 weeks since the announcement of the HPTC Open fitness competition. There have been lots of questions and excitement so watch below and find out what some of the challenges you will be facing.

Day One: The Drowning Problem
With almost 500 Canadians drowning in preventable water-related incidents annually, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death among Canadians under 60+ years of age.
The age groups with the highest risk of drowning are young adults 20-34 years of age, baby boomers 50-64 years of age and seniors over 65. Children under the age of 5 are also at risk.
... Over 80% of drowning victims are male, especially those between 20-34 years of age.
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ONLY 2 HOURS until the first performer hits the stage! Come down to the Island and enjoy some live music, friends, delicious food and much more!

Did you know that approximately 500 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually?
July 15 - 21 is National Drowning Prevention Week!
This week we will be sharing daily messages about the drowning problem and prevention.
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Fort McMurray’s mid-summer music festival is less that 24 hours away! The stage is up and our crews are working hard to bring you an awesome event full of summer sounds. . If you haven’t yet, get your tickets at our Box Office or at www.macdonaldisland.ca/events!

We have new camp swag this year! We have limited edition pins for our 2018 @scotiabank Mi Summer Sport Camps. . Collect them all this summer and join us for all the Island fun.

Congratulations to our contest winners Stephanie Lamb-Cormier, Nelson Davis & Waverly Muessle! They've won a PRIVATE MEET & GREET with Kip Moore, LANCO & Jess Moskaluke for them & one friend!
Thank you to all that participated and we can't wait to see you on Saturday at Summer Sounds FM!

Mac the Fox visited our @scotiabank Mi Summer Camps last week to make sure all the kids were having fun! Limited spots are available - register now!

CONTEST ALERT!! Fort McMurray’s new hometown summer music festival, Summer Sounds FM is taking over SMS Equipment Stadium this Saturday, July 14☀️. You won’t want to miss this jammed-packed day of country music’s hottest artists! 🎶
Already got tickets to the show? Then enter to upgrade your experience! Three lucky winners will be drawn to win a PRIVATE MEET & GREET with Kip Moore, LANCO & Jess Moskaluke for them & one friend!
To win, tag who you’d bring with you to meet Kip M...oore, LANCO & Jess Moskaluke!
All winners will be drawn at random and contacted via Facebook on Thursday, July 12. Tickets are on sale now at www.macdonaldisland.ca/summer-sounds-fm