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Always have an adult nearby. Even if you are a great swimmer, you never know when you might need help.

Always check the water depth. You don't want to get hurt diving in water that is too shallow.

Always wear sunscreen. Without it, you could end up with painful sunburn.

No running! You could trip or slip - hurting yourself or others.

Secure all gates with locks. The best gates are self-closing & self-latching. Position latches well out of the reach of children. Install a gate alarm that will alert you inside the house if the gate is opened.

Install a pool gate. Experts recommend a fence of at least four feet tall, with slats close enough together that kids can't squeeze between them.

Stop swimming or boating as soon you hear a storm.

Always swim with a buddy!

This project is fairly easy and older kids can do most of the steps themselves. Just have an adult use a craft knife or scissors to cut the solar oven door.

1. Cut the "oven door" flap on the box. The size depends on what you are cooking
   and how much access you need.
   
2. Decorate your solar oven with sharpies. (This is a fun optional step)
   
3. Glue black construction paper to the inside bottom of the box. The black will
   absorb the heat.
   
4. Glue aluminum foil to the inside of the door. The foil reflects the sun into the
   oven.
   
5. Tape a plastic covering over the opening of the door. This will allow the air
   inside to heat up and keep it trapped inside the box.
   
6. Add Graham Crackers, marshmallow and chocolate inside the oven. Place your
   oven outside in the sun. Tape a wooden skewer to prop the lid open at a ideal
   angle.
   
7. The chocolate will begin to melt first, but wait for marshmallow to puff up. Then
   Enjoy!**

Watermelon is an easy healthy snack. Cut a watermelon and add a popsicle stick to the end to make the fruit feel more fun. You can also add cantaloupe, pineapple and other fruits to make a fruitful fun lunch.