Kids’ Corner

Children will enjoy CPSC’s educational videos and interactive activities while learning about pool safety and family fun in the water.
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No matter how safe you feel your kids already are around swimming pools and spas, adding as many proven safety steps as possible is the best system because you can never know which one might save your child’s life…until it does.

The Pool Safely campaign’s educational videos and parent-child activities can teach your kids how to stay safe while having fun in a swimming pool.

The Adventures of Splish and Splash

These child-friendly, interactive video games can help families teach children about pool and spa safety. Meet Splish and Splash as they face choices at the pool.

Kids Activity

The Pool Safely online activity is for parents and children to “spot the dangers” in and around pools and spas. It is a fun activity for children to learn more about the Pool Safely campaign and its water safety steps.

Kids Activity Poster for Coloring

After children play the online activity with their parents, a poster can be printed for coloring.

Educational videos

The Pool Safely campaign’s educational videos public service announcements (PSAs) inform parents and kids about how to have fun in pools and spas while adopting water safety steps. Pool Safely videos are available in both English and Spanish.

Who is Virginia Graeme Baker?

Seven-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker’s tragic death inspired her family to advocate for pool and spa safety and moved Congress to act to prevent entrapments.
Read more about her story.

The Pool and Spa Safety Act: Staff interpretation and updates

 

Find the most up to date requirements for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.