Virtual Aquatics

While we can’t swim at the Taos Aquatic Center right now, we can learn about water safety!  Here are some resources and activities to help everyone in your family learn to stay safe in, on and around the water.

Longfellow’s WHALE Tales: Water Habits Are Learned Early

WHALE Tales are short, engaging and age-appropriate vidoes that teach the importance of water safety topics. Each episode centers on a memorable rhyming phrase to help children remember what they have learned.

Swim as a Pair
Safety Rules
Look Before You Leap
Think So You Dont Sink
Reach or Throw, Dont Go
Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket
Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice
Know About Boating Before You Go Floating
Too Much Sun Is No Fun
In Your House and In Your Yard, Watch for Water, Be on Guard
Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide

Lesson 1 - Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguard’s Chair

Lesson 2 - Be Cool, Follow the Rules

Lesson 3 - Look Before You Leap

Lesson 4 - Think So You Don't Sink

Lesson 5 - Reach or Throw, Don't Go

Lesson 6 - Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket


Lesson 7 - Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice


Lesson 8 - Know About Boating Before You Go Floating

Lesson 9 - Too Much Sun Is No Fun


Lesson 10 - In Your House and In Your Yard, Watch for Water, Be on Guard


Lesson 11 - Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide

Pool Safely Pledge

Take the Pool Safely Pledge and browse www.poolsafely.gov for water safety information for parents and kids. Share your Pledge on social media with the hashtag #PledgeItOn.