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Fun in the Sun — Sun Protection Strategies
by American Camp Association
Summer provides ample opportunities for children and youth to play in the fresh
air and discover the great outdoors. There is much fun to be had in the sun, but
it’s important to remember sun safety. The American Camp Association® (ACA)
provides tips from Linda Ebner Erceg, R.N., M.S., P.H.N., executive director of
the Association of Camp Nurses, to help families brush up on sun safety:
• Children should wear a sunscreen for minimum protection. Most experts
recommend SPF 30, however some professionals do recommend using SPF with minimum
coverage of 45.
• Provide your child with clothing options that protect from harmful rays:
o Wear a hat with at least a four-inch brim that circles the head or a flap that
covers the neck.
o Use UV-rated sunglasses. Overexposure to UV rays may cause glaucoma.
o Remind your child to put sunscreen on his or her torso, too!
• Cloudy days are not exempt. Families should remember to wear sunscreen and
take precautions even when the sun isn’t shining brightly.
• Learn to recognize the signs of melanoma by using this ABCD Watch:
o Asymmetry — if folded in half, the skin mark doesn't match or is unequal in
shape.
o Border — the area has a scalloped or poorly circumscribed border.
o Color Varies — the area has changed color or varies from one area to another.
There may be shades of brown and black, or even red or blue.
o Diameter — the area is larger than six millimeters (larger than the diameter
of a pencil's eraser).
Sun overexposure doesn’t have to put a damper on summer fun! Remember: Sunburn
is completely preventable. Taking preventative measures will help you and your
children have a safe and happy summer outdoors.
For more tips and information on health and safety, families can visit
www.CampParents.org, ACA’s family resource site. Families can search ACA’s Find
a Camp database, which allows families to look for a camp based on region,
activity, cultural focus, budget, session length, and much more! In addition,
families can follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp
information.
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