May is National Water Safety month.

Reston Community Center and community partners will be hosting Reston Water Safety Day. This event is intended for people of all ages to learn about the importance of safe water activities and play throughout the summer. An interactive water safety presentation, information booths, demonstrations, kid-friendly activities and more are all on board for family fun.

This event is coordinated by local nonprofit organizations and Fairfax County Government agencies in support of the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood program. It is hosted by Reston Community Center.

WATER SAFETY DAY FEATURES:

• Safety Skill Stations
  Learn life skills such as CPR, first aid and life jacket tips at safety skill stations.
• Game Time!
  Participate in outdoor family games and activities and earn a chance to win prizes!
• Whales Tales
  An interactive, 20-minute presentation with fun activities designed to make water safety practices easy to learn. Presentations will be held at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Free Swim Lessons
  Learn about opportunities to receive free swim lessons for children under the age of 13.
• Free Family Swim
  Be sure to bring your swimsuits and towels for free family swim at RCC’s Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Face painting, light refreshments and more!