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Program Planning Action Guide
Marketing Your Program
Using Social Norming
Model Programs
High Risk Times
Creating a Safe Ride Program
Collaboration
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Summer Break
Stay “cool” as your summer heats up! There are 13 weekends during your break from classes: how do you plan to use them? When it comes to summer adventures, the sky is the limit. Check out these tips to have a safe and memorable summer break.
Top 10 Tips to Make the Most out of Your Summer Break
- Establish expectations with your family if you are home for summer break. For example, do you still have a curfew? Are your parents comfortable with you drinking? How often do they hope to hear from you if you’re out with friends?
- Take advantage of your free time to take care of you. Summer break is an ideal time to establish regular sleeping patterns and healthier eating habits.
- Warmer temps can mean quick dehydration. Keep a water bottle handy and drink lots of water during your activities to avoid dehydration.
- Plan before you party. Make a summer pact with friends to always have a sober designated driver. You have about 13 weekends before school picks back up – make sure to plan safe ways to get to and from places, and always stick with your group.
- Don’t drink and “dive.” Never swim when under the influence. This can cause you to misjudge distances in open water, feel immune to dangerously cold water, and may slow your breathing. Source: ncadd.org
- You must be 21 or older to legally drink. If you do consume, regardless of your age, remember that most college students use moderation and have about 4 drinks or less when partying (if they choose to drink at all).
- “Click it or Ticket.” Buckling up saves lives, and summer law enforcement agencies are encouraging everyone to obey state laws and use their seatbelts.
- Be Road Trip Smart. Take frequent breaks during a long driving adventure - about once every two hours to avoid drowsy/impaired driving.
- Wear Sunscreen. This may seem like old news, but more college students are reporting incidents of skin damage and/or skin cancer than ever before. Use SPF 15 or greater.
- Avoid distracted driving. Common ways to become distracted while driving include using a cell phone, reading while driving, and focusing too much on your passengers and not the road.
For more great tips, visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/seasonal_advisories/summerdrivingtips2006/index.htm
Boating Safety (use larger font): (boating image)
Boating under the influence (BUI) is a serious concern during the summer months.
Did you know:
* A boat operator is likely to become impaired more quickly than a driver?
* The penalties for BUI can include large fines and serious jail terms?
* Alcohol is involved in about 1/3 of all recreational boating fatalities?
Impaired driving is not just a concern for car owners; boat drivers also need to prevent driving under the influence. Designate a sober driver if you are a boat captain and be sure to moderate your intake and stay hydrated. For more information, visit uscgboating.org/safety/bui.htm.
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