As the warmer weather approaches, we may see heat warnings being issued for some regions. PLASP encourages summer program families to bring the following items for their children to help keep them safe in the summer heat:

• Appropriate clothing for playing outdoors (hats, indoor and outdoor shoes, etc.)
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Labelled change of clothing (pants, shorts, shirts, underwear, socks, etc.)
• Bathing suit, towel and water shoes for water play
• Labelled/reusable water bottle
• Lunch/food containers

During an extreme heat warning, PLASP educators are reminded to continue to review and implement PLASP's Adverse Weather Conditions Policy, including the Hot Weather Guidelines:

• Each child who receives child care for six hours or more in a day spends time outdoors for at least two hours each day, weather permitting, unless a physician advises otherwise in writing.
• During hot summer weather, Program Staff will access the website www.weather.gc.ca for the UV index, air quality and heat alerts.
• Children will be provided with water to drink during their outdoor time.
• Parents of school age children will be encouraged to send children to the program with a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and protective clothing. With written permission from the parent, PLASP staff will assist children in applying sunblock before their time outdoors.
• Early Learning and Child Care Centre parents are asked to apply sunscreen on their children prior to dropping off in the morning.
• Prior to going outside, PLASP will provide, and PLASP staff will apply a broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen to children in the Early Learning and Child Care Centres with written permission from the parent.
• While outdoors, Program Staff will utilize shaded areas, if available.

PLASP wishes everyone a safe and healthy summer!