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Our next leadership camps are in Spring 2026, in-person and/or virtually
Youth organize a sun safety awareness initiative by educating community members on the importance of protecting their skin and distributing free sunscreen.
How might this help your community?
How might this help your community?
Promotes skin cancer prevention
Encourages healthy outdoor habits
Improves awareness of UV safety
This project helps reduce health risks while making sun protection more accessible to community members.
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
Spring and summer
Parks, beaches, outdoor events
Suggested Action Plan
Suggested Action Plan
Research sun safety information from trusted health sources.
Secure sunscreen donations or purchase supplies.
Create simple educational handouts or posters.
Choose a high-traffic outdoor location.
Set up a small table to distribute sunscreen.
Talk to participants about proper sunscreen use.
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
✓ A place to have your event
✓ Volunteers to accompany and talk to participants
✓ Sunscreens ($50–$100)
✓ Educational flyers ($10–$20)
✓ Table or display materials ($0–$20)
✓ Flyers to print out (around $10-$15)
HELPFUL LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
Sun safety guidelines:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/sun-safety/sun-safety-basics.html
Skin health education:
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