Summer Safety Archives - Marion County Hospital District https://mchdt.org/healthyocala-category/summer-safety/ Your Health Is Our Mission Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:38:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://mchdt.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-MCHD-logo-1-32x32.jpg Summer Safety Archives - Marion County Hospital District https://mchdt.org/healthyocala-category/summer-safety/ 32 32 2026 Citrus and Marion Backpack Giveaway (July 25, 2026) https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/2026-citrus-and-marion-backpack-giveaway-july-25-2026/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:34:39 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11609 Join the 2026 Citrus and Marion Backpack Giveaway on July 25, 2026, at River of Life Church at 1pm. Children can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while families enjoy free activities, haircuts, entertainment, and community resources designed to support a successful start to the school year. Registration is required at the website provided.

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]]> Join the 2026 Citrus and Marion Backpack Giveaway on July 25, 2026, at River of Life Church at 1pm. Children can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while families enjoy free activities, haircuts, entertainment, and community resources designed to support a successful start to the school year. Registration is required at the website provided.

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]]> Aquatic Fun Centers – Ocala Parks and Recreation https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/aquatic-fun-centers-ocala-parks-and-recreation/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:19:46 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11596 City of Ocala Aquatic Fun Centers offer seasonal swim lessons and water safety programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Available programs include Mommy & Me swim lessons for children under age 4, beginner swim instruction, therapeutic water safety workshops, junior lifeguard training for ages 13–15, and aquatic wellness classes for […]

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]]> City of Ocala Aquatic Fun Centers offer seasonal swim lessons and water safety programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and individuals with special needs. Available programs include Mommy & Me swim lessons for children under age 4, beginner swim instruction, therapeutic water safety workshops, junior lifeguard training for ages 13–15, and aquatic wellness classes for adults and seniors, helping residents build confidence and safety skills in and around the water

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]]> Back to School Bash (August 1, 2026) https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/back-to-school-bash-august-1-2026/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:36:49 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11613 Kick off the new school year at the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Paddock Mall. Families can enjoy free admission, live entertainment, kids activities, community resources, after-school program information, and an interactive school supply scavenger hunt, while the first 250 preregistered children receive a free […]

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]]> Kick off the new school year at the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Paddock Mall. Families can enjoy free admission, live entertainment, kids activities, community resources, after-school program information, and an interactive school supply scavenger hunt, while the first 250 preregistered children receive a free backpack filled with school spirit and ready for the new school year. 

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]]> Back To School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway (July 26, 2026) https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/back-to-school-supplies-pop-up-giveaway-july-26-2026/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:36:16 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11612 Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fashion Cuts Hair & Beauty Academy. Students and families can receive free school supplies, connect with community members, and pick up essential back-to-school items to help start the school […]

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]]> Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Supplies Pop-Up Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fashion Cuts Hair & Beauty Academy. Students and families can receive free school supplies, connect with community members, and pick up essential back-to-school items to help start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

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]]> Community Home Project – Turotring https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/community-home-project-turotring/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:38:34 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11614 Give your child a strong start to the school year with tutoring services through Community Home Project. Registration is now open for Fall 2026, offering students academic support and personalized learning opportunities to help them succeed in the classroom. Call today to register: 352-671

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]]> Give your child a strong start to the school year with tutoring services through Community Home Project. Registration is now open for Fall 2026, offering students academic support and personalized learning opportunities to help them succeed in the classroom. Call today to register: 352-671

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]]> Dehydration Prevention https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/dehydration-prevention/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:56:04 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11584 Hot weather increases the risk of dehydration. Watch for signs such as thirst, headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, and dark-colored urine. When spending time outdoors, drink water frequently, take breaks in the shade, and increase fluid intake during exercise or prolonged exposure to the heat.

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]]> Hot weather increases the risk of dehydration. Watch for signs such as thirst, headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, and dark-colored urine. When spending time outdoors, drink water frequently, take breaks in the shade, and increase fluid intake during exercise or prolonged exposure to the heat.

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]]> Emergency Management – Alert Marion https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/emergency-management-alert-marion/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:50:52 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11580 Alert Marion provides emergency notifications and preparedness resources for Marion County residents. Sign up to receive alerts about severe weather, evacuations, public safety incidents, and other emergencies, and access hurricane preparedness guides, evacuation maps, and special needs registration information.

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]]> Alert Marion provides emergency notifications and preparedness resources for Marion County residents. Sign up to receive alerts about severe weather, evacuations, public safety incidents, and other emergencies, and access hurricane preparedness guides, evacuation maps, and special needs registration information.

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]]> Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-aquatics-swimming-and-training/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:21:50 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11598 FAST Falcons Swim School offers swim lessons for all ages and skill levels, from Parent-Tot classes for children ages 2 and under to youth swim instruction, homeschool swim programs for ages 8–17, and adult beginner and intermediate lessons. Programs focus on water safety, swimming fundamentals, stroke development, and competitive swim preparation, with private lessons also […]

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]]> FAST Falcons Swim School offers swim lessons for all ages and skill levels, from Parent-Tot classes for children ages 2 and under to youth swim instruction, homeschool swim programs for ages 8–17, and adult beginner and intermediate lessons. Programs focus on water safety, swimming fundamentals, stroke development, and competitive swim preparation, with private lessons also available for individualized instruction.

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]]> Florida Department of Health – Drowning Prevention Resources https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/florida-department-of-health-drowning-prevention-resources/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:24:52 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11600 Drowning is preventable. The Florida Department of Health offers water safety information, drowning prevention resources, swimming lesson opportunities, and guidance on supervision, pool safety, and emergency preparedness to help protect children and families around pools, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water

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]]> Drowning is preventable. The Florida Department of Health offers water safety information, drowning prevention resources, swimming lesson opportunities, and guidance on supervision, pool safety, and emergency preparedness to help protect children and families around pools, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water

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]]> Frank Deluca YMCA https://mchdt.org/healthyocala/frank-deluca-ymca/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:31:35 +0000 https://mchdt.org/?post_type=directory_listing&p=11606 The Frank DeLuca YMCA offers swim lessons and water safety programs for children of all ages, helping swimmers build confidence and develop essential life-saving skills. Programs include youth swim lessons, family swim opportunities, recreational and competitive aquatics, drowning prevention education, and the YMCA’s Safe Start program, which focuses on water safety and reducing drowning risk […]

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]]> The Frank DeLuca YMCA offers swim lessons and water safety programs for children of all ages, helping swimmers build confidence and develop essential life-saving skills. Programs include youth swim lessons, family swim opportunities, recreational and competitive aquatics, drowning prevention education, and the YMCA’s Safe Start program, which focuses on water safety and reducing drowning risk among young children.

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