Did you know that even one sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer?

It’s true! That’s why the Canadian Cancer Society has created SunSense). SunSense is a national sun safety program providing educators and parents FREE tools and resources to educate children about sun safety so they can enjoy the outdoors safely. SunSense offers resources for schools, daycares, camps and parents.

Schools and daycares play an important role in reducing childhood exposure to ultraviolet radiation and can help children develop good sun safety habits early in life. Join the SunSense School Challenge or become a SunSense Certified Daycare.

Register for SunSense to gain access to lesson plans, teaching guides and activity sheets, UV bracelets and UV paper, posters, postcards, staff training and more!

Visit sunsense.ca to learn more and register.

The SunSense program is delivered by the Canadian Cancer Society in partnership with Melanoma Canada.