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Office of Boating Safety

Kids Don’t Float Ambassador Program

The Kids Don’t Float Ambassador Program is one aspect of the Kids Don’t Float Education Program. Along with introducing teens to the three stages of cold water immersion and the importance of wearing a life jacket, this program goes a step further in guiding teens to become boating safety ambassadors in their community. KDF Ambassadors learn science-based cold water survival information and the latest safe boating information based on a national standard. They also learn to design their own lesson plans, instruct future boaters, and be examples to younger students.

Curriculum

Kids Don’t Float Ambassador Guide

If you’re interested in scheduling a KDF Ambassador training, please contact Kosette Seibert.

For Kids Don’t Float Ambassadors and other volunteers for the Kids Don’t Float Program:
Media Release Permission Form
Volunteer Service Agreement Form (fillable)

Alaska Boating Safety Video Contest Winners:

2018 Video Contest Winner: KDF St. Paul

2017 Video Contest Winner: Chenega Life Jacket Wisdom by Brandon Gall

2016: Houston High School

2016: Palmer High School

2015: King Career Center

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Office of Boating Safety

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400