Sun exposure adds up day after day.It happens whenever you're outdoors:gardening, sailing, skiing, fishing, hiking, and simply walking to and from the car.Sunlight reflects off water, sand, concrete, boat decks and snow.It also reaches below the water's surface.Ultraviolet (UV) rays are present even on cloudy days.
Everyone is at risk for skin cancer and needs to protect themselves from the sun.
Slip! Slop! Slap!
Slip on a shirt.Choose shirts and pants to protect as much skin as possible.
Slop on sunscreen.Choose a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
Slap on a hat.Chose a gat that shades the face, neck and ears.
Wrap on sunglasses.Protect you eyes from UV rays.
Limit sun exposure.Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the UV rays are strongest.
Caution:
Sunlamps and tanning booths are just as harmful to your skin as the sun.
Some prescription drugs can greatly increase your skin's sensitivity to UV rays. Check with your pharmacist.
Parents: Take Note!
Avoiding sunburn during childhood and adolescence is very important in reducing the risk of skin cancer later in life.
Sunscreen is not recommended for children less than six months old.Keep infants in the shade and protected with clothing.
"Woodland Park School District would like to express its sincere gratitude for your generous sponsorship of the WPSD Bike and Hike. There were approximately 170 participants biking or hiking on Saturday, September 27. Those participants included students, parents, school staff and administrators, community members, and business leaders such as yourself. Please know that your generosity will be well spent on fitness, nutritional programs, and risk prevention programs for students in Woodland Park School District." Ann Cummings, Woodland Park School Health Coordinator
Services/Programs 
Sun Safety - American Cancer Society
