CDA
Public Education Award
Sun Safety
Training & Certification
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Join the Award Winning SUN AWARE Certification Program
The SUN AWARE Sun Safety Certification Program
is developed by Melanoma Canada to help protect children and teens from skin cancer by supporting camps, daycares, community centers, and recreational facilities in implementing best practices in sun safety across Canada. The SUN AWARE Sun Safety Certification Program offers a free and easy-to-follow training program to ensure effective sun safety measures are in place.
CERTIFICATION IS FREE, AND IT'S EASY
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REFINE
Your sun safety goals & enhance your sun safety practices.
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TRAIN
Your staff with our free SUN AWARE training module on sun safe behaviours
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RECIEVE
Sun safe educational materials and UV bracelets provided by Melanoma Canada
Benefits
Free Sun Safety Training
Sun Safety Education Resources
UV sensitive bracelets
Sun Aware Social Media Assets
Sun Safety Policy Template
Sun Safety Tips
Sunguardian Grant Program
Awarded a formal certificate
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why sun safety is important
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is becoming more common, especially among young adults aged 15-29. Did you know that getting just one blistering sunburn before the age of 20 can significantly increase your risk of developing melanoma later in life? In fact, 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed are skin cancers, and skin cancer is one of the few types of cancer with rising rates in Canada.
HARMFUL UV RAYS
When children and staff are outside and the Ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 or higher, there is risk of harm to their unprotected skin and eyes.
PEAK HOURS
The UV Index regularly reaches 5 and higher between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (DST) from May to August, but rarely exceeds 10 in Canada.
SKIN CANCER RISK
A single blistering sunburn before the age of 20 increases the risk of developing melanoma later in life.
YOUTH AT RISK
Infants, young children, and people with fair skin that burns easily are especially vulnerable to UV exposure. Certain people with health conditions or who are on medications may also be particularly sensitive to UV radiation.
Trusted member of the OCA & BCCA
Since 2015, Melanoma Canada’s SUN AWARE Sun Safety Certification Program has been a trusted member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), supporting the OCA’s mission of enriching the lives of children, youth, and families one camp at a time. Additionally, since 2024, the BC Camp Association has also partnered with Melanoma Canada to extend the reach of this important sun safety initiative to camps across British Columbia.
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Advancing the prevention of melanoma through advocacy and education.
Contact Us: info@sunaware.ca