Spring Break Tips

Let’s Talk About It: Spring Break Safety

Spring Break is here! You can finally sleep in late and enjoy some time away from school and depending on where you spend your spring break you may be enjoying some warm weather too! Although you have a break from school and teachers, it’s not a time to break free from healthy behavior. Your health and safety is important during spring break as it is at any time in the year.

Here are just a few pointers to keep you healthy and safe for this spring break and many more to come!

Say no to drugs and alcohol
Just because you are on spring break, doesn’t mean that drug and alcohol use are acceptable. Never participate in underage drinking; kids who drink are more likely to become victims of violent crime, sexual assault, being involved in drinking related car accidents and are prone to develop problems with alcohol later in life .Drugs and alcohol use do not make you look cool and should not be used to ‘fit in’ to cliques or the crowd.

Don’t give in to boredom

Become involved in adult supervised programs in your community or local park district. Even if you don’t have anything major or exciting planned for Spring Break never let boredom cause you to make bad choices or decisions. If you are feeling lonely call and talk to a friend or tell a family member.

Have some safe outdoor fun
Having fun outdoors is a great way to spend spring break. Playing basketball, jumping rope or a game of Simon Says are great ways to interact with friends and to add some fun memories to your spring break time.

Reading is Fun!
Now is the time to read whatever you want! You have spent the school year reading required material for school; now you can pick up a cool and entertaining book and just enjoy the fun in reading!

Resist Peer Pressure
Just because you are on spring break, doesn’t mean that you have to engage in sexual activity. Abstinence from vaginal, anal and oral intercourse is the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs and pregnancy.

So remember, whatever your spring break plans are, have fun but remain safe, healthy and happy!

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