Sun safety tips

　　A few, easy sun protection measures can help all campers, counselors and staff avoid any immediate or long-term effects of sun exposure.

　　Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, when the sun's rays are strongest. Use a broad-spectrum suns creen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a Sun Protection Factor of 15 or greater, even on cloudy days.

　　Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors, especially if you're swimming or sweating. With an SPF of at least 15 on all exposed skin, including the lips; apply sunscreen about 20 minutes before being exposed to the sun.

　　Wear protective, tightly woven clothing (ideally long-sleeve shirts and long pants). Dark colors give more protection. Wear a 4-inch-wide broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV protective lenses.

　　Stay in the shade whenever possible. Practice the "shadow rule"-seek shade when your shadow is shorter than you are tall. Avoid reflective surfaces, which can reflect up to 85 percent of the sun's damaging rays.

　　Be especially carefull if you have fair skin, freckles or numerous moles; blond, red or light-brown hair; blue, green or gray eyes; a tendency to burn easily and to tan little or not at all ; and a family history of skin cancer.

　　There is no quick cure for minor sunburn. But wet compresses, tub baths and soothing lotions may provide some relief.

　　Have a wonderful and safe summer!（英语周报 邮发代号：21-101）