Get AquaSmart Live! Virtually for Your K-3 Students

How it Works

Just reserve one of the free live-stream assembly performance slots for your students on our booking calendar below. In the confirmation email you'll have some choices to make about how your students and their families can safely and securely view their school's live-streamed performance. It's just that simple. And it's free, since it's paid for by The California Department of Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.

The AquaSmart Live-stream program is a puppet presentation starring "Rivo the Otter." He and his AquaSmart stunt buddies, Joe and Charlie, show children what can happen when you are not safe in and around the water. Safety points such as learning to swim, wearing a life jacket, looking before you leap and other life-saving lessons are covered. This program is primarily geared toward k-3 but we’ve found that it can be enjoyed by pre-k, TK and 4-6 graders as well. The live stream lasts 30 minutes.

Reserve a Live-streamed Performance

To reserve a performance choose your preferred date on the calendar below. Then click on your preferred time and fill out the form.  IMPORTANT:  Please choose only one time slot per school.  Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this presentation cost?
Nothing! The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways provides this live streamed assembly free of charge.

All of our students and their families might not be able to watch at the same time. Can they view a recording after the live-streamed event?
Yes. After the live-stream performance we will provide you a link to a recording of the personalized performance video that can be viewed by your students and their families at any time for up to a month.

We are concerned about having our students watch a live-streamed assembly program on the internet.
We understand. You can always opt to share the recording of the live-streamed presentation with your students and their families after you’ve reviewed it.

What are you doing to keep our students safe in the online environment?
We are following strict guidelines to make sure students are protected while they enjoy our assembly program. We are limiting the live stream to a single school site at a time so you have complete control over who is watching your personalized live streamed assembly. We are also employing the latest child safety protocols for online viewing on the platforms we are currently using.

Do you have any materials to distribute to our students after the assembly?
The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways provides free AquaSMART curriculum that meets California Curriculum Standards. The curriculum includes an Instructor's Guide with reproducible activities for the students. You will receive a copy of the curriculum when you reserve your time slot.

What will students learn during the assembly?
With thousands of miles of coastlines and thousands of lakes, reservoirs and other bodies of water in California, there is no doubt that Californians spend time recreating in the water. AquaSMART Live! teaches students how to recreate safely in and around California waterways.

Most of our students are not "boaters," how will this assembly benefit them?
Our program is aimed at any recreating in or near the waterways. Students will learn imperative water and boating safety lessons and will benefit any student who might be in or around any of California's waterways (the ocean, lakes, rivers, streams, canals, etc.) safe. In other words it is aimed at the majority of California students.

Do the safety lessons include pool safety?
Not specifically, but many of the principles can be applied to pool safety.

We can only have assemblies that correspond with California Curriculum Standards; does your assembly meet California Curriculum Standards?
Both AquaSMART Live! and the accompanying AquaSMART curriculum meet California Curriculum Standards.

How long is the presentation?
Our live-streamed assemblies last approximately 30 minutes each.

How do we book our assembly?
To book a spot for your students please choose one of the available openings on the calendar below. You can also email us at AquaSmartLive@gmail.com with your preferred date and time. You may also call us at (916) 424-4736, but please be aware that it may be difficult for us to return calls during school hours, as we often do performances during school hours.

How soon should we book a presentation?
We are contacting thousands of schools across California, but we can only accommodate a select number. It's best to book as soon as possible.