Recess and other Outdoor activities during the Day can put students at risk if their skin isn’t protected from too much exposure to the Sun. Teachers and school administrators can take steps to protect students from getting Skin Cancer later in life.

Increase shade:

- Provide shade structures or trees.

- Move outdoor activities to shaded areas.

- Plan for shade when developing or renovating school buildings, playgrounds, or athletic fields.

Promote sun-safe behaviors:

- Encourage students to wear hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen outdoors.

- Try to avoid scheduling outdoor activities when the sun is strongest.

- Provide breaks during outdoor activities so that students can reapply sunscreen and get water.