SunSmart Training Form

SunSmart Training Form
PERSONAL STATEMENT

As a participant in Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s SunSmart Accreditation Programme, you will be promoting sun protection behaviours in your daily activities, while acting as a role model for other schools/ programmes in Bermuda.

SunSmart Accreditation Programme Guidelines:
- Have a working sun protection policy implemented between the months of April – October, when the ultraviolet radiation levels are most intense.
- All staff, students and parents/caregivers are to be informed of the sun protection policy and its intended practices.
- All students wear a broad brimmed, legionnaire or bucket hat (minimum 6cm brim, deep crown) when outside.
- Students not wearing a hat are required to play in allocated shade areas.
- The use of SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is encouraged.
- The use of sun protective clothing is encouraged (e.g. UV protective clothing, or sleeves and collars).
- Staff members are encouraged to act as role models by practicing SunSmart behaviours.
- SunSmart education programmes are included in the curriculum at all levels every year.
- The sun protection policy is reflected in the planning of all outdoor events (e.g. excursions, sporting events).
- Outdoor activities are scheduled, whenever possible, to minimise time in direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
- The school/programme has sufficient shade or is working towards increasing the shade availability.
The sun protection policy is reviewed regularly, at least once every 2 years. This involves management, staff members and parents, and includes monitoring compliance with the existing policy and making suggestions for future improvement.

2025 Registration is open from April 1st - June 14th.
APPLICATION FORM
Camp/Programme*
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone*
Address for Camp*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please select a training date below:*

Wednesday, June 18th 5:30 - 7:00pmThursday, June 19th 5:30 - 7:00pmTuesday, June 24th 5:30 - 7:00pm
Please note all of our training events take place in our Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Board Room.
Is wearing a hat enforced?*

YesNeither enforced nor encouragedNot enforced but encouragedNew camp/programme (please complete questions 11-14 based on your location and planned activities)
If hats are enforced, which type of hat is permitted?

Broad-brimmedBaseballBucket or legionnaireAny
What are the consequences (regarding outdoor activity) for a child without a hat?*

Must play in the shade or remain indoorsMust wear a hat from the spare hat provisionNo restrictions
Does your camp/programme require that teachers/staff wear a hat while outside?*

YesNo
Does your camp/programme encourage parents to wear sun-protective hats when participating in or attending outdoor activities?*

YesNoN/A
Is there a policy regarding the use of sunscreen? Check all that apply.*

Sunscreen readily availableParents encouraged to supply for their kids - children encouraged to apply before leaving homeAvailable on specific occasions such as PE, fair or sports dayTime given for application 20 – 30 minutes before outdoor playNo existing policy
Does your camp/programme frequently publicize and reinforce the sun protection message during April – October, for example through newsletters, parent meetings, website, and activities?*

YesNo
Does your camp/programme incorporate sun protection education into the curriculum?*

YesNo
If YES above, how is sun protection education incorporated into your curriculum? Please check all that apply.*

Teacher/counsellor is primarily responsibleGroup time used to encourage sun protection behavioursOther
If other please explain
Does your camp/programme have adequate educational resources to teach about sun protection?*

We have all the resources we needWe know where we can easily get the resources we needWe would use more resources if they were availableWe have no resources for teaching about sun protection
Considering trees, covered or sheltered areas, and portable shade, what best describes the situation at your proposed location in respect to shade?*

Inadequate shade for children to use for any activitySome useful shade but insufficient for most activitiesSufficient shade for children while involved in passive activity e.g. eating lunch, outdoor classroom activities etc.Substantial shade available for both passive and active activity
What future plans do you have to increase shade at your location?*

Sufficient shade is already available for most activitiesWe have definite plans to increase shade within the next two yearsThere are funding concerns with regard to increasing shadeOther
If other above, please outline your plans
Which of the following practices do you endeavour to do to minimize the time spent outside between 10am-4pm April – October?*

Outdoor activities held before 11amOutdoor excursions are scheduled early in the day whenever possibleLunch is eaten indoors or in shaded areasChildren are allowed to stay indoors during breaksOther
If other above, please outline your plans
With respect to swimming (please tick all that apply)*

We do not use an outdoor poolWe use an outdoor pool off siteWe use an outdoor pool on siteThere is shade near the poolWe encourage non-swimming children to use available shadeWe have water-resistant sunscreen available for use at the pool/beachWe encourage the use of water-resistant sunscreen and arrange for application 20 – 30min. before swimmingWe encourage the use of UV protective shirtsWe use the beachOther
If other above, please outline your plans
Does your camp/programme have a written sun protection policy?*

YesNo
Does your camp/programme undertake ongoing assessment of sun protection behaviour at least every 2 years?*

YesNoN/A
What obstacle has your camp/programme encountered in introducing a sun protection policy?*

Limited support by DirectorLimited support by teachers/staffLimited support by parentsCost of sunscreenCost of shade developmentInsufficient information on policy developmentNot a priorityOther
If other above, please outline your plans
I, the undersigned, agree to the guidelines as stated in the PERSONAL COMMITMENT and will work diligently to implement and uphold them.*

YesNo
Date*

MonthDayYear
The SunSmart programme is generously sponsored by the St Baldrick's Foundation.
Becoming SunSmart Accredited tells the community that you are committed to the sun safety of Bermuda’s children.
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