Classroom Resources

Early introduction to boating safety helps students develop good boating and water safety behaviors that follow them throughout their lives. 

photo credit - Willard Franklin III

Junior Boater Program

The next time you’re participating in a special event related to water safety and boating safety, you’ll have some hands-on activities to engage students and families!  The Junior Boater Program was developed to provide activity ideas to enhance your current curriculum or provide at events around the state. Download:

• Junior Boater Education Activity Guide
• Junior Boater Education Activity Sheets
• Texas Junior Boater Certificate - Girl Paddling Image 
• Texas Junior Boater Certificate - Girl Paddling, No Background 
• Texas Junior Boater Certificate - Boy Water Skiing Image 
• Texas Junior Boater Certificate - Boy Water Skiing - No Background 

Please contact us if you would like more information about the Junior Boater Program.

Boater Education Course

The Texas Boater Education Course is mandatory for boaters age 13-17, in order to operate any watercraft without being accompanied on board by someone at least 18 years of age.  Boaters under the age of 13 may operate a craft, but must always be accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age.