Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in America. It is also the most preventable. Our educational programs help children and teens learn about sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Created by teachers, our age-appropriate content is used in camps, schools, scouting organizations, and more.
Girl Scouts Sun Safety Patch
Outrun the Sun is partnering with Girl Scout councils across America to offer a sun safety patch. Scouts of all ages learn about prevention and the importance of sun protection.
Boy Scouts of America Curriculum
Outrun the Sun offers a sun safety patch and camp curriculum to Boy Scouts of America councils. Scouts of all ages learn about prevention and the importance of sun protection.
Youth Camp Curriculum
Outrun the Sun offers a free sun safety curriculum to youth camps nationwide to help young campers learn about sun safety while they enjoy the great outdoors!
Homeschool Curriculum
The Sun Safety Homeschool Curriculum was originally developed to aid parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. It guides instructors with lesson plans, activities, and tool-kits.
Curriculum for Schools: Grades K-12
Research shows that children who get sunburns at an early age have an increased risk for developing melanoma and other skin cancers later in life. This program guides educators in teaching sun safety behaviors that may reduce students’ lifetime risks of developing skin cancers.