The Botinho 2026 project, a free summer camp that is the result of a partnership between the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department (CBMERJ) and Sesc-RJ, is accepting applications starting this Sunday (4) for the 5,000 places offered.
Children and teenagers aged 7 to 17 can register, and the activities take place between the 21st and 30th of January, from 8am to 11am, on 29 beaches in Rio de Janeiro.
Registrations must be made individually, on the project website. When registering, legal guardians must fill out the form with the child or teenager’s details and select the beach of interest.
After registration, registrants will receive, within 24 hours, a confirmation email with instructions for the in-person delivery of documents, such as a medical certificate, within a period to be informed. This step is mandatory for the position to be accepted.
During the period, participants perform physical exercises on the sand, receive guidance on sea conditions, basic first aid and environmental education. According to the project, the actions are aimed at social interaction and drowning prevention, reinforcing the culture of self-protection from childhood.
Students are organized into three classes: Dolphin (7 to 10 years old), Moby Dick (11 to 14 years old) and Shark (15 to 17 years old). At the end of the project, all participants receive a certificate of completion.
