All courses will be taught at the Wildwood Community Hall by well certified CHILD SAFE CANADA (www.childsafecanada.com) instructors.


STRANGERS AND DANGERS PROGRAM (AGES 5-11)
May 13th, 2006 - 2 Hour Program
$16.50
One of our most respected courses is available for children 5-11 years. Throughout this two-hour interactive workshop, students will be introduced to the "stranger" myth as well as learning about trick used by unsafe people to gain their trust. Tips for basic personal safety, what to do it you're lost, and who to seek out if you do need assistance will alo be covered. Students are encouraged to listen to their instincts and NEVER go against them! All lessons are reinforced through role-playing and group discussions. Each student will receive a "Strangers and Dangers" booklet full of activities and tips for lifelong safety.

SAY "NO" TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM (AGES 9-15)
May 13, 2006 - 2 hour program
$16.50
Every day thousands of teens take their first smoke, shoot-up or begin experimenting with alcohol. Say "No" to Drugs and Alcohol is designed to target pre-teen and teens. This harsh, bottom-line program covers alcohol, cigarettes and most common street drugs; their toxic ingredients, effects on the mind and body, the long term effects and most importantly how to build your self esteem and learn the numerous ways to say "No" to drugs. This course has a bold anti-drug message and is intended to educate youth to the dangers of drugs and alcohol. This is NOT a therapy or treatment program. Students will participate in group discussion, interactive lessons, and role playing. Parents will return to the program for the last 15 minutes for open discussion with their children. Children will show their parents the props and the information boards from the programs. This portion is designed as an "opening" for families to talk with their kids about drugs.

RED CROSS BABYSITTER PROGRAM (AGES 11+)
June 3, 2006 - 8 hour program
$37.50
This course is designed for responsible adolescents of 11 years (or almost 11) and up who want to become a babysitter or may already be one. Babysitters in Manitoba and Saskatchewan must be 11 yrs old to take the program. Red Cross Babysitters courses cover the responsibilities of a babysitter, safety tips for children of all ages, feeding and diapering babies, basic child care skills, and what to do in the case of an emergency. Basic first aid is also covered with rescue-breathing, choking, cuts, burns, etc....Each student may receive a Red Cross babysitter's manual, babysitter's first aid kit and a Red Cross Babysitter's Completion card.

Registration for any of these courses can be done by calling Joanne at 686-4803. Space is limited so call today.

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