UPCOMING SAFE KIDS DAYS in MARCH

-March 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm – Safe Kids Day presentations at the Open House of the Boys and Girls Club of Conejo and Las Virgenes. Over 200 families have been invited to attend this event.
Location: Los Cerritos Middle School Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

- March 27th from 3:30-6:00pm- Safe Kids Day at the Boys and Girls Club of Ventura. Between 100-150 youth expected to attend.
Location: Robert Addison Center (Westside)
1440 Olive Street
Ventura, CA 93001

High school club members with the American Red Cross of Ventura County have embraced this program as they undergo Basic Aid Training (BAT) and learn to educate children ages 7-12 in basic safety skills. Youth volunteer teams are assigned to safety stations and conduct fun and interactive demonstrations in: basic first aid, choking prevention and response, water safety, fire safety, street safety, and lost and found. Descriptions for each unit are below:

Basic First Aid – students learn the first rule for every emergency; understand the four-step Emergency Action Plan; know some things they should do in an emergency, when to get help, how to get help, and what to do until help arrives. They are also presented with some first aid tips for small wounds and nosebleeds.

Choking Prevention and Response – students learn some ways to prevent choking in addition to first aid procedure for choking infants.

Water Safety – students learn some ways to prevent drowning; safety precautions and rescue procedures for swimming and boating.

Fire Safety – students learn ways to prevent fires; understand the importance of controlling air flow to fire; develop a fire escape plan that includes family meeting place and escape routes; know what to do if there is a fire in their home; know some ways to prevent burns; know how to classify burns and how to give first aid for burns.

Street Safety – students learn some ways to prevent motor vehicle injuries; know the importance of using safety belts, cycling helmets, and knee pads; know the rules for school bus safety and identify the danger zone; know some ways to prevent bicycle injuries and know bicycle safety rules.

Lost and Found – students learn some ways to prevent getting lost; know how to make a preparation plan for the wilderness; know appropriate safety and rescue measures if lost.

This event is hosted by the American Red Cross of Ventura County Youth Services Program. Please direct any questions to (805) 987-1514 ext. 304 or youthvc@usa.redcross.org. Space is limited so don’t miss out!