It’s time to start thinking about summer! Online registration for Safety Town begins at 6PM Fri., April 5, 2019.
The Safety Town Summer Program is a week-long program for children entering kindergarten or 1st grade. Throughout the week, stories, games, songs, and videos reinforce the skills being taught. By using a hands-on approach, children absorb important information and have fun at the same time. The Naperville Police and Fire Departments, Naperville Electric, Animal Control, Paddle Bear Swim School, and other community groups help teach safety awareness and prevention.
The nationwide Safety Town program was brought to Naperville in 1978, and in June of 1996 the Naperville Safety Campus opened at 1320 Aurora Ave. in Naperville. Our program started out small, but has become mighty and we serve over 1,500 students in our summer program each year. The program begins with personal safety day and evolves throughout the week to include home safety, vehicle safety, fire safety, and safety in your environment. During the week, the children also have the opportunity to make practice 911 calls, participate in fire evacuation drills, design home fire escape plans, and practice pedestrian safety as they ride Safety Town vehicles on the streets of Safety Town.
Topics include: Personal Safety. 911 calling practice, Electric Safety, Weather Safety, Poison Safety, Bicycle & Helmet Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Railroad Safety, Bus Safety, Fire Safety, Water Safety and Animal Safety.
Parents are also invited to stay during fire safety day, to listen to a presentation focusing on home fire safety.
Also, watch the Safety Town website for Safe Sitter dates. Safe Sitter is welcome to anyone ages 11-15 wishing to be certified to become a safe and responsible babysitter. Safe Sitter classes can teach you the skills to become a safe, reliable babysitter who can also run a successful business.
Students will learn: Safety Skills, Child Care Skills, First Aid and Rescue Skills, and Life and Business Skills.
The cost is $60 for the 6-hour class. For more information, visit www.napersafetytown.com.
