Safety Village This exciting program will teach

5 and 6 years olds 55 different facets of safety in a fun and engaging way. The children will delight in driving the pedal cars through the streets of a miniature Western Springs practicing good safety mixed with lessons, songs, movies, and live characters. Each child will make a real 911 call, hop up on a fire truck, a police car, and an ambulance. As well as practice“ escaping” from our fire safety house and be entertained by lifesaving lessons by Cinders the Fire Dog, Beltman, Buckle Bear, McGruff, Sparky and uniformed police and fire personnel. NOTE: There will be a mandatory 1st day parent orientation on June 16. Please plan to walk your child in on the first day and stay for a brief presentation as well as pick up the t-shirt and parent information.

Ages:............... 5-6 years by 9 / 1 / 24 Location:........ Safety Village at the WS Rec Center

Jr. Firefighter Program

Hinsdale firefighters explain and demonstrate important fire safety practices. Children will tour the Fire Safety House. Firefighters will show participants how to exit a home in the event of a fire and how to recognize potential hazards. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages:............... 3-8 years Location:........ Hinsdale Fire Department

Heart Saver CPR / AED

Taught by the members of the Hinsdale Fire Department, this course is for people with little to no medical training and teaches how to perform CPR, use an AED, and provide first aid. It covers topics such as medical, injury, and environmental emergencies. Upon completion, participants will receive an American Heart Association( AHA) Certificate.

Ages:............... 14 + years Location:........ Hinsdale Fire Department, 121 Symonds Dr.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training

Babysitters training prepares you to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care safely and responsibly for children and infants in the absence of parents. Participants will develop leadership skills, keep themselves and others safe, help children behave, and learn about basic childcare and basic first aid. The course fee includes an American Red Cross workbook and Babysitter’ s Certificate. Attendance is required for the entire day to receive certification. Please bring a nut-free sack lunch and drink.

Ages:............... 11-15 years Location:........ TBD

American Red Cross Safe at Home

Children will learn the importance of behaving responsibly and how to handle themselves when confronted with a challenge, such as answering the telephone or the door when parents are away or occupied elsewhere in the home. Topics covered include safety in the home, proper use of keys, what to do in case of an emergency, how to respond to strangers, and general house rules. Fee includes workbook.

Ages:............... 6-10 years Location:........ TBD

American Red Cross First Aid for Kids

This American Red Cross class teaches children basic health and safety tips focusing on shock, bleeding, choking, the Heimlich maneuver, burns, poisons, and much more! Many hands-on activities will be provided for additional reinforcement. Upon completion of class, a Red Cross certificate will be received.

Ages:............... 6-10 years Location:........ TBD

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