Registration for Rochester Area Jaycee’s “Safety Town” program, which teaches pre-kindergartners various aspects of life safety, is currently open through the Rochester Enrichment Office. In its thirty-third year of operation, this summer program seeks to reduce childhood injury by introducing four, five and six-year-old children to basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. Registrations will be accepted until all available slots are filled, or until the deadline of Monday, July 25, 2011.
“Safety Town” is set up to resemble a small-scale “town” with portable buildings, sidewalks, roads and street signs. The appealing “Safety Town” learning environment is used as a practice area for several of the safety lessons. Each session lasts two weeks, running Monday through Thursday. There are both a.m. and p.m. classes with the morning class from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and the afternoon class from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm. All lessons and activities relate to a specific topic each day such as Traffic and Pedestrian Safety, Fire Safety, Personal Safety and Home Safety with special visits from the Sheriff, Police and Louie the Lightning Bug. On the last day of class parents are invited to attend the “Safety Town” graduation ceremony, at which each child will receive a certificate and “Safety Town” T-shirt.
The schedule for the 2011 “Safety Town” is as follows:
Date Location
June 20 – June 30 University Hills Elementary School
July 11 – July 21 University Hills Elementary School
July 25 – August 4 University Hills Elementary School
For more information or to register call the Rochester Community Schools Enrichment office at (248) 726-3165 or visit their office at the Rochester Community Schools Administration Center, 501 West University in downtown Rochester. Non-residents that meet the age guidelines are eligible to register for Safety Town.
Team Leaders
Applications for team leaders are now being accepted. If you are interested in becoming a Safety Town Team Leader. Please download the application and return it to by May 27th to:
Rochester Area Jaycees Safety Town
P.O Box 80161
Rochester, MI 48308