Gifford Offers ‘Home Alone and Safe’ Course for Kids December 12
RANDOLPH –– Gifford will offer “Home Alone and Safe,” a course for children ages 8-11 on Saturday, December 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Red Clover Room at the Gifford Conference Center.
Designed by chapters of the American Red Cross to meet the needs of children who spend time without adult supervision, this course will help them understand rules and responsibilities, and to anticipate and resolve potential problems.
Participants will learn how to safely respond to a variety of home alone situations, including:
• Internet safety
• Family communications
• Telephone safety
• Sibling care
• Personal safety
• Gun safety
• Basic emergency care
The morning class will include role play, brainstorming, and watching a video on the topic. Each child will take home a workbook and handouts, and earn a certificate upon completion.
“Home Alone and Safe” will be held in the Red Clover Room at the Gifford Conference Center at the hospital on Route 12 (South Main Street) in Randolph. Please register by calling Jenny Davis at (802) 728-2274 or (802) 728-2257. The cost is $25.
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