Outdoor Skills class at FDR State Park
Come learn all about surviving in the great outdoors at FDR State Park.
Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor skills are fun, practical and build confidence in the woods. Learning skills will not only enhance your present outdoor experiences, but the hands on approach will provide a huge advantage in an emergency situation.
Some of the topics include: “What to do when lost”, “Trees and plants and their uses”, “friction fire making” and more!
Location: FDR State Park amphitheater in the picnic area
Cost: The campfire talk is free; however, a $5.00 state park parking pass is required.
Info: Call 706-663-4858 or click here.
FREE Child Booster Seat Event
Does your child weigh between 40-100 lbs? Is she under 4’9” tall? If yes, she needs to use a Booster Seat when riding in a vehicle. Come have your booster seat checked by a Trained Professional.
September 25, 2009, 3:00- 5:00 PM
SafeKids Columbus will be performing safety checks and giving out FREE booster seats at Wal-Mart on Gateway Rd in Columbus. To have your booster seat checked, the following conditions MUST be met:
- *Your child MUST be present.
- *Vehicle MUST have lap/shoulder belts in the back seat.
Single cab trucks must have Lap/shoulder belts and air bag off
switch. - *Every child in vehicle MUST be seated in vehicle and be able to be
buckled in seatbelt. - *Parent & child must remain in vehicle.
- *Education on the proper use of booster seat will be provided.
- *If child’s booster seat is unsafe, booster seat will be available on
site. - *If your child does not have a booster seat, booster seat will be
available on site. - *Child must be within booster seat height/weight requirements.
For More Information, Call Safe Kids Columbus, 706-321-6183, or visit website www.safekidscolumbusga.com
Car Seat Safety Class at The Medical Center
The Medical Center offers car seat safety classes for parents. Come learn how the proper use of an appropriate car seat can save a child’s life.
Mon, Sept 14, 2009
Oct 5, 2009
Nov 2, 2009
Dec 7, 2009
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This class provides valuable information about types of car seats and proper infant placement and auto installation. Class attendance is required to receive a free car seat.
Location: Columbus Regional Conference at The Medical Center
Cost: $20.00 (includes instruction for mom and a support person)
Register online by clicking here or calling 706-571-1979.
RadKids Instructor Certification Classes
Do you want to help children become empowered and learn to replace the fear, confusion, and panic of dangerous situations with confidence, personal safety skills, and self-esteem? Sign up to for the radKids Instructor Certification Program.
Sept 16-18, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This insightful 30-hour instructor’s program presenting the radKIDS® curriculum is taught in a relaxed environment over a 3-day period.
Participants are provided with history and insight about the problem of violence against children and are given the necessary training and techniques to empower children to avoid, resist and if necessary escape violence and harm.
Snacks will be provided daily and lunch on the third day. All instructor candidates are subject to a background check upon request of radKids Inc.; the Sheriff’s Office can provide the background check at no charge if requested by radKids Inc.
Location: Government Center in The Learning Room
Tuition: $425.00
Info:
Sgt Glenda Hall
Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
(706) 653-4258
e-mail: ghall@columbusga.org
website: www.columbusga.org/sheriff
