Problem
Problematic Behavior Or Activity
Children who will enter kindergarten are at the age that they will begin to spend more time apart from their parents. Safety Town introduces safety concepts and helps give parents a foundation to build at home.
Many families are very appreciative of the opportunity. Teachers have told us that children who’ve gone through Safety Town do better as they enter kindergarten. Area pediatricians refer patient families to us.
Solution
Program Description
Safety Town is an incredible two-week comprehensive educational program that introduces pre-Kindergarten children to safety awareness. Children who will enter Kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend this summer camp. (Sorry, no exceptions.) Safety Town is an important experience to help children prepare for their transition to a formal school environment and to make safe decisions as they spend more and more time apart from their parents. This program covers topics such as pedestrian safety, traffic safety, bicycle safety, gun safety, water safety, fire safety, personal safety, poison prevention, water safety, school safety, and much, more more! A certified school teacher provides most of the instruction and is supplemented by community experts and police department staff.
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EST - Morning Session and
EST - Afternoon Session.
Funding
This year, camp expenses were $6,285.35. This was mostly funded by camper registration fees.
We were able to solicit community sponsors and donations to assist us with purchasing the needed equipment, town mat, houses, and pedal cars.
Outcome
Program Impact
Children are better prepared. Parents have a foundation and resources with which to build on.
Critical Success Factors
Support from the community and the families whose children have attended, along with great teachers and staff.
Lessons Learned
While the commitment is great, it’s worth the investment in the safety and future of our children. Many in the community will help you out. Other agencies will help you get started.
Additional Documents
Eugene Safety Town After Action Report