More about Safety Town
Choose from AM (9:00-11:30) or PM (12:30-3:00) session
Session I: June 17-27
Session II: July 8-18
Session III: July 22 - Aug 1
Sign up here: rochesterareajaycees.org/safetytown
Registration for JCI Rochester Area's “Safety Town” program, which teaches 4- to 7-year-olds various aspects of life safety, is open through the Rochester Enrichment Office. Since 1978, this summer program has helped to reduce childhood injury by introducing 4- to 7-year-old children to basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. Registrations will be accepted until all available slots are filled.
“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 to 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, and Police. 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.
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. You can also find more information at rochesterareajaycees.org/safetytown. Residents and non-residents of Rochester that meet the age guidelines are eligible to register for the "Safety Town" program.
