In 2008, the National Safety Council recorded that 118,000 unintentional deaths occurred in the United States, of which 76,700 happened in either the home or in public.  The St. Joseph Safety and Health Council is dedicated to preventing these accidental injuries and deaths by providing public education and awareness.  The Council has several programs that are offered on a regular basis, and are willing to work with you to develop a presentation that fits your needs.  We will also attend safety and health fairs, and provide safety and prevention literature upon request.

Safety Town

The St. Joseph Safety Council and the St. Joseph School District have formed a partnership to offer Safety Town through the District's Summer Enrichment Program. Safety Town is a miniature town designed to introduce children  to the importance and methods of safety, especially pedestrian safety. The town is complete with 

sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, signs, traffic signals and replica buildings. The goal of the program is to reduce possible injury or death of children resulting from preventable accidents.  Safety Town familiarizes children with law enforcement officers, firefighters and other community workers. 

Participating children will learn safety techniques addressing the following issues:

     * Pedestrian

     * Traffic

     * Bicycle

     * School Bus

     * Railroad

     * Stranger Danger

     * Playground

     * 911

     * Electrical

     * Fire

     * Animal

     * Poison Prevention

     * Internet

     * Gun

     * Weather

     * Natural Gas

     * Water

Children ages 5-7 will attend Safety Town for eight days, over a two week timeframe, and will learn safety skills through classroom training and exercises taught by state-certified teachers.  Law enforcement officers, teenage volunteers, and community leaders will further assist with instruction.  Students take part in field trips to the local fire department and Bartlett Park, as well a spend lots of time "on the town".

New for 2011, the Safety Council added two shortened session for preschool age children (must be four by August 1st).  Preschoolers spend most of their time "on the town," as well as learn from classroom interaction with the Safety Town teachers and volunteers. 

Enrollment  is open to any child and reasonable accommodations may be made for children with learning or physical disabilities.  Children do not need to attend or live within the St. Joseph School District, and may attend multiple years. 

2011 Safety Town Location, Dates, Times & Fees

Harry S. Truman Middle School

3227 Olive St. in St. Joseph

 Session Fees include a Safety Town t-shirt. 

How to Register

Registration for all 2011 sessions are now closed. Please check back next year for 2012 dates.

Safety Town Teenage Volunteers

Safety Town encourages teenagers who are interested in safety and enjoy working with small children to volunteer at Safety Town.  Teens interested in volunteering must have:

     * completed 7th grade,

     * a completed Application and Parental/Guardian Consent Form,

     * a completed Recommendation Form from a school teacher, principal or counselor,

     * willing to attend volunteer training sessions

Safety Town Volunteer Training Sessions

Becoming a Successful Safety Town Volunteer

Volunteers will be provided with basic leadership skills necessary to be a successful volunteer, learn basic first aid skills, learn how to work with young children, and receive an orientation to the games, songs and activities performed at Safety Town. 

Presentation Topics

Staff members of the Safety Council are available to present information to your employees, organizations, schools, and other groups on various safety issues.  Topics may include, but are not limited to:

     * Seasonal Safety Information

     * Holiday Safety

     * Poison Prevention

     * Fire Prevention

     * Sexual Assault/Personal Safety

     * Traffic Safety

For more information, to suggest a presentation topic, or to schedule a speaker contact the Safety Council at (816) 233-3330 or email sjsc@stjoesafetycouncil.org.

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