radKIDS Wrap-Up!

What a great time we have had at radKIDS this year!  It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone.  We are proud to say that we have put 160 kids through the radKIDS program this summer!  It was great getting to know the first-time kids and parents and see how much the returning kids have grown.  A few things we would like to say as we wrap up the summer of 2013.

1.) Don’t forget to check out www.fightingspiritsafety.com for upcoming events and programs.  Also, being added to our email distribution list means you will get automatic updates on all programs for kids, teens and adults as they are announced.  We have so much more to offer and we hope you will tap in to this great resource for safety information.  You can also subscribe to our blog which has great articles and posts on safety topics that are easy to share via facebook and twitter.

2.)A great way for you to keep the kids involved in safety education year round, outside of programs, is to keep your radKIDS homework sheet nearby.  Tack it to the family bulletin board or refrigerator and throughout the year, perhaps once a month, choose one of the homework topics to review with your kids.  The homework sheet doesn’t have all that radKIDS covers but does include some of the most important topics.  The sheet can serve as a reminder to you to keep those discussions going throughout the year. Let’s not forget the most important thing though, that its FUN!

3.)For those that don’t have the homework sheet:  Here is a list of topics to discuss and review: dialing 911 and speaking like a grown up, knowing your address and parents phone number, reviewing the password, where is the family meeting spot in an emergency, describing people and building when you are out and about (“eye spy”), discussing good/bad/uncomfortable touches, what to do if they see a gun, reviewing the 3 radKIDS rules!

4.)Lastly remember one thing you can also do throughout the year is use the phrase “use your radKIDS” when your kids head out once in a while.  Just using the name of the program in a sentence helps keep the lessons in their mind without fear.

5.)The radKIDS website has recently been updated and we invite you to check it out.  www.radkids.org .  It looks GREAT!

Again it was great to see everyone this year and we look forward to seeing you in future programs!!!