June is National Safety Month!
Summer is all about sun & fun! Let’s keep it that way while keeping safety in mind. June is National Safety Month, so here are a few programs around STL for kids:
Summer Safety Street
Hosted by St. Louis Children’s Hospital, is an injury prevention program for grades K-6 and it’s FREE.
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Safety Town
Ages 4-6
This is a nationally accredited program to teach children how to play and stay safe. The program covers topics such as bike safety, police, 9-1-1, pedestrian safety, and fire safety.
Check your area’s local website to see if one is available near you! Available in Maryland Heights, Chesterfield, St. Charles, and O’Fallon. Each area has a residential and non-residential fee.
Play it Safe
Ages 6-8
This program is the next step for ages 6-8. It expands on the lessons learned from Safety Town and focuses on different safety topics, including water, in hands-on ways. Currently this program is being held in Maryland Heights.
