The safety rules and routines of your home. Review basic first aid procedures and put together a first aid kit. Resources One starting point in planning school age resources is to call the main office of your school district and your nearest child care resource and referral agency. Some communities will also offer park and recreation programs, youth organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs. The American Red Cross offers a Basic Aid Training course for children ages 8 to 10.
Children learn safety information, first aid procedures, and skills to respond to emergencies.
Contact the American Red Cross office nearest to you for more information. National Institute on Out of School Time at Wellesley College in Massachusetts is a national organization providing information and assistance, programs and conferences, newsletters and materials. Joan M. Bergstrom. School's Out - Revised. Provides practical help and guidance in planning for children's time outside of school.