june july school holiday guide 2010
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Guide of what to do in the upcoming holidaysTRANSCRIPT
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Dear Reader, I really hope you enjoy this booklet that we have put together for you - of things to do in these long June / July Holidays coming up and that you find it useful. The workshop and holiday programme’s we have received have been predominantly from Cape Town based advertisers - however, we have put a link in to a fantastic site in Durban called www.MomsMatter.co.za who have a full holiday listing in KZN. If you are in Jozi I suggest you visit http://www.joburg.co.za/index.aspx who have information posted there for events. I hope to grow this online resource with each coming holiday so that it becomes your Handy Guide to print off, wherever you are. If you would like to advertise in this or add any information you think is useful - please email me on [email protected]. Thank you to Sandra Wiese from Kindersafe and Judy Botes of Missing Children SA for their useful information and tips on how to keep our children safe over this time. With kind regards, Wendy [email protected] www.KidsForAfrica.co.za
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WESTERN CAPE
www.planetkids.co.za
3 Wherry Road, Muizenberg, 7945 Tel: (021) 788 3070 [email protected]
The workshops will run for 4 weeks; each week with a different topic. daily from 09.00 - 16.00h For more info please email: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] 1st week: 14th - 18th June This winter, Elemental Kids will be offering innovative holiday workshops for children between Gr.1 and 6. The theme for the first workshop series of the winter school holiday is FIRE! All the activities will be connected to this theme. For this 5-day programme the group will explore the heat of fire through various activities such as: candle making, building a bon fire and cooking, using heat to make things float and fire art. The group will be small, we have limited space. Call or email us for more information 2nd week: 21st - 25th June The theme for the second workshop series of the winter school holiday is AIR! All the activities will be connected to this theme. For this 5-day programme the group will explore the power of air through various activities such as: making birds that fly, building kites and planes, inventing musical instruments and creating a wind sculpture garden. The group will be small, we have limited space. Call or email us for more information 3rd week: 28th June - 2nd July The theme for the third workshop series of the winter school holiday is EARTH! All the activities will be connected to this theme. For this 5-day programme the group will explore the complexity of the earth through interactive games, experiential art and group activities. Through out the week the children will participate in an unfolding ―Amazing Race‖ that will take them on an adventure through different landscapes and environments! The group will be small, we have limited space. Call or email us for more information 4th week: 5th July - 8th July The theme for the fourth workshop series of the winter school holiday is WATER! All the activities will be connected to this theme. For this 5-day programme the group will explore the life giving qualities of water through the creation of a group installation art project. This will involve conceptualisation, design and construction. Children will build a life size fantasy world which will provide others with an experience of water! The group will be small, we have limited space. Call or email us for more information.
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Montagu – Route 62 – Klein Karoo
Only 180km from Cape Town you can relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere on a working fruit farm 12km from Montagu in the Little Karoo! The well equipped 2 or 3 bedroom self catering cottages have fireplaces for the winter months and air conditioning for the summer. Each cottage is supplied with the basic kitchen essentials, bedding and towels as well as fire wood to ensure your stay to be an unforgettable experience. The cottages look over a fenced-in swimming pool, fuffi-slide, trampoline, big lawns and a beautiful view of the Langeberg Mountains and Little Karoo peaks. What to do: Let your children enjoy the variety of animals on the farm, they can pet, feed, watch and even go for walks with dogs, goats, geese, donkeys, even pigs jigging in for part of the way. Kids can swim, swing, trampoline, fuffi-slide and pick fruit from the trees in season. Let the entire family join in on the fun with a tractor trip, hikes in the hills, fishing and bird watching, that consists of more then 86 different species, or just light a braai fire and relax while watching the sun setting between the Majestic Langeberg mountains and Little Karoo peaks, followed by glorious star gazing. The many farm roads between the vineyards and orchards, as well as the tracks on the hillsides, give pleasure to walkers, hikers and mountain bike cyclists and for the more daring visitors, hire one of our quad bikes and ride the challenging quad bike tracks and trails developed for single as well as competitive riding.
Activities and Attractions : Quad biking Mountain biking Hiking Fishing Wildlife and bird watching Horse riding Rock climbing Fruit picking Wine tasting Braai and relax Stargazing
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Inside fireplace Hot springs Special functions Swimming Tractor trips Feeding farm animals Trampoline Fufi-slide Sandpit Swing
In a 50km radius from the farm you can have a ride on the Famous Montagu Tractor, go on a boat trip on the Breede river, a guided quad bike mountain tour, swim in the hot Montagu Springs, go horse riding, rock climbing and much more! FOR THE LOVE OF MONTAGU… Your hosts will enthusiastically share their love of Montagu with you, by advising and organising visits to the varied local attractions, such as the mountain tractor ride, the wine cellars, scenic drives, horse riding, cycle and hiking routes. Allow yourself time to explore the coffee shops, various restaurants, craft establishments and don't miss Montagu's own ice cream parlour! Tel: 023 614 3071 Fax: 086 608 4691 Cell: 083 516 5636 Email: [email protected] Pricing: R150 – R180 per adult R 50 per Child (3 – 18 years) Little ones are free of charge How to find Rietvlei Holiday Farm!!! Follow the R62 from Montagu towards Barrydale. Turn left at the first Rietvlei No 1 sign 9km from Montagu.
Follow the gravel road for 3km and turn left at the Rietvlei Vakansie Plaas sign. On top of the little hill are many buildings and you can park at the swimming pool. And we will meet you there!!!
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Websites: www.supakids.co.za - www.supacakes.co.za - www.supafunfactory.co.za
Holiday Fun @ The Supafun Factory!!
10 June 2010 to 12 July 2010
HOLIDAY FUN - Weekdays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Daily Crafts (rock pets, beading, sand art, paper crafts, decorate masks, cookies, etc...)
Kiddies Meal (Choose from Fish Fingers & Chips / Vienna's & Chip / Toasted Cheese & Chips)
Kiddies Juice (Oros / Ceres Apple Juice)
R75.00 per day - children must be accompanied by an adult FULL DAY DROP "MOM AT WORK" (Weekdays 10:00am to 5:00pm)
A registration form must be completed by the parent with all relevant emergency no's, allergies etc. before hand so that the child can be booked in as a "MOM AT WORK" visitor.
Age Groups 3 to 5
Age Groups 6 to 10
Age Groups 11 to 13
Parents are requested to pack in a small snack box for the kids and advise us of any special instructions.
Rates include meal, juice, crafts etc. R150.00 per day If you are interested in this option, please email me so that we can send you a booking form for registration and payment. We offer a 10% discount for weekly booking. We offer a 20% discount for a monthly booking (22 days) We also have various new movie releases to view for the kids @ 2:30pm every day, movie packs can be bought for R20.00 each (popcorn, juice & chocolate)
SEE YOU SOON!!!
Unit 3 Freedom Square, 16 Marinus Rd Cnr Freedom Way, Montague Gardens Milnerton Tel: 021 552 4776 Fax: 0866 952 656 Email: [email protected]
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www.kidzplayzone.co.za Durbanville Business Park, off Klipheuwel Road
021 979 4872 – 084 575 2546 JUNE 25TH: 10am
OLIDAY PROGRAMME : NO EXTRA COST – RUNS THE WHOLE DAY
KIDZ PLAYZONE
June 9: Flying Zoomers : they really can fly June 10th: Monster Puppets : fun for day and night June 11th: Floating Ball Game: fun at home or in the car June 14th: Snakes on a Stand : watch them twirl June 15th: Climbing Bugs n Spiders : can climb a door June 16th: Decorative Spinners : spin like an umbrella June 17th: Panpipe Straws : make some music June 18th: Sugar Rush : Decorate a cookie June 21st: Tightrope Act : watch your creation balance June 22nd: Light Catchers : window fun June 23rd: MAGIC SHOW @ 11am June 24th: Blowpaint Monsters : paint craft June 25th: CHESTER WILLIAMS @ 10am June 28th: Dangling Monkeys : monkey fun on a rope June 29th: Slime Balls : make your own slime June 30th: COOKING MAGIC SHOW @ 11am July 1st: LEARN HOW TO TAKE FINGERPRINTS July 2nd: Sugar Rush : Decorate a cupcake July 5th: Paint a Pirate Flag July 6th: Indian Headband : fun to wear July 7th: SOCCER MAGIC SHOW & MIME @ 10.30 July 8th: Helicopters and Planes : catapault fun July 9th: Sugar Rush : Decorate Shrek's gingerbread man July 12th: Pottery Fun JUNE 25TH: CHESTER WILLIAMS @ 10AM JUNE 23RD: MAGIC SHOW @ 11AM JUNE 30TH: COOKING MAGIC SHOW @ 11AM JULY 7TH: SOCCER MAGIC SHOW & MIME: 10.30AM
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KIRSTENBOSCH ECO-ART HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Enjoyable and informative workshops for children will be held in the Gold Fields Environmental Education Centre, Kirstenbosch in Newlands, Cape Town towards the end of June. The sessions are presented by Sue Nepgen, art and environmental educationalist, with experienced assistants. Activities on the theme of A Joyful Look at Biodiversity and Climate include an introductory discussion, a guided walk to relevant parts of the Garden and video-microscope investigation of varied plant forms. The highlight of the session is the creating by each child of an own collage on board, using art media as well as coloured beeswax and dried indigenous plant material or pressed flowers of many different species. Dates, times and fees: Grades 1-3: Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd June, 9.30 am – 1 pm. Cost: R90. Grades 4-7: Thursday 24th June, 9.00 am - 1 pm. Cost: R95. There are a limited number of partial or full bursaries available. Booking details: Contact Michaela or Sue at 021-7946609 or [email protected] more details.
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WHERE CHILDREN GO CRAZY AND PARENTS GO LAZY
http://www.sillybillyfun.co.za/
Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 . Kiddies mornings. Fun activities for children. Moms leave them with us or stay and enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake. Special for the holiday. R30 for 2 hours play. Every Tuesday R50 for UNLIMITED play.
Go to www.sillybillyfun.co.za for holiday program.
Kirstie 0219811656
1st floor Glengarry vi Village centre.
De Bron Road
Vredekloof
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CLAREMONT Website: www.headstartswim.co.za
BOOST your child’s swimming: One-on-one lessons in an indoor, heated pool! 14, 15, 17, 18 June @ R240 OR 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Jue @ R300 OR 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 July @ R300 OR 3-day clinics: 21, 22, 23 June OR 5, 6, 7 July @ R195 OR
2-day clinics: 14, 15 June OR 17, 18 June OR 24, 25 June OR 8, 9 July @ R130
(all 15 min slots) Bring: costume, towel, cap & warm clothing Bookings: Call Rochelle on 021 674 7681 or 078 224 0379 or email [email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
Fax: 086 6201381 Petro: 0735611015
Inspire the love of arts and crafts “JOIN THE CLUB”
Age Groups: 4 – 7 and 8 – 12 Boys / Girls Packs
GET YOUR HOLIDAY / PROMOTION PACK TODAY
Get a starter craft kit for only R220 (C.O.D). (Included in the box and kit are: 12 fibre pens; 12 pencils; 12 crayons; 12 pastel crayons; 12 water colour paints; eraser; sharpener; ruler; glue; 5 glitter glue; plus a months crafts) Or Suitcase craft pack for only R120 (C.O.D) (Included 4 crafts). Delivered to your door. By finding family time to sit and do the projects together, you will help your child associate crafting with fun, good times as well as strengthening the parent – child bond. Guaranteed to be fun for the whole family with activities that even Mom and Dad and other children can join in!
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EEqquuiinnee AAssssiisstteedd LLeeaarrnniinngg CCaammppss!!
Reflectionz will be hosting 2 day camps in Durbanville during the winter holidays.
17th and 18th June for ages 6 – 10 8th and 9th July for ages 11 – 15
Activities include horse education, equine assisted learning activities, gymkhana races, treasure hunts, some
riding, and much more!
Time: 09h00 – 16h00 Cost: R600 per child, incl. snacks, drinks and lunches
Venue: Farm 9/159, Westerdale Rd, Durbanville
To book: Email [email protected] or call Rolana
on (021) 553 4348 or (082) 373 0358
Space is limited to 10 children per camp, so book soon
to avoid disappointment!
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KWAZULU NATAL
Visit Moms Matter on http://dbn.momsmatter.co.za/events.asp
for a Calendar of Events for these holidays !
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Free Things to Do in Cape Town ! The Beach Fish Hoek – small waves, jungle gym; St James – Pool; Boulders – small waves and penguins; Blouberg beach front – nice for walks (near Dolphin Beach they have put in jungle gyms and swings etc.) The Park - Camps Bay, Deer Park in town, Keurboom Park in Rondebosch, Palmboom Road park in Newlands. Pinelands also has quite a few parks). Wooden Jungle gym at Maynardville Park - Wynberg (newly renovated kids play area). The Library The botanical gardens – in town – lovely open spaces for toddlers to run around and also lots of squirrels, birds and fish. V&A Waterfront. Arbotoreum – just by Kirstenbosch on Kirstenbosch Road behind the stone church Sea Point Promenade – ride bikes on promenade & play at various parks Rondebosch Common - wonderful logs to climb on or over, puddles to jump in, grass to hide in and perfect for kite flying! Boulders walkway Sundowners on Hout Bay Beach (take supper for kids and snacks for adults
Outdoor Venues to visit! Scarecrows (Hout Bay) – they have jungle gyms, sandpit, arge play area, tepee, log house, coin rides etc – food bit more expensive http://www.cape-town-family-holiday-magic.com/scarecrows.html The Barnyard (Steenberg). Open from 9 - 4:30pm with all the farmyard animals and birds that you can feed if you want to. There is a lovely big sandpit, some jungle gym play area and often a jumping castle and pony rides. You can buy food and drink there. There is plenty of parking and a nursery next door if you would like to by some pots and plants. http://www.uncoverthecape.co.za/shopping/specialist-shops/the-barnyard/ Kirstenbosch – lovely for walks and playing in sandpit or water by the little river. The Porter House Market in Tokai forest on Saturday mornings. Open from 9am-2pm. Just past Uitsig wine farm, there is a venue called 'The Range' on your right, you turn in there and then directly left after the stone chapel. There is a farm road with a boom that you follow into the forest for about 100m where you will see all the cars parked. It is in the style of a farmer’s market, but is very child friendly with a lovely undercover sandpit, a jungle gym area and pony rides around the forest area. Parents can shop for a variety of home bakes or other specialities and even have a yummy breakfast and coffee there. You will need to make sure you have cash to buy food, drink and other things though... no cards accepted. www.pepmarket.co.za. Dunes (Hout Bay) – Across from beach, large jungle gym and separate play area for babies (bring own toys) –
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food bit more expensive http://www.dunesrestaurant.co.za/ Walk at Tokai Forest and tea at Lister’s place (next to Arboretum). Great mountain biking spot too. Wooden Jungle gym complex and great park area at Mouille Point next to Blue Train – take away coffee from Newport deli followed by walk on Promenade (or riding pushbike). Blue train only R8 for ride – great fun! Breakfast at Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia – chasing squirrels, feeding ducks, free play blankets and kids chairs. Lunch/tea at Joostenburg Deli (Klein Joostenberg) near Tygerberg Zoo and Stellenbosch. Lovely play area, great French food on patio, pony rides on weekends. Can do wine tasting at Villiera afterwards. Imhoff Farm Blue Café – tea, beautiful view, lowish jungle gym so no worrying about tumbles and animal touch farm next door (R5 or R10 per person). Deer Park Café in Higgovale – great healthy food, enormous enclosed play area in park. Very busy on Saturdays so rather go on Sundays. Millstone Cafe – There is an outdoor jungle gym, wendy house and slide; horses and chickens to look at and a cafe with yummy coffee and baked goods. Pony rides are available at R10 for about 5 minutes. Tuesday - Sunday 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays. 021 4478226. Location: Oude Moulen eco village, Pinelands. Drive past Vincent Palotti Hospital and take the first left into Oude Moulen, left again and follow the road until you reach the stables and Millstone. SANCOB with the penguins Monkey Town (N2) Tygerberg Zoo
Indoor Venues! Bizzy Bodies in Westlake business park: www.bizzybodies.co.za Scallywags Claremont, Belvedere Road Aquarium (Waterfront) Clay Café (Hout Bay) Butterfly world Earthfair Food Market (www.earthfairmarket.co.za) Open every Saturday 9.00 am - 2.30 pm and every Wednesday 2.00 pm - 8.00 pm. At South Palms (same location as Builder's Warehouse and Reader's Warehouse in Tokai Main Rd) Plenty of parking. Great place to visit (especially Wed afternoon) with kids entertainment and to buy great green food at the same time. Noordhoek farm village - Café Rouge (free kiddies entertainment on Saturdays) SA Museum in town - especially if your kids like dinosaurs. It’s right by the botanical gardens – lovely long wide corridors to run up and down and they have a cool whale and dinosaur section – also birds and animals (stuffed obviously) – open 10 – 5 everyday – R15 for adults – under 16’s free. Eaglevlei Wine Estate/Restaurant – Old Paarl Rd (R101), Muldersvlei, Stellenbosch – 021-8844713, Got western Cape’s biggest jungle gym. On most weekends they have a jumping castle (indoors if raining) – need to book at restaurant. Southern Right Hotel & Restaurant, 14 Glen Rd, Glencairn 021-7820314. Undercover jumping castle, jungle
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gym, sandpit etc all in enclosed play area. Cape Garden Centre –particularly the large indoor play area. Well worth a visit! www.bugzplaypark.co.za/ MTN Science Centre - Canal Walk
101 Things to do with your kids in Cape Town !
http://blog.sa-venues.com/provinces/western-cape/101-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cape-town/
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JOHANNESBURG
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Children's Holiday Entertainment @ Brightwater Children and teens can enjoy loads of adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities at The Brightwater Commons during the school holidays. From Friday 11th June to Sunday 11th July, the centre will be presenting an exciting holiday programme set to keep the ―boredom blues‖ at bay. In keeping with the ―crazy‖ soccer season will be will be the Streetvains Soccer & Sports Court, to open from 10:30am to 6pm daily. Soccer lovers of all ages can put their skills to the test in tournaments and skills competitions on the grass area opposite Sheet Street. Other sporting activities will include volley ball, rugby, table tennis, and darts. Also located in this area will be a stand where football fans can create their very own Makarabas and cloaks in true South African style; or have their faces painted in the colours of their favourite teams. For younger children between the ages of 3 and 11, a variety of inflatables will ensure loads of fun and laughter. To include a 5m high slide, an obstacle course and a kid's boxing ring amongst others, the inflatable's area on the commons will operate from 10am to 5:30pm daily. The entry fee will be R25 for a half hour of play time. A special once off addition to the programme will be a ―Kid's Olympics‖ presented by the New Acropolis centre. Taking place adjacent to the centre's promotions court on Saturday 12th June, from 11am to 4pm, this delightful event will feature a variety of games for children including shot-put, long-jump, wrestling, egg-and-spoon races, and potato sack races. There'll also be face-painting and creative workshops. As children enjoy the various activities, adults can relax and catch all the hottest soccer action on over 40 television screens placed in and around the centre's eateries; whilst enjoying a meal or socializing with family and friends from near and far. The array of food choices will range from Japanese sushi, German schnitzels and sauerkraut, all the way to Greek mezze platters, Mexican tortillas, Italian pizzas and pastas.
For more information contact The Brightwater Commons on 011 789 5052
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Happy Holidays Versus Cabin Fever Kids and teens are invited to come and 'play' at Cresta Shopping Centre during the school holidays - from Friday 11th June to Sunday 11th July. A host of exciting activities will await the young, including an outdoor skating ring, water-balls, foosball tables and a play park. So, whilst adults are soaking up the festive vibe of South Africa's greatest sporting event this year, children and teens can have just as much fun. Visiting the centre's outdoor amphitheatre, one will find a skating ring surrounded by a "forest" of pine trees adorned with fairy-lights - an awesome "winter
wonderland" especially in the evenings. The rink, complete with an artificial surface to ensure a smoother glide as skaters whiz along, will open from 11am to 7pm on Mondays to Saturdays (closing between 2pm and 2:30pm daily) and from 11am to 3pm on Sundays. A nominal fee of R30, including skate hire, will ensure loads of skating fun for the entire family. Adding to the buzz in this area, from Monday 21st June to Sunday 11th July, will be water walking balls -a delightful activity allowing people of all ages to experience the thrill of walking on water in gigantic plastic bubbles. The entertainment levels will be boosted on selected days and times by face-painting, comical antics by Zimbo the Clown, and entertainment by a circus school. Whilst older children and teens enjoy the skating rink, and foosball tables in the centre's Spur and Barnyard Theatre Courts, younger children can enjoy the delights of a Play Park in the centre's Banking Court. This area, packed to the brim with coin operated rides and other play centres, will ensure tons of fun and laughter for little ones. All these activities, taking place at Cresta Shopping centre, are certain to help eliminate the "boredom blues" and provide some added relief for parents during the lengthy school break.
For more information contact Cresta Shopping Centre on 011 678 5306
or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.crestashopping.co.za
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Trunki kiddie’s ride on suitcases
http://www.candidbaby.co.za/
www.babylite.co.za
www.kidstoyrentals.com
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Ouch First Aid Kit: First Aid kit for moms and kids on the go. A small plastic container with all your first aid needs for everyday bums and einas!! 11 cm X 7.5cm
Infobands: An information wrist band for children InfobandT is a soft plastic wristband for children, on which parents can write their name, cell phone number, nationality, eventual allergies etcetera. Should the child wonder off or get lost, other people can easily help the child reunite with their parents and make sure that the child gets the right treatment if anything would happen. A safety net for both children and parents.
My First Friendly Harness:
"My First Friendly Harness" keeps your child close and safe. Perfect for day outings, shopping expeditions, travel and holidays. It provides two safety systems: a top buckle and a bottom belt for double security. The tether can be removed quickly and easily and the harness is rapidly transformed into a child's backpack
with a zippered pocket on the animal for keeping a small toy.
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Teaching Kids to Be Safe Without Making Them Scared ~ Tips for Safety With Strangers and
People Children Know ~ By Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Executive Director
Children’s personal safety skills, when supported, can help them stay safe with most people most of the time. You can teach children to be safe without scaring them - You just need to know how.
Young people are at risk of assault, abduction, and abuse even in caring families, schools, and communities. Prevention is the key to protecting children’s personal safety. The good news is that there are simple and effective ways of teaching children how to protect themselves that will work most of the time.
Parents, teachers, and other caregivers need to know that their children are more likely to be harmed by someone they know than by a stranger. Children need to have clear safety rules both for strangers when they are out on their own and for setting boundaries with people they know.
Anyone can be a child molester—a neighbour, a relative, a family friend, a youth group leader, a teacher, even another child. The best way to protect your children’s personal safety is to make the time to ask them often, "Is there anything you’ve been wondering or worrying about that you haven’t told me?" and to listen to their answers with patience and respect.
Children need to understand that there are different safety rules when they are not in the care of an adult and they are on their own. Children who are only a short distance away from an adult in charge even for a few minutes are on their own. They don’t need to worry. They just need to know what to do.
Just telling children about safety or just showing children what to do is not enough. When we just talk to children about danger, their raised awareness can actually raise their level of anxiety. Young people learn best by actively participating. Practicing children’s personal safety skills increases their confidence and competence. It is important to do this in a way that is not scary, but is fun.
What Children Need to Know About Safety When They Are on Their Own:
Most people are good. This means most strangers are good.
A stranger is just someone I don’t know and can look like a
The rules are different when I am with an adult who is taking care of me and when I am on my own. When I am on my own, my job is to check first with the adult in charge before I let a stranger get close to me, talk to me, or give me anything.
If I am old enough to be out on my own without an adult to ask, it is safer to be where there are other people close by to get help if I need it.
I do not give personal information to a stranger or to someone who makes me feel uncomfortable.
It is OK to get help from strangers if an emergency is happening to me, and there is no one close by that I know.
My job is to check first with the adult in charge before I go anywhere with anyone (a stranger or someone I know). I will tell the adult in charge where I am going, who will be with me, and what I will be doing.
I will have a safety plan for how to get help anywhere I go.
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I will know what my family's safety rules are for children answering the door, being on the phone, and being on the internet.
To be able to follow these rules, children need to practice the following skills:
How to stand and walk with awareness and confidence.
How to keep a safe distance from someone approaching them.
How to walk away from a stranger without waiting even if that person is being very nice.
How to check first even when someone says not to.
How to get help from a busy or insensitive adult if they are lost or scared.
How to make noise, run, and get to safety in case of an emergency.
What to say and do if a stranger approaches them at home.
Children Need To Know These Rules About Safety With People They Know:
I belong to myself--my body, my time, my spirit--ALL of me. Touch for play, teasing, or affection has to be both people's choice and it has to be safe.
Except for health, no one should touch me in my private areas (the parts of the body covered by a bathing suit).
No one should ask me to touch them in their private areas.
Touch or other behaviour for health or safety is not always a choice, but also should never, EVER, have to be a secret.
I do not have to let what other people say control how I feel.
Anything that bothers me should not have to be a secret.
If I have a problem, I need to tell an adult I trust and keep on telling until I get help.
It is never too late to get help.
To be able to follow these rules, children need to practice:
Saying "No" to unwanted or inappropriate behaviour using polite clear words, eye contact, and assertive body language.
Persisting even when someone uses bribes, hurt feelings, or power to try to pressure them into doing something that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Protecting themselves from hurtful words.
Verbal choices for getting out of potentially dangerous situations.
Getting the attention of busy adults and telling the details about situations that make them confused or uncomfortable.