[E-updates] News Releases From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

[Lisa Patterson]

Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Wednesday, September 10,
2003

        1) Class to Teach First Aid Techniques to Little People
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PREPARED BY Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
CLASS TO TEACH FIRST AID TECHNIQUES TO LITTLE PEOPLE
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Recreation Instruction
Division is offering a hands-on first aid class called "First Aid for Little
People," which is specially designed for children from 5 to 12 years of age.
The course will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and costs $14 per
child. Pre-registration is required.

The two, two-hour long classes focus on very simple procedures that can help
children stay calm and in control if they fall off their bike or the jungle
gym at the park. Some of the topics include: how the body reacts to a cut,
the importance of cleaning a wound and putting on a bandage, as well as
staying calm during traumatic situations.

"Children build self confidence by having first aid and safety training," Jo
Ellis, recreation supervisor, said. "It helps them become leaders on the
playground or around their neighborhood because they know what to do if
someone needs assistance."

The class will cover how children should use the phone in the event they
have to call 911. Each child will also receive a book and other supplies
used in the class to take home.

The sessions will also cover choking and the hazards of eating on the run.

"The children will hear the safety tips that their parents have been giving
them on a daily basis," Ellis said. "Sometimes children are more receptive
when they hear them from someone else."

To register for First Aid for Little People, individuals can enroll online
at www.lprd.org or they can visit a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility,
including:  the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence
Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700
West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; Prairie
Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141
Massachusetts St.

For more information on First Aid for Little People or any recreation
instruction program, please contact Ellis at  832-7930.



Roger Steinbrock
Marketing Supervisor
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Lawrence
947 New Hampshire 200B, PO Box 708
Lawrence KS 66044
(785) 832-3458
rsteinbrock@ci.lawrence.ks.us
http://www.lprd.org






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Lisa K. Patterson
Communications Coordinator
City of Lawrence
PO Box 708
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-3406
fax (785) 832-3405
lpatterson@ci.lawrence.ks.us
http://www.lawrenceks.org