Ventura County, Calif. – The American Red Cross of Ventura County invites children ages 7 to 12 to learn all about safety education during Safe Kid’s Day. Several upcoming sessions are being offered from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on selected dates including Thursday, January 21 at the Ventura Boys & Girls Club, 1929 Johnson Drive in Ventura; Thursday, February 11 at the Simi Valley Boys & Girls Club, 2850 Lemon Drive; and Tuesday, February 16 at the Somis Boys & Girls Club, 5268 North Street.

Presented by the American Red Cross of Ventura County Youth Services Program, high school club members provide children with all types of emergency training. Highlights include Basic First Aid where kids learn what to do in an emergency, how & when to get help and what to do when help arrives. In addition, students will be trained in Water Safety, learning ways to prevent drowning and using safety precautions and rescue procedures for water activity. The Fire Safety segment will help kids understand how to prevent fires, the importance of controlling air flow to fire and developing ways to prevent burns.

Students will also learn ways to avoid motor vehicle injuries during the Safe Wheels training and learn the importance of using safety belts, cycling helmets & knee pads. Rules for school bus safety and preventing bicycle injuries will also be presented.

Other training includes Lost & Found, which outlines ways to prevent getting lost, and teaches kids how to make a preparation plan if lost. Students will also learn how to prevent choking and first aid procedures during Chocking Prevention.

The emergency training is conducted by high school students in the American Red Cross of Ventura County Youth Services Program. To prepare for training, high school students undergo First Aid Training and other emergency preparedness programs to instruct kids 7-12 years of age in safety skills.

“This is a great opportunity for teens to serve as role models to young children,” said Pam Mays, Director & Volunteer of Youth Services. “This is vital information to help save lives and keep kids safe,” she added.

To register for the event, call the American Red Cross of Ventura County at 805-987-1514, ext. 306.

Since 1917, the American Red Cross of Ventura County has been meeting needs throughout the communities it serves. Each year, more than 1,200 local volunteers respond to more than 50 local disasters, teach tens of thousands of individual’s vital lifesaving skills, and support the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. The American Red Cross is not a government agency.