RubberBuzz || Akron Unleashed: Safety Town

6.19.2005

Safety Town

Safety Town was just about the coolest thing ever when I was growing up. I loved the traffic light in the middle of the roads painted on the blacktop of my elementary school. When I got older, I decided to give back and volunteer my time at one such camp. A few days into it, this little girl called me "a big asshole." I never laughed so hard in my life. She covered her face from embarrassment. After I composed myself, I told her not to say that again; I also decided right then that I liked her. For the rest of camp, I went out of my way to get her extra art supplies. I wonder how Safety Town works these days?

During Safety Town, the children learned bicycle safety, how to cross the street safely, water safety and more. They also learned about 911 and traffic lights and practiced riding the school bus in preparation for kindergarten.[...]

Children who attended Safety Town also became acquainted with safety and law enforcement vehicles, including the respective sirens...

When I was volunteering, we took the kids to see the jail cells at the local police station. They really liked the padded cell. I thought there were a few that we could leave behind. Some time in a padded cell might have done them good.

West Side Leader :: Children go to town with safety

(joe :: Safety Town)

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