The kids attended a week long course that taught them all about being safe. The radkids program supplies kids with such good information that I highly recommend it to every kid to attend. The information they teach the kids can be a little scary that is why you have to be 8 years or older to take the class but it keeps kids aware of things that could happen. They were taught several self defense moves to get them out of situations where people have grabbed them. The man in the BIG red suit was there for them to practice on and boy did those kids hit hard. They were also taught to be loud and make lots of noise and use every move they had to get away from the bad people. Studies have shown that kids that use these guidelines get away and avoid bad situations.
Ashlynn with certificate of completion.
Carter with his Certificate of completion.
Ashlynn suited up to defend herself. She was too scared to fight the guy in the red suit because she is not a fan of anyone dressed in a costume, but she did practice her "stay back" stance and asked the man what the password was to see if he was safe to go with. Then she ran fast to get away.
Then it was Carter's turn. He kneed the guy right in the tenders and caused lots of groans. Carter was loud and hit hard.
This was time spent well this summer! The kids are definitely doing this again next summer for a refresher course.
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