Event Details

Shoreline Kids Safety Day

October 02, 2005 (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)

Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center will host its annual "Kids Safety Day" on the grounds of the center, Route 153 in Essex, from noon until 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The day will showcase a variety of presenters and be filled with exhibits that will focus on ways to keep children healthy and safe, including:

• Free child DNA kits
• “Mad Science” demonstrations
• Wind Over Wings wildlife rehabilitation and animal rescue will showcase several birds of prey
• LIFE STAR helicopter (weather conditions permitting)
• A “Glow Germ” test, provided by the Middlesex Hospital Infection Control Department, that demonstrates proper handwashing techniques
• Gun safety
• Boating safety
• Traffic safety
• Bus safety
• Water safety
• Lead safety
• Railroad safety
• Fitness for kids demonstrations by Shoreline Fitness
• Disaster ground searches
• FEMA
• A special robot used by bomb squads
• Smoking prevention
• Emergency services and vehicles, including fire, ambulance and police
• Middlesex Hospital Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy
• Poison control
• University of Connecticut Agricultural Division will provide education on poisonous plants

There will also be a roving magician, clowns, face painting, a moonwalk, climbing wall and refreshments. Family-friendly tours of the medical facility itself will also be available throughout the day. For more information on the event, call (860) 358-3755.

Location

Shoreline Medical Center
260 Westbrook Road, Route 153
Essex, CT 06426
Directions

Contact Information

Sheryl Lawrie
860-358-3755