+lostinjersey Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 http://www.state.nj.us/dep/seeds/litw.htm The New Jersey State Park Service offers an informative program for young students (grades 1 - 4) that focuses on what to do if lost in the woods. The content highlights nine simple tips to help a child if they are separated from their family, class or friends while camping, hiking or recreating in a woodlands area. This program was developed by British Colombia Search and Rescue and is based on materials from the book Lost in the Woods by Colleen Politano. an ad I saw in the paper said its for kids 6-10 the website says 7-10. feh. its being run 1/23 at chesequake state park at 1pm and theres no charge. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Wow, I should probably take the class since it happens to me every weekend. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment
+Team Perrito Blanco Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Sounds like a great idea. I'll have to look into this one. Thanx for the info. Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 EMS runs a similar program, highly reccommend you take your kids to this class. Adults will also learn something as well. Quote Link to comment
+Joe Smith Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Yeah my parents taught all of us about that when we were kids. 1. if you get lost assume that nobody is looking for you and try to find your way back. 2. Moss only grows on the ssw side of trees. 3. even if you don't know where you are, pick a direction that seems right and continue on. 4. If you find your way to a road, try and hitch hike back. If a guy has a van and a bag of candy, go with him. 5. If you get thirsty, drink right from the stream, you won't get sick. 6. If it gets dark, go to sleep but wake up early to continue your blind trudging through the woods. Seriously, This is something that every kid should be taught. Free classes should be held all over the country and alot more often Joe Smith Quote Link to comment
+Medic005 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 We have a similar program at my EMS base, we offer free seminars on Woods Smarts and Dog Awareness. DOG AWARENESS is designed to teach children how to interact with both familiar and unfamiliar dogs. “WOODS SMARTS” is designed to teach children how not to get lost, what to do if they ever become lost, and some methods to increase their chances of being found quickly. Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Ya know, some kids were SUPPOSED TO BE lost in the woods. This is not necessarily a bad thing. I can think of at least 25 on my floor who should not go to this program! Quote Link to comment
+Team Perrito Blanco Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Ya know, some kids were SUPPOSED TO BE lost in the woods. This is not necessarily a bad thing. I can think of at least 25 on my floor who should not go to this program! On your floor as in carpet? Just open the door and let them out! Quote Link to comment
+Team Rampant Lion Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 DOG AWARENESS is designed to teach children how to interact with both familiar and unfamiliar dogs. Bummer! Dog Awareness is for kids. I was hoping I could take my big, stupid dog to a class that would teach her not to run so far away when she sees an animal she is afraid of! By the time I find her, we are both lost in the woods! Seriously, sounds like a great class. Quote Link to comment
+Zeute Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 That is a great idea. I've been looking for classes like that for me! Quote Link to comment
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