St John Ambulance in Ryde is launching a new Badger Unit – an after school club for 7 to 10-year-olds.
To give local children and their parents a chance to find out more about being a Badger, an open evening will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church on Wednesday 13th January from 18:30 until 19:45.
Guided by youth leaders, St John Ambulance Badgers Setts offer a great range of activities for children. They meet once a week during term-time and take part in a lively programme, working towards their Super Badger Award.
Badgers can choose from fifteen subjects to help complete their award, such as Adventure Badger, Badger First Aider and Wild Badger.
At the weekly meetings, Badgers take part in activities to help complete each subject. Badger First Aiders can learn how to put someone in the recovery position; Creative Badgers can try out printing and designing; while Adventure Badgers can learn how to use a compass.
A badge and certificate is awarded for each completed subject. Badgers can keep their own record of what they have achieved in their Badger Passport. Once Badgers have earned 12 badges, they receive the Super Badger Award.
Gemma Mackinnon, Unit Manager, commented:
“Being a Badger is all about fun and adventure, but they will also learn some really important life skills, such as first aid.
Article continues below this advertisement “We’d love to see lots of children and their parents at the open evening so do come along to find out more”.
If you’d like more information about joining the new Badger unit in Ryde, contact Gemma Mackinnon on [email protected] or call 07909 942316.
