Where
THE MAIN CAMPUS OF SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL6230 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Driving Directions
Contact
Kidpower's Central OfficeKidpower Teenpower Fullpower International
8004676997
safety@kidpower.org
Kidpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop for ages 6-12 with their adults in Santa Cruz, CA
"My kids loved the self-defense practice with the padded instructor - and I have more peace of mind!"
Families with older kids practice “People Safety” skills to prevent problems and improve communication with peers, family, strangers, and others -- at home, at school, and in public. People Safety skills help kids enjoy activities and outings of all kinds with safety and confidence. In this class, kids will also practice physical self-defense skills for emergencies, using their ‘full force’ with a padded instructor.
Using examples and activities relevant to kids 6-12, we’ll practice skills to:
Families with older kids practice “People Safety” skills to prevent problems and improve communication with peers, family, strangers, and others -- at home, at school, and in public. People Safety skills help kids enjoy activities and outings of all kinds with safety and confidence. In this class, kids will also practice physical self-defense skills for emergencies, using their ‘full force’ with a padded instructor.
Using examples and activities relevant to kids 6-12, we’ll practice skills to:
- Show awareness and confidence
- Move away from possible problems
- Build effective Stranger Safety habits
- Use voice as a safety tool
- Set clear boundaries
- Deal with bullying
- “Tell” without “tattling”
- Take the power out of mean words
- Make safety plans with family & friends
- Get help from busy adults -- and persist!
- Find your family or group if you get separated in public
- Use physical self-defense skills in an emergency: with step-by- step coaching, kids will practice using their full force safely and effectively with a padded instructor.
Workshop Fee: $140/child (includes accompanying adults with that child)
Pre-registration is required as there is limited space.
This workshop is not appropriate for infants or children younger than 6 years old.
Please arrange child care prior to the workshop.
Donations over the amount of workshop fees are tax-deductible. We do not turn anyone away from our public workshops for lack of money. Scholarship information is available on our website.