The Great Bend Recreation Commission has some great programs for your child to participate in on February 27^th when school is out for the day.  Pre-registrations are required by February 20^th.  Wild in the Winter Kids Day Out:  Join Jean Aycock, KWEC/KDWPT Educator, as we learn all about how wild animals survive the worst Kansas can throw at them, from keeping warm to finding food.  Please drop off and pick up your children at the Activity Center (2715 18^th St.).  Students will be bused to and from the KWEC by USD 428.  This program will be held on Friday, February 27^th, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and is for children ages 6 to 12.

We’re also offering a Babysitters Training course for children ages 11 – 15 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Great Bend Recreation Commission (1214 Stone St.) on Friday, February 27^th.  This course gives participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants through school-aged children.  Topics include safety issues, preventing injuries and illness, basic child care, first aid, rescue breathing, care for choking and age appropriate behavior.

For more information about other exciting programs or to register for these programs, contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755 ext 2, stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street, or e-mail recreation@gbrc.kscoxmail.com.