Safe Baby Sitter Class: This exciting course
is open to any youth ages 11-15 who want to provide
safe and responsible care for children. This training
will help participants develop skills in the areas
of leadership, safety and safe play, CPR, first aid
and professionalism. Cost is $15.00 per student, which
includes their manual and certificate. Please call
the Outreach Center for class schedules.
CPR: Learn the basics of CPR. Each class will
teach you lifesaving techniques for infants, children
and adults.
Child Passenger Safety Program: Certified Instructors
provide instruction to parents, child care workers
etc., on the proper installation of car seats and booster
seats into your vehicle. Car seat checks are conducted
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00
a.m. to 12 noon at the Fashion Mall. 1st Floor Parking
Garage Entrance on the West side of the Mall, 321 N.
University Drive. For more information, call 954-452-2564.
Citizen Police Academy: This
13-week program will give you first hand knowledge
of the inner workings of the Plantation Police Department.
You'll see a K-9 demonstration, participate in our
firearms range, process a crime scene, learn about
Citizen safety and meet Plantation's own "SWAT" team.
Participation is free; refreshments are served. Attendance
to every class is not mandatory, and may be made
up in another session.Please call for more information on the
next
session.
Women's Self Defense: This two-hour class teaches
women the basics of self defense, from options in a
situation to risk reduction. This program not only
teaches you how to reduce your exposure to violence,
but also provides an introduction to actual physical
self defense moves. This class is free, but space is
limited. Call the Outreach Center for class schedules.
Mature Drivers Course - Coaching
the Mature Driver: Have a ticket? Want a reduction
in your insurance? Or do you just need a refresher
course in basic defensive driving? This class is geared
toward the senior community to accomplish all three
goals. The cost for the one-time, all day session is
$12.00. Classes are held on the 4th Tuesday of every
month.
Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.): This
worthwhile organization for people 50 years of age
or older not only performs many service projects for
the City of Plantation, but is very active and social,
too. Want to have fun meeting other seniors and do
some good for your community? Then come to the S.A.L.T.
meetings! There is no membership fee and we meet every
3rd Thursday of the month. A free breakfast is served
at 9 a.m., with the meeting from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Gun Lock Safety Class: This hour-long class
will teach you about the different types of guns and
locks on the market today, as well as how to keep your
family and friends safe. As you leave, you will receive
gun-locks for every weapon you own. Please do not bring
any weapons to this class.
For information or an application for any of the above
classes or programs, contact Lynn Braden at 916-5601. |