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Who are Kids on the Block ???
The Kids on the Block are life-size puppets who travel to schools and to other locations within
the districts to educate the communities about coping with disabilities and accepting others who are different.
Kids on the Block presentations are performed by trained puppeteers for the community. A complete
performance is approximately 45 minutes long and is followed by a question and answer period.
AVAILABLE PRESENTATION TOPICS:
- Aids
- Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco Abuse
- Asthma
- Autism
- Auto And Bike Safety
- Bereavement
- Bullies And School Safety
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Child Of Divorced Parents
- Deafness
- Diabetes
- Emotional Disturbance
- Epilepsy
- Fire Safety
- Gangs, Violence, And Prejudice
- Healthy Snacking
- Lupus
- Mental Health
- Mentally Challenged
- Multiculturalism
- Physical Abuse
- Pool And Water Safety
- Sexual Abuse
- Spina Bifida
- Visual Impairment
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Lessons
- Vandalism Prevention
Presentations
Thursday January 18, 2007 @ RMSS, @10:00 a.m....subject is Divorce.
Thursday February 22, 2007 @ Iroquois Falls Preschool Center @ 10:00 a.m. The topic is "Healthy Snacks.
Not only is it the law, but children of all ages must wear their helmets to ensure themselves a
better chance of survival in the event they have an accident. A smart rider, is a safe rider. This is a reminder to children
to wear proper safety gear, at whatever sport they are involved with.
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What do The Kids on the Block do?
The medium of live puppet theatre makes a Kids on The Block performance an unforgettable educational
experience. It is through powerful, lively scripts and question/answer sessions that many widely held myths and misconceptions
about people are replaced with facts. Both children and adults are enriched with attitudes of understanding, warmth and sensitivity
that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Kids on the Block performances are available at no cost, however, a donation would be greatly appreciated.
When you are interested in a performance, please call our sponser, Seizure and Brain Injury Centre at: 705-264-2933
VOLUNTEERS
Our Volunteer Program is suitable for teens to seniors. Our special teen program provides
high school students with an opportunity to fulfill requirements for graduation. Everone is given the opportunity for positive
role modelling, an outlet for personal expression, a chance to work as a team, enhance skills, and build self-esteem and self-confidence.
Finally, it is an enjoyable way to educate and entertain the community.
DUTIES
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Attend training workshops and practices
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Memorize scripts
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Perform at schools and community groups
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Learn about different issue
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
There are several benefits to the Community Friends - Kids on the Block Program:
Our aim is:
- to improve the knowledge and skills of students and their parents in the prevention of disease and
injuries
- to guide children towards healthy attitudes about a variety of social concerns, disorders, and disabilities
so they will be more accepting of themselves and others
- to assist the children towards responsible decision making
- to teach and educate children in proper safety in a variety of ways
- to provide and develop self-esteem for youth
- to become role models in the community
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