St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center is set to host its annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo and Safe Kids Day on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2381 Lawrenceville Road in Lawrenceville.
The event aims to provide children ages 3 through 12 and their families with an opportunity to learn about safety and prevention while participating in sports and other recreational activities.
The day will include bicycle inspections conducted by the Economy Bike Shop and the Lawrenceville Police Department. Bicycle tires, frames, handlebars, chain guards and reflectors are checked, and parents receive a check-list for each bike indicating if anything needs to be repaired. Children are then given a free bike helmet, which is fitted by one of the St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center’s therapists. They may ride a bicycle safety course, which is organized by the police department, where they illustrate knowledge of traffic signals, hand signals, parked cars and how to avoid unexpected obstacles.
Water safety programs will be conducted by the Making Waves Swim School and will include games and other activities geared towards water safety. St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center will give away a limited number of Personal Flotation Devices for children up to 90 pounds.
The event will also include interactive safety games, the Trenton Thunder moon bounce and a visit by Trenton Thunder mascot Boomer.
Children must pre-register for this event to receive a free bike helmet and bike inspection. Registration will begin March 1, 2016 by email at bikerodeo@slrc.org (preferred) or by phone at (609) 896-9500, ext. 2212.
