The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis is proud to present the Scrubby Bear Program as a the newest addition to our Youth and Educational Outreach offerings! Scrubby Bear is a Red Cross program designed for Kindergarten and First Grade aged-children about the importance of hand washing. Proper hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent diseases such as colds, flu, Hepatitis A, and infectious diarrhea. Due to recent outbreaks of potentially pandemic flu like H1N1, this information is more important than ever!
The young participants in this half hour program learn about how germs are spread and discuss methods to prevent infection. Hand washing techniques are practiced and other good hygiene tips discussed. Central to this presentation is the story of Scrubby Bear, a young bear who knows a lot about good hygiene practices! At the end of the presentation, participants become official card-carrying members of the Scrubby Bear Clean Hands Club after taking the club pledge.If you are interested in bringing this popular and innovative program to your Kindergarten and First Grade students, contact Adam Moschell, head of youth activities at the Indy Red Cross chapter, at 317-396-9419 or amoschell@redcross-indy.org, to schedule a presentation.
Remember what Scrubby Bear says: "Don't get sick! Wash up quick!"