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from may 2 to may 12, various ymca locations will offer a free program to engage and educate the community about the importance of water safety skills, and provide more of america?s youth access to water safety lessons. during the eight-day course, children
ages 3 to 12 will learn how to respond if they find themselves in unexpected water situations?from how to reach the water?s surface if they submerge to safely reaching a pool?s edge or exiting any body of water. registration required and availability on a first- come, first-serve basis. ? ymcabatonrouge.org grow / y o u t h backpack designed for children with autism children?s book
week celebrate children?s book week this month from monday, may 2 to sunday, may 8. to celebrate, children are invited to visit their local library branch to have their picture taken while holding a copy of their favorite book. children may bring a favorite book from home or select one from the library?s collection. participants can also register for a chance to win a free book. ? ebrpl.com students with autism are now able to wear a backpack loaded with sensory features to fit their needs, thanks to a group of six college students at the university of minnesota. one of the creators, will radke, had grown up in a foster home, where he lived with many children with disabilities. from there, the nesel pack was born. since individuals with autism are more sensitive to light, sound and touch, many wear weighted vests to provide a sense of comfort and flashlight night at the swamp experience bluebonnet swamp after the sun goes down and the nightlife comes out to play on friday, may 20 at brec?s bluebonnet swamp. park gates remain open on these special nights until 9 p.m. to allow visitors to explore the trails, enjoy live animal encounters, and view a nature film. no registration is necessary. ? brec.org/swamp 20 brparents.com | may 2016
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