The American College of Surgeons has found that 50% of ATV injuries and fatalities involve children under 16, and the risk of injury is 2.5 times greater if the driver is under 16 than for drivers under 34, and 4.5 times higher for drivers ages 35-50. Helmets were worn by only 30% of patients.
Requirements:
Work with your teacher to get permission from the school administration to bring this educational program to your school.
Determine at least three possible dates that could work for your school.
Reach out ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma using the contact information below.
Complete all necessary steps to secure the location, coordinate transportation needs (if any), and other planning details.
Suggested Advertisements/Promotion of Event: Consider creating flyers to post around the school, add ATV stats and other information to morning announcements the week before the event, create and share social media posts, create a bulletin board, or any other activity to increase interest and enthusiasm for the event. (extra points available)
Provide any student volunteers needed for the day. (extra points available)
Take photos of the event and add to your submission.
Tell us the total number of students that attended the event.
Is This Activity Online, In-person, or both: In-person
Cost: Free
Point Value: 400
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Tags:
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
About/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mike Klumpp
Email: bklumpp@bethanychildrens.org
Phone: (405) 657-7444
Organization: ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma led by Safe Kids Oklahoma
Tags: #atvridesafe #RideSmart #BethanyChildrens
About Your Organization: Safe Kids Oklahoma is led by The Bethany’s Children's Health Center, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, bike rodeos, and safety booths... with a mission of preventing unintentional childhood injury. Safe Kids Oklahoma hosts safety events, conduct workshops in everything from schools to hospitals, advocates for effective legislation, and distributes safety devises such as car seats, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, helmets, and personal floatation devises.
Organization Website: https://ridesafeok.org/Home_Page.php
https://www.bethanychildrens.org/departments/community-health/atv-safety/
The American College of Surgeons has found that 50% of ATV injuries and fatalities involve children under 16, and the risk of injury is 2.5 times greater if the driver is under 16 than for drivers under 34, and 4.5 times higher for drivers ages 35-50. Helmets were worn by only 30% of patients.
Requirements:
Work with your teacher to get permission from the school administration to bring this educational program to your school.
Determine at least three possible dates that could work for your school.
Reach out ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma using the contact information below.
Complete all necessary steps to secure the location, coordinate transportation needs (if any), and other planning details.
Suggested Advertisements/Promotion of Event: Consider creating flyers to post around the school, add ATV stats and other information to morning announcements the week before the event, create and share social media posts, create a bulletin board, or any other activity to increase interest and enthusiasm for the event. (extra points available)
Provide any student volunteers needed for the day. (extra points available)
Take photos of the event and add to your submission.
Tell us the total number of students that attended the event.
Is This Activity Online, In-person, or both: In-person
Cost: Free
Point Value: 400
Share photos and videos to school social media sites and tag Oklahoma Challenge and sponsoring safety organization.
Tags:
Facebook #okchallenge or @OklahomaChallengeDistractedDriving
Instagram @oklahomachallenge or #okchallenge
About/Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mike Klumpp
Email: bklumpp@bethanychildrens.org
Phone: (405) 657-7444
Organization: ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma led by Safe Kids Oklahoma
Tags: #atvridesafe #RideSmart #BethanyChildrens
About Your Organization: Safe Kids Oklahoma is led by The Bethany’s Children's Health Center, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, bike rodeos, and safety booths... with a mission of preventing unintentional childhood injury. Safe Kids Oklahoma hosts safety events, conduct workshops in everything from schools to hospitals, advocates for effective legislation, and distributes safety devises such as car seats, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, helmets, and personal floatation devises.
Organization Website: https://ridesafeok.org/Home_Page.php
https://www.bethanychildrens.org/departments/community-health/atv-safety/
