Teddy Bear Clinic
What: A story, medical education, therapeutic medical art activity, and medical checkup play will be facilitated by a Certified Child Life Specialist with volunteer assistance from child life and nursing students. We will provide developmentally appropriate medical education, teach coping skills, and give kids a sense of control with their own medical experiences by guiding them as they give their personal teddy bear a checkup!
Why: to help make doctor visits less scary for your child and empower he or she to be able to get through challenging experiences. We aim to promote positive coping through a "Dose of Play."
Where: Frank G. Murray Community Center. We will aim to set up outside (weather permitting) and social distance as much as possible. Masks are required to be worn by facilitators, parents and children 5 years and up.
When: Wednesday, March 10th, 1:00-2:00pm.
Who: This event on 3/10/21 is designated for children 5-7. Younger siblings are welcome to register as well. Be sure to submit registration and payment for each child. Registration will be maxed at 20 in case of rain and it is moved indoors (this includes caregivers that will accompany child). Max amount of guests in the community center is 25 (leaving 5 for facilitator and volunteers). The event is subject to being cancelled if less than 8 children are registered at the 24 hour mark prior to the start of the event.
Cost: $15/child. Along with the playful educational experience, children will take home a Dose of Play doctor bag (tote), kid safe medical items for play, doctor ID badge, and a "Doctor for a Day" certificate!!
Kids can bring their doctor bags to their own checkups!
Each child needs to bring their own (clean) teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal from home the day of the event they are registered for. If your child or anyone in your household is exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19, please keep your child home and follow CDC quarantine guidelines.
In March we celebrate Child Life Month! To learn more about the role of a Certified Child Life Specialist, please visit here or the Association of Child Life Professionals website!
