Scrubby Bear and the Clean Hands Club

At this time the Disease Prevention Education Program is in transition to a new coordinator and is unable to schedule presentations or special events beyond January 15th.  This page will be updated when scheduling is once again available.  For immediate concerns or questions please contact the Katie Gage at 515-246-6304.

The Scrubby Bear youth hygiene program consists of materials developed to help children know the importance of good hand washing and general sanitation habits for preventing disease transmission such as infectious diarrhea, Hepatitis A, colds, etc.

Scrubby Bear is a large bear mascot that presents a good                         
hygiene message  to children in a friendly, fun format.
The Scrubby Bear program has a curriculum full of
activities and lessons for teachersand instructors to
use in the classroom and at outreach events.      

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Scrubby's presentation includes:

• Special toys and powders that make learning about
  washing your hands fun
• Scrubby's magic germ light which makes germs glow
  on your hands, showing children how transmission
  of these germs occurs
• Games and slogans that are meant to keep children
  involved while they learn and to remind them of the
  need for good hygiene

The program is most appropriate for children 4 to 7 years old who are at a critical age for developing good hygiene habits. It has been successfully used by schools, hospitals, health agencies, and day care centers.

In addition to the presentation, there is a Scrubby Bear book that is loaded with games and activities for learning about hygiene, and it is FREE.

Also, have your kids visit our Scrubby Bear Kids Website!

Please contact the DPE Coordinator, at (515) 471-8337 to set up a presentation or for more information on volunteering with the Scrubby Bear program.

View a slide show of Scrubby Bear at Brookview Elementary by clicking here!

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