PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our Summer Camp includes the following topics:
Please note that these programs are subject to some
changes due to schedule conflicts of visiting speakers.
| Pedestrians | Crossing the street, looking both ways, signs and stoplights |
| Fire | Prevention, calling 911, “Stop, drop and roll!” (field trip) |
| Bicycles | Safety & traffic rules, helmets, hand signals (policeman) |
| Poisons | Prevention, home safety, medicines |
| Water & beach | Where and when to swim, the buddy system (lifeguard visit) |
| Stranger? Danger! | Who is a stranger? Who is a friend? |
| Good touch, bad touch | “I am in charge of my body.” |
| Pets and animals | Pet care, respect for unfamiliar animals (veterinarian visit) |
| First Aid | How to treat minor scrapes. When to get help. |
| Playgrounds | Swings, slides, courtesy and sharing |
| Buses | Riding, getting on and off a bus |
Classes are limited to 40 campers and 12-15 teen volunteers. A certified teacher is assisted by volunteer teen counselors (grades 6, 7, 8 and 9) and a teen aide.
A field trip may be taken to the nearby Fire Station or a fireman may visit. Police, lifeguards, school buses, paramedics and veterinarians may visit also.
The Evanston Safety Town Committee is made up of parent volunteers from public and private schools. We welcome your help. Contact Chairman Emily Guthrie (847-866-6185) to volunteer. District 65 PTAs help defray the costs of scholarships with contributions.
On the first day, please plan to stay a few minutes for an explanation of procedures for drop-off and pick-up. You will also meet the teens who will be counselors at the camp.
Location for 2008 Camps:
Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax
Questions? Please contact Emily Williams Guthrie, Chairman/Director 847-866-6185 or email eguthrie@evanstonsafetytown.org.