Veterans Memorial Hospital will be hosting their bi-annual Safety Day Camp for children ages 6 to 14 Thursday, June 10, at the Allamakee Fairgrounds from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to all children in the area. It is a afety camp that instructs many areas of safety in every child’s life.
Each year, many children are killed or injured on America’s farms and at home. This summer, safety day camps, such as the one being hosted by Veterans Memorial Hospital, are being held to teach children how to prevent injuries and reduce the risk of accidents. During the camps, children participate in interactive activities that reinforce the importance of taking responsibility for their own safety, respecting parents’ safety rules and sharing safety tips with their family and friends.
Individual topics covered at this year’s safety camp will include the following: