Safety Town Commanders Camp 2025

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Safety Town Commanders Camp 2025

Tue, August 12
12:30 pm
- Thu, August 14
4:00 pm

$120 – $140

Time

Tue, August 12, 2025 12:30 pm - August 14, 2025 4:00 pm

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Camp goes on sale February 20th at 10am. Please visit Gorton’s website to register.

  • Camp runs Tuesday August 12th through Thursday August 14th 
  • This camp is for 8-10 year-olds only. In order to register for this camp, your child must be between the ages of 8-10 at the time of camp, with no exceptions.
  •  Have a 5-7 year old? Register for Safety Town Majors Camp 5-7 years here!
Our Safety Town Commanders Camp is modeled after the original Safety Town, but with a curriculum built for the next level, ages 8-10. The focus of this camp will include a review of the original Safety Town (Majors) and will go in-depth with experts in areas like fire safety, internet safety, self defense and beyond. Topics will cover many categories pertinent to this age group including what to do if your alarm goes off, gun safety, walking home alone, falls, poison/medicine safety, bullying/cyber bullying and mindfulness which includes yoga.

Camp is dynamic and interactive, with various what-if scenarios being played out and group discussions moderated by a certified teacher. Children will learn everything from how to use a fire extinguisher to how to navigate safely in today’s cyber world and more!

Want to be a Safety Town sponsor? Contact Ann Wildman for more information.

Interested in being a Safety Town Counselor? Sign up here!

 

We are proud to have the following experts teaching our camp:
Lake Forest Police Department: LFPD will teach the kids safety awareness and self defense in a fun/interactive way! They’ll creatively cover topics such as gun safety, bike and skateboard safety, what to do when you are home alone and cyber safety/online stranger danger.

Image result for Lake Forest Fire Department  Lake Forest Fire Department:  LFFD will teach kids about everything from fireworks safety to first aid, to even demonstrating a sprinkler system with a real-live fire in the safe confines of their smokehouse. This prompts a discussion about home fire prevention and escape plannning.

K9 Reading Buddies of the Northshore: K9 Reading Buddies of the Northshore will bring their therapy dogs on site and teach the campers all about pet safety! Topics covered will include what to do if a scary or unknown dog approaches and the do’s and don’ts around dogs.
Operation Lifesaver: Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Operation Lifesaver will be providing our kids with rail safety education!

 

 

 

 Yoga with Areta: Our resident yoga instructor will teach about the importance of practicing mindfulness and grounding.

 

 

 

 

American Red Cross: The American Red Cross will be focusing on fire emergency preparedness and readiness at home.

 

 

 

 

Welcome Wellness with Mollie Lawniczak: Mollie from Welcome Wellness will be presenting on nutrition!

 

 

 

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LFOLA will teach our kids all about outdoor safety, tick safety, poisonous plants that are indigenous to our prairies, and why it is so important to get off our screens and get outdoors!

Fit2Defend Academy: This will involve an interactive session where kids learn about self-defense and get to practice moves with each other and an instructor.

At Gorton Center, we offer a wide range of classes for both youth and adults, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From art and yoga to acting and robotics, our diverse programs are designed to inspire and engage.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our calendar is filled with a variety of offerings, ensuring there’s always something to captivate your interest. Our commitment to quality means you’ll be learning from the best instructors in their fields.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you at Gorton Center. Join our vibrant community where every event is an opportunity to connect, get inspired, and learn. Come be a part of Gorton Center, where creativity and learning flourish together.

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

Refunds will only be given up to one week prior to the first week of class of any session. (The refund period for some classes, which require advanced reservations or purchase of materials, may be more limited.) Cancellations will incur a $5 handling fee for programs costing under $100 and a 10% handling fee for programs with fees of $100 or more. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified, and a full refund will be given.

There is no refund given for unused film or event tickets.

The last day for eligibility for Safety Town Commanders refunds is July 15th. No exceptions.

Details

Start:
Tue, August 12<br>12:30 pm
End:
Thu, August 14<br>4:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
$120 – $140
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Phone
(847) 234-6060