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Safety Town Deputies Camp

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Safety Town Deputies Camp

August 18, 19 & 20, 9 - 11:30 am

Mon, August 18
9:00 am
- 11:30 am

Police Officer with Children from Summer Camp

Time

Mon, August 18, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Pricing

$115

Resources

Safety Town Deputies Waiver

Location

Gorton Children’s Learning Center
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SPONSOR

Gorton Center Safety TownSafety Town Deputies is a Community Favorite

This play-based introduction to safety awareness is designed specifically for ages 2-5. Safety Town Deputies a fun and enriching learning experience that uses age-appropriate programming to introduce young children to pet safety, fire safety and the role of the police in our community. Three fun-filled mornings will be jam packed with safety-themed arts and crafts, songs, stories and special visitors from the Lake Forest Police Department, Lake Forest Fire Department and K-9 Reading Buddies. Each of the special visitors come with a hands-on activity that will leave a lasting impression on the campers: the Big Pretend Dog, a real Police Car to explore, and the Fire Truck with lots of special tools. Sign You Child Up Today!

Safety Town Deputies will be held at Gorton Center from Monday, August 18 through Wednesday, August 20 from 9 am to 11:30 am, rain or shine. Bring your child to the Children’s Learning Center entrance upon arrival – pick up will be located under the covered driveway at 11:30 am each morning.

Registration is Open Now!

Please complete and return the below forms no later than the morning of your child’s first day of camp. Bring a backpack with extra clothes and/or diapers and pull-ups that is labeled with your child’s name.

Please email the completed waiver (at right) to Director Brittney Boyd by August 2.

Our Partners

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.

*SAFETY TOWN CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your child’s Safety Town registration up to four weeks before the first day of camp. We are not able to give refunds for cancellations with less than four weeks notice. A ten percent handling fee will be assessed for all cancellations. To cancel, please call 847-234-6060. If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (less the 10% processing fee) at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. We are unable to refund for any missed days of camp.

 

*NO REPEAT CAMPERS: To ensure that many children in our community have the opportunity to go through camp between the ages of 2 and 5, once your child has graduated from Safety Town, they cannot attend camp again. Thank you for understanding.

 

*WAIT LIST POLICY: If Safety Town sells out, you can place your child on a waitlist by calling the office at 847/234-6060. If a spot opens up, we will contact families in the order they were placed on the waiting list.