This camp is sold out. Please call the main number at 847-234-6060 to be added to the wait list

Twins, Triplets, and Siblings Registration Policy:

This year, families may register multiple children from the same household, including siblings, twins, and triplets. Please note that multiple registrations are only permitted for immediate family members—friends or non-family members may not be included. Gorton will be verifying registrations to ensure compliance with this policy.

• This camp is for 5-7 year-olds only. To register for this camp, your child must be between the ages of 5 and 7 at the time of camp, with no exceptions.
• No repeat campers. Gorton Center will review 2024 graduation list and if your camper has attended Majors camp, you will be contacted and your child withdrawn. This policy allows more opportunities for new campers in the community.
• Have an 8-10-year-old? Sign up for Safety Town Commanders here!

Safety Town is an interactive safety awareness program for children 5-7 years of age. Each day the children will be introduced to various safety issues in a fun and safe environment. The program is taught by certified teachers with hands-on topics led by community guest speakers as well as visits from the Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department. Teen volunteers lead the children through camp every day and receive valuable training along with obtaining community service hours. Campers learn about pedestrian safety by tricycling about a miniature town complete with streets, sidewalks, buildings, stop signs and a working traffic signal. Importance is placed on having the children memorize a cell phone number to call if they should ever become lost. We use fun songs to reinforce all of these principles and the children memorize our very own Safety Town Pledge!

Safety Town will be held at Gorton Center from Tuesday, June 10 through Friday, June 13 from 1 to 4 pm, rain or shine. On Friday, we will have a graduation in our theater. A t-shirt will be provided on the first day of camp for campers to wear throughout the week. We ask that children bring their helmets every day. We will provide the tricycles.

What do Children Learn at Safety Town? Safety Town students learn about a variety of situations and what they should do to remain safe, including:

• Pedestrian, Railroad and Traffic Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Water, Beach and Playground Safety
• Fire Prevention
• Personal Safety
• Pet and Wildlife Safety
• Stranger Safety

Interested in being a counselor?  Register here!

There will be a graduation ceremony on the last day of the program. Certificates of Achievement will be given to all who go through the program. All family members are welcome!  Police and fire representatives will be on hand to answer any questions.

Want to be a Safety Town Sponsor? Contact Ann Wildman