VMH to host Safety Day Camp in Waukon for all children Wednesday, June 4
Safety demonstrations during Safety Day Camp ... Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon will be hosting the Safety Day Camp for children ages 6 to 14 Wednesday, June 4 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the photo above, a demonstration during a previous Safety Day Camp shows the importance of safety and helmet use relating to any motorized bike or ATV/UTV. Submitted photo.
Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) will be hosting the Safety Day Camp for children ages 6 to 14 Wednesday, June 4, at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds in Waukon from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to all children in the area. It is a true safety camp that instructs on many areas of safety that address every child’s life.
During the camp, 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. Hands-on demonstrations teach lifesaving first aid techniques and reveal the hidden hazards of children’s surroundings. Camp demonstrations also focus on farm hazards associated with various safety topics.
Parents can register their children to participate in the camp by picking up a registration form at the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital or from the Allamakee County Extension Office. Or register for the camp online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMQPJPL.
Only the first 150 applications will be accepted. A small registration fee for the event covers lunch, snacks, a take-home goodie bag, first aid kit and a safety day camp t-shirt. For questions, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
