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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> • ME 4CPJaM JM <br /> DATE: September 14, 1992 <br /> TO: Parks and Recreation Board <br /> FROK: Cindy Severtson, Program Supervisor <br /> SUBJECT: safety Camp <br /> I am very pleased to announce that the first Youth Safety Camp was a <br /> huge success. I continue to receive phone calls praising the program. <br /> The ca~np ended on A2:,just 19 with a barbecue and program for the 153 <br /> participants and their families. There were approximately 450-500 <br /> people who attended this closing program. <br /> We received a $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Health to <br /> give free bike helmets to all participants. Participants also received <br /> a packet of information on various safety issues to take home and <br /> discuss with their parents. <br /> Highlights from the two days of camp included: the Smoke House which <br /> simulates being in a house on fire and forces those inside to find <br /> alternate escape routes, John Dooley the weather man at KSTP 5 and his <br /> presentation on weather safety, the canine demonstration and the arrival <br /> of the helicopter carrying Smokey the Bear. Appearances were also made <br /> by McGruff the Crime dog and Sparky the Fire dog. <br /> The participants were divided into six groups. Each group was lead by a <br /> volunteer from the Lake Johanna Fire Department, Minnesota Highway <br /> Patrol or the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. <br /> The program was organized by Pam Kight from the Ramsey County Sheriff's <br /> Dept. , Margaret DuCharme-Johnson,Alternative Transportation Coordinator <br /> in Shoreview, and myself. <br /> The attached page includes a list of presenters and sponsors. <br /> Although extremely time consuming to organize, the camp is a very <br /> worthwhile and fun event for the children. I am planning to make Safety <br /> Camp an annual event in Arden Hills. <br /> CLS:rk <br /> Attachments <br />