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Summer Camp Blog – Wednesday, June 18th

Today’s Weather:80 degrees, cloudy skies, some rain, humid. Today’s Meal:Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos, Tri-Tators, Cold/Hot Cereal, Yogurt, Juice, Milk, Fresh Fruit, Bananas.Lunch: BBQ Lunch prepared by Glenview Fire Fighters Local #4186 – Hamburgers/Brats, Veggie Burgers, Mini Corn Dogs, Potato Chips, Watermelon.Dinner: Meatball Subs, Vegan Meatball Subs, Tator Tots, Green Beans, Salad Bars, Pasta w/Veggies, Milk, Cupcakes.Snack: […]

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Summer Camp Blog – Monday, June 16th

Today’s Weather:83 degrees, hazy skies with sun and some humidity Today’s Meal:Breakfast: Waffles, Bacon, Strawberries, Apple Bread, Cereal, Yogurt, Grape Juice, Fresh Fruit, Bananas.Lunch: Sloppy Joes or Grilled Cheese, Coleslaw, Salad Bars, Watermelon, Juice.Dinner: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean, Corn Bread/Butter, Salad Bars, Pumpkin Pie w/Whipped Topping.Snack: Soft Pretzel with Cheese. Camper Activities:Horseback Riding, Pool,

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Summer Camp Blog – Sunday, June 15th

Today’s Weather:80 degrees, hazy skies with sun and some humidity Today’s Meal:Dinner: Lasagna, Garlic Bread Sticks, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Bar, TiramisuSnack: Rice Krispie Treats Camper Activities:Swim tests, All Camp Photo, Cosmic Campfire (all cabins welcome and campfire) Theme is Out of This World:What does it mean? We chose this to represent the infinite possibilities our

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Summer Camp Offers a Place of Healing for Burn Survivors

An empowering, week-long summer camp provides a safe, and judgement-free place for young burn survivors Mount Prospect, Illinois – For the past 34 years, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has helped young burn survivors throughout Illinois by providing a place of acceptance and healing at its yearly Summer Camp held at

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Smoke Alarm Save Highlights Importance of Working Smoke Alarms

Late in the evening on February 16th, a residential fire broke out in Greenville, IL and despite the devastation and damage to the home, a ray of light emerged – the first recorded smoke alarm save through the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program. Thanks to the proactive efforts of the Greenville Fire Protection District,

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First-Ever Statewide Smoke Alarm Installation Blitz Sees 5,000 Units Distributed to 70 FDs Across Illinois

In conjunction with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Coalition Taskforce, Camp I Am Me launched the first-ever statewide smoke alarm installation blitz during the week of October 20th to align with Fire Prevention Month. From Highland Park to Du Quoin and Rock Island to Champaign,

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Camp I Am Me Welcomes Two Exceptional New Board Members

Camp I Am Me is thrilled to introduce its latest additions to the Board of Directors – Dave Roberts and Kim Payne. These two individuals, with their unique backgrounds and experience, will join the existing nine board members in guiding the organization towards the fulfillment of its mission. Meet Dave Roberts:Bringing over 25 years of

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Camp I Am Me Receives FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant Award of $299,047 to Support Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program

Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. This $299,047 grant will enable Camp I Am Me to purchase 16,000 10-year sealed battery

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