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Summer Camp Blog – Friday, June 20th

Today’s Weather:85 degrees – cloudy with light drizzle in morning, clearing by noon Today’s Meal:Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage Links, Cereal, Yogurt, Juice, Milk, Fresh Fruit, Bananas.Lunch: Individual Pizza Cheese and Cheese & Sausage, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Salad Bars, Juice, Fresh Fruit.Dinner: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Black Beans, Salad Bars, Milk. Camper Activities: Pool, Waterfront – Swimming, Kayaks […]

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Summer Camp Blog – Thursday, June 19th

Today’s Weather:85 degrees, partly sunny, warm, slight breeze Today’s Meal:Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Sliced Eggs, Cold/Hot Cereal, Yogurt, Juice, Milk, Fresh Fruit, BananasLunch: Italian Beef, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Crinkle Cut Carrots, Salad Bars, JuiceDinner: Spaghetti, Meat and Meatless Sauce, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Apple Sauce, Salad Bars, Milk, BrowniesSnack: Warm Pretzel with Cheese Sauce Camper Activities:Gaga Ball,

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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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School & Fire Officials Gather in Wood Dale to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students

Specialized smoke alarms distributed to protect children across Chicagoland Wood Dale, IL – In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, local fire departments, and Child’s Voice School, specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf

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Challenge Accepted: Survivors Tackle Wall Climbing & Rollercoasters

Over the past couple months, Family Challenge Days have popped up on the programs calendar and across Illinois. In April, nearly 40 family members from our burn survivor community joined us at First Ascent in Peoria for some indoor wall climbing activities! Family members were also supported by members of the Peoria Firefighters Local 50

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