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Abingdon

Fire Company

Safety Matters Summer Camp

A Free Three-Day Safety Education Program for Children Ages 8–12

About the Program

The Abingdon Fire Company Safety Matters Summer Camp provides children ages 8 through 12 with hands-on safety education designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical life skills.

Throughout this free three-day program, participants will learn important safety concepts from experienced first responders and community safety professionals through interactive lessons, demonstrations, and activities. Topics may include fire safety, first aid awareness, emergency preparedness, personal safety, bicycle safety, water safety, and more.

Snacks will be provided each day.

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Program Details

Dates

August 4–6, 2026

Time

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Ages

8–12 Years Old

Cost

Free

What Participants Will Learn

Fire Safety

Learn how to prevent fires and respond safely during emergencies.

First Aid Awareness

Understand basic first aid concepts and emergency response.

Personal Safety

Build confidence in recognizing and avoiding unsafe situations.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn how to prepare for emergencies at home and in the community.

Community Awareness

Explore the role of first responders and community safety partners.

Bicycle Safety

Practice safe riding habits and proper protective equipment use.

Water Safety

Learn important safety practices around pools, lakes, and waterways.

Home Safety

Identify common household hazards and ways to prevent injuries.

Building Safer Communities Through Education

The Safety Matters Summer Camp is part of the Abingdon Fire Company’s ongoing commitment to community risk reduction and public safety education.

By teaching children practical safety skills at an early age, we help build confidence, encourage responsible decision-making, and create a safer community for everyone.

The lessons learned during this program can benefit participants for years to come.

Register Your Child

Registration is required and space is limited. Please complete the form below for each child attending the program.

Parents or guardians will be asked to provide emergency contact information, medical considerations, authorized pickup information, and photo release preferences as part of the registration process.

Parent/Guardian Information

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Child Information

Name(Required)
Additional Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number
 
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