August 18, 2022

Safety Camp 2022

Safety Camp is a joint program offered by the City of Shorewood, Excelsior Fire District, and the South Lake Police Department. It is designed to teach children about safety while having a fun camp experience!

Excelsior Fire in the News

The South Lake Minnetonka Police Dept and Excelsior Fire District had more than 30 kids attend the annual Safety Camp.  Activities the kids participated in:

- Checked out a SWAT truck and tried on SWAT gear

- Learned about fire safety and fire prevention

- Practiced their skills at the spray house

- Learned about firefighter gear

- Made their own first aid kit

- Were taught a few self-defense breakaway moves

- Watched the Minnetonka Police Department K-9 unit

- Learned the importance of life safety decision making with Dona Bania

- Bike safety and custom helmet fitting

- Sat in an air care helicopter

- Dined on fruit snacks, pizza, and popsicles!

Thanks to everyone who helps make this event happen!!

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