Media Advisory & Photo Op - Students learn safety and leadership at CAA camp

THORNHILL, ON, July 14, 2016 /CNW/ -

What:	Elementary school students from across southern Ontario will learn first aid, fire and bus safety at the annual CAA School Safety Patrol Leadership Camp from July 19 to 22.
	This year, approximately 110 patrollers from the CAA School Safety Patrol Program will participate in the camp hosted by CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) with the help of community partners. The annual camp aims to empower students with skills, lessons and the know-how required to become captains during the school year.
	The following partners will be in attendance: Barrie Police Service, Brantford Police Service, Kingsville O.P.P., London Police Service, Orillia O.P.P., Oshawa Fire Services, Peel Regional Police, St. John Ambulance, Toronto Police Service and the Windsor Police Service.
When:	Wednesday July 20, 2016
	Photo Op & Media Interviews:
	10:15 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Patrollers learn new skills with hands-on training and demonstrations about fire prevention, emergency first aid and bus safety.
	1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Presentation by Peel Regional Police Explosives Disposal Unit.
Where:	Camp Samac
	275 Conlin Rd. E.
	Oshawa, ON
Who:	Albert Pasceri, Community Relations Specialist, CAA SCO
	Paul Hunt, Fire Prevention Inspector, Oshawa Fire Services

 

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SOURCE CAA South Central Ontario

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