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Julie Sternstein Yob




















Emily Guthrie, no longer Director--now a board member.

Camp Leader 2025

Alyssa Kimmel, 22, will be Camp Leader again this summer. She volunteered at Safety Town as a teen. And she is a third generation Evanstonian.

She will be graduating from University of Wisconsin-Madison where she majored in elementary education with a minor in ESL and education policy.

From Alyssa:
"I'm so happy to be a part of Safety Town this summer. I hope to create an environment where everyone has opportunities to learn and grow, and most importantly, have fun!"

Emily Guthrie, Director Evanston Safety Town

Emily Guthrie joined Safety Town in 1984 when she was the Lincoln School representative. She became chairman in 1985. While serving as Director, she managed the registration of campers and teen volunteers and hired the Camp Leader and Teen Aide.

Teen Aide

Jacob Potter, 17, will be working again with Alyssa this summer as the Teen Aide. 

He is certified in CPR and First Aid, Poison Control and as a Red Cross Babysitter. He is also certified as a Mandated Reporter,

His awards at ETHS include honor roll and Asian Student honor Roll. He is a varsity gymnast and IHSA Academic All-American Athlete.
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SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE

June 16 is first day of summer school and we follow the District 65 calendar. The second session will begin on July 7.

Ages for campers are 4-7 and this year we are accepting 8 year olds who were unable to attend camp during the pandemic. We have found that campers under the age of 4 do not benefit from the program so age 4 by June 1, please. 

Four Sessions this year        9:30-11:30 or 1-3 pm
June 16-27: both morning and afternoon sessions
(June 19 is a school holiday so there will be no camp.)


July 7-18: both morning and afternoon sessions

For teens volunteers, morning sessions begin at 9:00-11:30 am. Afternoon sessions begin at 12:30-3 pm.
 

2025 FEES

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$150 if paying with a check.

$155 if paying with a credit/debit card.

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(Payment with credit/debit cards include a $5 fee.)

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Please use this link to pay for each camper. For more than one camper, you will have to use it to make separate payments for each.​​

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https://collectcheckout.com/r/i7dd2f2m55wj61hdqwzjswk2b0qk95

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NOTE; YOU CAN AVOID THE $5 CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FEE BY SENDING A CHECK. 

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Mail a check for $150 per child to: 

​​Evanston Safety Town

1003 Dobson St., Evanston, Il 60202-3816.

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Scholarships are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Documentation is required.

CONTACT US

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847-867-4826   Office during registration.

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A different number will be given to reach the camp will be provided on the first day.

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 REGISTRATION

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 CAMPERS

 Use the button on the camper registration page to register campers. You will receive a confirmation email. If you don't receive one within a few days,   please check for it in junk. It has been our experience that emails may go there.

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 TEEN VOLUNTEERS

 Use the button on the teen volunteer page to register. 

Evanston Safety Town

c/o Guthrie

1003 Dobson St.

Evanston, IL    60202-3816

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