The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has a special day camp planned in August. All the events are centered around safety.
Area youth are invited to attend Blair County Farm Bureau’s Farm/Home Safety Day Camp for ages seven to 16.
The camp is scheduled for Friday, August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sinking Valley Fairgrounds.
The Blair County Farm Bureau explains in its newsletter that the farm is many things to rural children, it’s their home, their playground and often their workplace.
But, there are also many hazards associated with it. To help children understand these hazards, the Farm/Home Safety Day Camp has been organized with help from various local businesses.
Some topics that will be covered include tractor rollovers and PTO entanglements, water safety, pesticides and animal safety, bike safety and fire safety. There will also be a visit by MedStar, a local air medical team.
Sponsors for this event include PASHA, AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians, Altoona Regional Health System Trauma Center, Blair County Farm Bureau, Conemaugh Regional Trauma Center, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Southcentral PA AHEC and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
The cost for registration is $3 per child or $5 per family. Registration must be received by August 5. Make checks payable to Blair County Farm Bureau. Mail registration to Blair County Farm Bureau, Attention: Sarah Jane Long, RR1 Box 441, Tyrone, Pa. 16686.
For more information, call 814-941-0782.
