Conestoga Valley townlively.com
JUNE 26, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 27
Cadet Campers try on first-responder lifestyle to see if it fits
Flag football levels the playing field BY JEFF FALK
Exercise is good for the body. Play is good for the soul. BY JEFF FALK to make the camp STEM (sciOn the surface, the Chuckie ence, technology, engineering, M a g e e F l a g Fo o t b a l l a n d he need for first responders, math) based, and we try to tie in Cheerleading League for adults firefighters, emergency equipment. Sort of like, ‘You can with disabilities is all about medical technicians (EMT), be a responder and here’s all the physical activity. But just below paramedics and volunteers is things you need.’” it resides elements of competireal, both locally and beyond. The Cadet Camp will consist of 15 tion, socialization and fun. severity of the shortage seems to learning stations - five on Friday “Everybody needs physical hinge on perspective, location and and 10 on Saturday. Among the activity,” said Randy Samuels, definition. topics expected be addressed are a coach and the coordinator East Lampeter Township’s home fire safety, campfire and for the program. “A lot of these Lafayette Fire Company is address- burn safety, hazmat, EMS, first young people don’t get out as ing the shortage with its Cadet aid, hose line basics, ropes and much as others. Some aren’t Camp. The annual summer camp knots, firefighter rescue and very fast, but we get them out is designed to spark an interest in bucket brigade. there running and having a service for younger citizens. Members of 10 local firstgood time. They learn team“All over, volunteerism is a dying responder agencies will be on work. They get to socialize with thing,” said Kim Herskowitz, a hand to provide guidance and their friends.” certified firefighter assistance, as well A f f i l i ate d w i t h A a ro n’s and EMT and Cadet as real-world conAcres, the Chuckie Magee Flag Camp’s organizer. nections for the Football and Cheerleading “The ability to “Everybody needs work together as a campers. League has opened registrathat paycheck and to “Some of the tion through the early days support their family. member of a team stations are simple,” of July and the program is You really have to is very important.” said Herskowitz. looking for players, sponsors have a certain per“(Campers will) and volunteers. The program sonality and that learn the ins and consists of a 10-game schedule drive for service. We’re trying to outs of being a volunteer. They’ll and games are played indoors awaken that in kids.” help wash a fire truck. We’ll have on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to The fourth edition of Cadet a critical thinking station and one noon from Aug. 3 to Nov. 2 at Camp will be conducted on Friday, geared toward team building. They Manheim Brethren in Christ’s Aug. 2, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and can choose to work as a team. g ymnasium, 54 N. Penr yn Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to Responders rely on their team Road, Manheim. CLOSED 6 p.m. at Lafayette Fire Company, and communication with other T he program is open to JUNE 27th - JULY 8th Thursday, July 4th 63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster. The members.” individuals with disabilities CLOSED FURNITURE CONDITIONING APPLIANCE HEATING & hands-on camp is open to individ“The ability together ages to 40 from Lancaster JUNE 27th - JULY 8th18 WATER Thursday,to work July 4th uals ages 8 to 14 from Lancaster as a member of a team is very County. To register, go to www of County. important,” she added. “That’s .aaronsacres.org/programs CLOSED FURNITURE WATER CONDITIONING APPLIANCE HEATING & COOLING JUNE 27th - JULY 8th Thursday, 4th There is a fee to register, and an essential skill you’reJulygoing to /chuckie-magee-flag-football registration ends on Monday, need no matter whereFURNITURE you go.WATER As CONDITIONING -cheerleading-league. APPLIANCE HEATING & COOLING CLOSED 27th like - JULYsandlot 8th July 1. To register, go to www kids come to our camp and come JUNE“It’s football,” said .lafayettefire.com/cadetcamp. back, we hope they build their Samuels. “We show up and play. “The purpose is just to get kids skills and confidence, and hopeWe make sure everyone scores interested,” said Herskowitz. “It fully they build some leadership and everyone kicks off. There’s gives them an opportunity to skills.” no tackling, no pushing, no come and try it out. We want to In 2023, 50 young individuals shoving. We don’t keep score. 15% has OFF introduce it in a fun way. We try attended Cadet Camp. Herskowitz We make sure everyone fun.” ALL IN-STOCK
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