With hurricane season well underway, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast has joined the Red Cross of Martin County to bring the Pillowcase Project to the community, teaching kids and families to prepare for emergencies — using everyday pillowcases.
The Pillowcase Project was inspired by the sight of university students fleeing their dorms during Hurricane Katrina with all their possessions packed in pillowcases. Sponsored by Disney, the Red Cross program will teache YMCA summer campers from grades three to six how to create their own emergency supply kits with essential items packed in personalized pillowcases.
“We are thrilled to offer The Pillowcase Project at our Y summer day camp,” said Elisha Stoecklin, executive branch director. “This project teaches emergency preparedness and safety in a way that is fun and interactive for our campers.”
While the lessons are creative and interactive, the program emphasizes the importance of developing an emergency communication plan, fire evacuation plan and emergency contact cards.
“The Pillowcase Project will help our children feel confident and prepared to take action during an emergency,” Stoecklin said. “They’ll also have fun making some cool-looking pillowcases to take home.”
More than 80 summer camp kids will gather at the Y’s main branch on Monterey Road from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM to take part in the program on Monday, June 27, 2016. They’ll be provided with pillowcases to personalize, decorate, and take home for use as emergency preparedness kits.
The Red Cross is providing the pillowcases and will lead the emergency preparedness education that day. The project curriculum has three core principles: Learn, Practice, and Share. The camp kids will learn about hazards, how to prepare for emergencies and how to use coping skills to stay calm.
“One of our focus areas is youth development,” Stoecklin said. “Once our kids learn and practice, they’ll be encouraged to share their knowledge with their friends and families.”
The American Red Cross Pillowcase Project is conducted in partnership with Disney, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, YMCA of the USA and the Texas State Alliance of YMCAs.
For more information about the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, go to: http://www.redcross.org/local/colorado/programs-services/preparedness/pillowcase-project.
The Pillowcase Project was inspired by the sight of university students fleeing their dorms during Hurricane Katrina with all their possessions packed in pillowcases. Sponsored by Disney, the Red Cross program will teache YMCA summer campers from grades three to six how to create their own emergency supply kits with essential items packed in personalized pillowcases.
“We are thrilled to offer The Pillowcase Project at our Y summer day camp,” said Elisha Stoecklin, executive branch director. “This project teaches emergency preparedness and safety in a way that is fun and interactive for our campers.”
While the lessons are creative and interactive, the program emphasizes the importance of developing an emergency communication plan, fire evacuation plan and emergency contact cards.
“The Pillowcase Project will help our children feel confident and prepared to take action during an emergency,” Stoecklin said. “They’ll also have fun making some cool-looking pillowcases to take home.”
More than 80 summer camp kids will gather at the Y’s main branch on Monterey Road from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM to take part in the program on Monday, June 27, 2016. They’ll be provided with pillowcases to personalize, decorate, and take home for use as emergency preparedness kits.
The Red Cross is providing the pillowcases and will lead the emergency preparedness education that day. The project curriculum has three core principles: Learn, Practice, and Share. The camp kids will learn about hazards, how to prepare for emergencies and how to use coping skills to stay calm.
“One of our focus areas is youth development,” Stoecklin said. “Once our kids learn and practice, they’ll be encouraged to share their knowledge with their friends and families.”
The American Red Cross Pillowcase Project is conducted in partnership with Disney, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, YMCA of the USA and the Texas State Alliance of YMCAs.
For more information about the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, go to: http://www.redcross.org/local/colorado/programs-services/preparedness/pillowcase-project.
Learn more about the YMCA of the Treasure Coast at http://www.ymcatreasurecoast.org/.
