Junior Fire Summer Academy Application

Dear Parent or Guardian,

The Glenham Fire District Junior Fire Academy is a free, week-long summer camp for school-aged children (grades 3–10) who are interested in one day joining the fire service. This camp offers a valuable opportunity for children to build teamwork, responsibility, and confidence while working alongside their local firefighters. We accept applications from students entering grades 3–10 for the 2026–2027 school year.

This camp is designed to be fun, challenging, educational, and engaging. Our goal is to teach children important safety lessons about situations they may encounter at home and at school. Each day will include short instructional sessions followed by hands-on activities that reinforce what they have learned. Camp activities focus on what it is like to be a firefighter, along with fire and life safety topics such as search and rescue, fire extinguisher use, and basic first aid.

Campers will be divided into teams that will operate as a “fire company” throughout the week. Each child will have the opportunity to serve as the “company officer” for a day. Leadership principles will be taught both directly and through team-based activities.

Important Information

Medical / Medications

We are unable to administer any medication that is not provided by a parent or guardian in its original pharmacy container with the dosage clearly specified. Campers are not permitted to keep medication in their possession during camp.

In the event of an injury or illness serious enough to fall under our operational medical director’s protocols, your child’s status would change from “camper” to “patient,” which could result in transportation to a hospital emergency room. Every attempt will be made to contact a parent or guardian prior to providing medical assistance.

A copy of your child’s vaccination history is required for participation. If vaccination records are not received within 10 business days of submitting the application, the camper will not be permitted to attend.

Dress Code

Please dress your child appropriately for the daily weather forecast. Long pants are preferred, as some activities involve crawling. Camp will take place both indoors and outdoors, so appropriate clothing is important.

A camp T-shirt will be provided on the first day. Campers are encouraged to wear it on Monday for photos and again at the graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Closed-toe shoes and socks are required at all times.

Terms of Enrollment

• Campers must adhere to District Rules and Regulations or may be dismissed without review.

• Campers should not bring valuables, including toys, radios, jewelry, or money.

• Cell phones are not permitted. A phone will be available for necessary or emergency calls.

• The Glenham Fire District is not responsible for lost items. Staff will not safe-keep camper belongings.

• Campers must wear closed-toe sneakers daily (no sandals).

• Campers should wear work-appropriate clothing, including jeans (weather permitting).

Camp Dates and Times

Monday – Friday, July 20–24, 2026

• Session 1: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Grades 3–6)

• Session 2: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Grades 7–10)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Camp Graduation Ceremony - Families Encouraged to Attend

Campers may be dropped off up to 30 minutes before their session begins and must be picked up within 30 minutes after their session ends.

Please ensure your child brings a packed snack or lunch each day. On Friday, July 24, hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. If this option does not work for your child, please send a bagged lunch that day. Refrigeration will be available.

We also recommend that campers eat a good breakfast, as the camp involves significant physical activity. Please send a refillable water bottle each day to help your child stay hydrated.

On behalf of the Glenham Fire District, we thank you for your interest in the Junior Fire Academy. We look forward to providing your child with a fun, educational, and positive summer experience.

Sincerely,
Glenham Fire District

Please complete this "fill-able form" application, print it out, sign in all the appropriate places and then scan it back via email to JrFireAcademy@glenhamfire.com by June 12, 2026 to allow us time to order the t-shirts. If you don't have the means to scan the form, please email us and let us know so that we can work out a time to meet you so that you can drop it off or if you prefer, you can mail it to Glenham Fire District, PO Box 191, Glenham, NY 12527, but keep the deadline in mind.

Academy Application