TAHLEQUAH – The Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Council will be hosting the first ever Oklahoma Youth Preparedness Camp July 14-18, 2019 on the Northeastern State University Tahlequah campus. The free camp is open to students entering 9th through 12th grades.

This camp is geared toward students who are interested in helping their school and community be more prepared for emergency situations. Participants will learn basic response skills, teamwork skills and community action planning, all in a stimulating and fun environment.  All participants, including adult sponsors, will receive a full 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team training that includes a CERT certificate of completion.

NSU Emergency Manager Andi Smith said she is honored that NSU has been chosen to host this camp.

“Not only will it prepare these young adults with the basic life skills they need, it will also improve the overall safety and preparedness of their homes, schools and communities,” she said. “Preparing these students is the greatest gift we can give them.” Register at https://goo.gl/FNatHg. Deadline to register is June 15. Sponsorship packages are available. To donate online: nsugiving.com/okyouthcert.