Celebration Ideas

Included in this section are various resources that can help you plan for and celebrate EMS Week and EMS for Children Day. Additional ideas can be found here.
Try to design your EMSC Day campaign to reach a variety of audiences, from healthcare providers to parents and caregivers and even the children themselves.
EMS Week Theme Days
Each year, every weekday of EMS Week is appointed a theme that represents the multi-faceted nature of EMS. This section provides pediatric-focused information to help you celebrate each theme day. New to 2022: Sunday is now Health, Wellness and Resilience Day.
EMSC Day Proclamation
Includes a customizable proclamation and a sample letter to a state or city official to attract public attention to your local activities by designating Wednesday of EMS Week, as EMS for Children Day.
Additional Materials and Information
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Activities for Kids
Includes coloring pages, dot-to-dots, mazes, crosswords, and much more to enhance awareness among children on how to prepare for and respond to a health care emergency and how to prevent childhood injury and illness.
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EMSC History & Background
Includes fact sheets to promote greater awareness of EMSC activities, resources, and accomplishments.