(MSC News)--Despite the weather forecasts for rain and thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday, Banner Lake stayed rain and storm free. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Kid’s Camp at Banner Reservoir August 8th and 9th.  This year was the largest turnout of kids in the 12 year history of Day Camp since its inception in 2001 with 270 kids participating.  Kid’s camp was established with the goal of building positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.  

The Sheriff’s Office Day Camp provided the following activities: Archery, Water Tag, Swimming, Fishing, Ident-A-Kid, Canoeing, an Obstacle Course, Defender Dome, and Boating.  In addition, Thursday area law enforcement, EMS, and fire departments displayed their equipment and a Jaws of Life Demonstration to participants.  The Kansas Highway Patrol provided a K-9 demonstration and a Vehicle Rollover Demonstration.  Holton Lion’s Club provided lunch on Thursday.  On Friday, activities continued with a demonstration from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.  

Numerous volunteers including some elected and local governmental officials assisted with the camp. 

Jackson County Commissioners, Jackson County Clerk’s Office, Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Appraiser’s Office, Jackson County Road and Bridge, the Topeka Metropolitan Airport Authority, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, KDWPT Archery in the Schools, Potawatomi Tribal Police and Fire Departments, Holton Army National Guard, Holton Police Department, KHP,  Banner Creek Reservoir, Holton Fire Department, Honey Do’s Septic Tank and Drain, Jackson County EMS, Walmart and Holton Lion’s Club assisted or sponsored the event.