(MSC News)--About 275 Jackson County Children participated in the 15th annual Jackson County Sheriff's Office Day Camp at Banner Lake Reservoir near Holton on Thursday and Friday.  

This year was the largest turnout of kids in the last 15 years.  This year's Sheriff's Day Camp featured the following events and activities:  An Emergency vehicle demonstration and display including fire trucks, ambulance, law enforcement vehicles and an armored swat truck. Emergency responders demonstrated their equipment and techniques including a Jaws of Life demonstration, a K-9 illegal drug detection demonstration, Kansas Highway Patrol Helicopter landing and felony vehicle stop demonstration.

Kids also were able to participate in a Nature Walk, Fishing, canoeing, demonstration at the Banner Creek Observatory and Science Center, Swimming, Pedal Carts, Boating, Human Foosball and Twister.

The Kids managed to have fun in spite of the blistering heat on Thursday and the rain on Friday.  

Numerous volunteers including some elected and local governmental officials assisted with the camp:
The Jackson County Commissioners, Jackson County Appraiser’s Office, Jackson County Attorney’s Office, Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Road and Bridge Department, Jackson County Treasurer's Office, Jackson County Appraiser Office, Jackson County EMS, Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism, Shawnee County Sheriff Swat Team, KDWPT Archery in the Schools, Potawatomi Tribal Police and Fire Department, Holton Army National Guard, City of Holton, Holton Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and Aircraft Unit,  Hoyt Fire Department, Holton Fire Department, Banner Creek Reservoir, Banner Creek Observatory and Science Center, Honey Do’s Septic Tank and Drain, Walmart and Holton Lion’s Club, Bikers Against Child Abuse, 5th Street Sandwich Shop, Circleville Christian Church, Dr. Josh and Sarrah Moulin, Holton Parks and Rec, Frito Lay and the men and women of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office assisted with or sponsored the event.  

The Sheriff’s Kids Camp has been successful in building strong relationships between the law enforcement community and the youths of our county.