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Annual Jackson Co Sheriff's Office Day Camp Held

By Submitted by Sheriff Tim Morse

08/09/2014

Banner Reservoir remained mostly rain free and cool Thursday and Friday for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office’s 13^th annual Kid’s Camp at Banner Reservoir.

Kid’s camp was established with the goal of building positive relationships between law enforcement and youth. This year featured an airboat and fishing demonstration courtesy of Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism,

The Sheriff’s Office Day Camp provided the following activities: Archery, Water Tag, Swimming, Fishing, Hayrack Ride, Canoeing, Rat Race Obstacle Course, Nuclear Meltdown, Go-Cart, and a tour of Banner Creek Observatory Science Center and wildlife presentation by Kansas Department Wildlife Parks and Tourism. In addition, Thursday area law enforcement, EMS, and fire departments displayed their equipment and a Jaws of Life Demonstration to participants. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office provided a K-9 demonstration. On Friday, activities continued with the Holton Lion’s Club providing lunch.

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

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