(KNZA)--Approximately 230 Jackson County Children participated in the 14th annual Jackson County Sheriff's Office Day Camp at Banner Lake Reservoir near Holton on Thursday and Friday.  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 vehicle roll over demonstration.

Kids also were able to participate in a Nature Walk, Fishing, canoeing, demonstration at the Banner Creek Observatory and Science Center, Swimming, Go Carts, Boating, Triple Lane Fun Run, Wipe Out and Star Defender Dome.

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 Clerk's Office, Jackson County EMS, Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism, Topeka Police 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,  Delia Fire Department, Hoyt Fire Department, Holton Fire Department, Netawaka Fire Department, Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority, 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, Chris Etzel, Attorney at Law, Gary Salts, Sandy Williams and the men and women of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office assisted with or sponsored the event. 

The first Sheriff's Day Camp began in 2001 and has been successful in building strong relationships between the law enforcement community and the youths of our county.