Write a commentTwelve young people from Oswego County left Sunday, July 7, for the New York State Sheriffs' Institute 2013 Summer Camp.
Nathan C. Alford, Sydney L. Burgy, Terry M. Eggleston, Joshua M. Gareau, Caden D. Raszl, Caleb D. Raszl, Charles-Samuel R. Shaw, Emily E. Ward, Cheyenne L.L. White, Kira A. Whitehead, Madison-Mae M. Wilder, and Luke P. Yerdon set off for the Sheriffs' Summer Camp, located on Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of Yates County, for a week of wholesome summer fun.
Now in its 37th year of operation, the camp will accommodate more than 900 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from across New York State this summer. The campers attend at no charge.
Made possible by the generous financial support of the Honorary Members of the Sheriffs' Institute, the Sheriffs' Summer Camp provides a solid recreational program while stressing basic values and good citizenship.
"The campers get an insider's look at the world of law enforcement," Todd said. "By working with and learning from the sheriffs and deputy sheriffs at the camp, the kids develop a deeper respect for and understanding of the men and women who enforce our laws."
Campers participate in typical camp activities, like archery, sailing, boating, hiking, and talent shows. They also experience technical and safety demonstrations by deputy sheriffs such as scubadiving, K-9 handling, bicycle safety and boating safety.
The Sheriffs' Summer Camp is a program of the New York State Sheriffs' Institute, Inc. The Sheriffs' Institute was established in 1979 with the mission to assist the office of the sheriff in advancing education in the criminal justice community, preventing juvenile delinquency, and supporting victims of crime and their families. For more information, visit www.nysheriffsinstitute.org.
