Sheriff’s Summer Camp Program

Seneca County Sheriff Jack Stenberg announced today that 15 children from Seneca County attended the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute’s 2012 Summer Camp. The Sheriff’s Summer Camp is designed to provide a solid recreational program combined with the development of a sense of good citizenship. This will mark the 36th year of the camp’s operation.The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp, which is located near Penn Yan in Yates County, is sponsored by the Sheriff’s Association Honorary Members through their contributions and annual dues. This year the camp will accommodate over 900 deserving boys and girls from across New York State.Sheriff Stenberg, in discussing the objectives and goals of the camp said, “The Sheriff’s Summer Camp is designed to provide a child who ordinarily would not have the chance, an opportunity to go away during the summer.” Sheriff Stenberg pointed out that, “The primary objective is to create a positive interaction between the kids attending camp and the Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs who participate in the camp programs. We have found from experience during the first 34 summer camps that the kids develop a renewed respect and understanding for the men and women who enforce our laws. The deputies become their friends and in some ways substitute parents for a week,” said a proud Sheriff Stenberg.Throughout the week-long stay, the children observe special exhibits and demonstrations presented by Sheriff’s Offices from across the State. Included in these presentations are D.A.R.E. presentations, boat and safety programs, law enforcement equipment and technical demonstration, archery competitions for accuracy and even a talent show just for fun.Upon completion of the kids stay, all children will be awarded a diploma for their participation in a program of “Good Citizenship and Law Enforcement Studies.”