JEFFERSON COUNTY, N.Y. -- Some youngsters are getting a taste of summer camp thanks to the North Country Sheriff's Department. Sunday morning about 25 children from Lewis and Jefferson Counties boarded a bus and headed to Sheriff's Camp.
The week long trip is sponsored by the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute.
The camp, located in Yates County, is designed for kids who might not otherwise have a chance to go away this summer.
Some youngsters are getting a taste of summer camp thanks to the North Country Sheriff's Department. Sunday morning about 25 children from Lewis and Jefferson Counties boarded a bus and headed to Sheriff's Camp.
Kids get to experience both outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and fishing, and also some indoor games and events as well, and when this group returns on Saturday, another bunch of kids will head out for their chance to visit the camp.