The Annual Quesnel RCMP Kids Camp was another huge success!
It took place Saturday August 23 at the Quesnel Rec Centre and nearly 40 kids aged 6 to 12 were registered for this event.
Constable David Judge said they had ten officers volunteer their time that included BC Highway Patrol members from Williams Lake along with a special visit from the Prince George Canine Unit.
“Kids were provided opportunities to practice fingerprinting, run through an obstacle course, test their speed while running towards the radar, along with practicing arrest and handcuffing some of our volunteers.”
The highlight of the camp was the demonstration of how Natz takes down criminals.
“It’s always a popular event,” Judge said, “and we were very thankful to have Constable Matt Gould from Prince George to come down once again. He’s kind of made this a staple of his duties in the Summer to try his best to come to Quesnel. He was more than happy to take part in the camp to show off his canine Natz.”
Judge said the focus of their RCMP Kids Camp is for them to walk away with some knowledge about policing.
“They were educated about all the gear that we wear, they were so fascinated by all the things we were pulling out from our belt and showing off to them. It’s a great and safe environment that we can connect with our youth and answering any questions they have about policing while at the same time touring them through the stations and showing them in a kid friendly way all the methods, techniques, and tools that we use in everyday policing.”
The camp ran from 9 to 3 and at the end of the day the kids were all given certificates.
“We continue to see more and more interest in the event,” Judge said, “I know when the City of Quesnel opened up their registration portal online this year we had booked out with 40 children nearly a month in advance of the event. That’s even faster than last year. At the end of the day seeing the smiles on their faces, even some of them coming up, hugging us, saying good-bye and thank you, there’s just nothing like it.”
Judge added leaving such a lasting impression with the children is super, super, important and well worth it.
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