Hundreds of kids 'PAL' around at Sheriff's Office's summer camps

The Police Athletic League (PAL) welcomed over 700 people to events during the summer of 2022.

By Observer Staff
| 10:00 a.m. September 3, 2022

FCSO school resource deputies and PAL staff hang out with some of the 50 kids who attended the Espanola Community Center Mobile PAL Camp on June 28. Photo courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office

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The Flagler Sheriff’s Police Athletic League (PAL) welcomed over 700 people, mostly kids, to events during the summer of 2022.

“The Flagler Sheriff’s PAL does terrific work in giving our youth positive ways to interact with law enforcement,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I thank our PAL staff, school resource deputies and community partners for organizing all these events and making each one a success.”

Nearly 300 children participated in five Mobile PAL camps this summer in Flagler Beach, Cattleman’s Hall, Hidden Trails, Carver Gym and the Espanola Community Center, meeting deputies, playing outdoor games and getting free treats.

About 140 kids and nine FCSO deputies also participated in weeklong getaways featuring activities like archery, kayaking and swimming at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Camp in Volusia County and Camp Sorenson in in Nassau County.

Nearly 140 kids participated in boxing, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball leagues, and 20 teenagers were involved in the local chapter of the Florida Sheriff’s Explorers Association (FSEA), meeting once a week.

Another once-a-week program held this summer featured 25 kids being mentored by members of PAL and its community partners.