RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Police Department will host the annual Summer Cookout for the Police Activity League’s (PAL) Summer Camp at 1 p.m., this Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Haddads Lake, 7900 Osborne Turnpike. For the 25th year, PAL Summer Campers will enjoy an afternoon of swimming and burgers and hot dogs being grilled and served up by Richmond Police Officers.
The Summer Cookout for PAL’s Summer Camp
marks the midway point for 85 children from the Richmond community ages 6-14, who
are attending the summer camp. Police officers have mentored these children
throughout the program and experienced activities like golf, tennis, roller skating,
bowling and new this year, a day of chess. Children not only take part in these
activities, but also learn valuable life skills and acquire tools needed to succeed in life.
RPD officers use PAL Summer Camp as an
opportunity to influence and provide positive behavioral support while building sustainable relationships with our
youth. The Police Activity League hosts programs and activities for Richmond’s
youth throughout the year and is dedicated to bridging the gap between police
officers and the kids of our community.
Media Opportunity Thursday:
·
Interview
mother of PAL Kids, hear about the growth their child experienced through
Summer camp;
·
Hear
from a PAL Summer Camp participant of 8 years who began when they were 6 years
old. Now age 14, they’ll reflect on what they’ve learned through mentorship and
relationships;
·
Community
perspectives on police from PAL participants;
·
Kids
swimming and having summer fun;
