Monett Times: Features: BARRY COUNTY YOUTH CAMP (06/06/12)

Children who attended the Barry County Youth Camp had the opportunity to decorate tote bags during an arts and crafts session on May 30. Youngsters wrote their names and drew colorful artwork on the bags.

[Times Photo by Lindsay Reed]

Barry County DARE officer Larry Stockton showed children a bullet resistant safety vest during the Barry County Youth Camp. Stockton also allowed kids to view the inside of his Barry County Sheriff's Department vehicle during the presentation. [Times Photo by Lindsay Reed] [Order this photo]

Barry County Youth Camp participants took part in arts and crafts activities on May 30. Children used their creative imaginations to personalize wooden toy cars with multicolored paints. [Times Photo by Lindsay Reed] [Order this photo]

Barry County DARE officer Larry Stockton spoke to students about safety, the DARE program and drug and alcohol resistance. Stockton also talked about the education police officers receive and how officers assist members of the community. [Times Photo by Lindsay Reed] [Order this photo]