Applications For 2026 LAW Camp are closed.
OJ WATSON PARK
June 16-June 18, 2026
Attending Camp This Year? Get your Camper Checklist and information on what to expect below.
L.A.W. Camp is a fun, engaging opportunity to help your child build trust, confidence and self-esteem that can change their outlook on life!
“Squads” of 10 campers – led by volunteers from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Police Department and McConnell Air Force Base (including other law enforcement agencies and first responders) – will spend 3 days having a great time outdoors doing everything from fishing to kickball. As campers last year said, “it was awesome and fun and everyone was so nice!”
OJ WATSON PARK
(3022 S. McLean Blvd)
June 16-18, 2026
Cost: FREE!
The camp is open to youth ages 10 – 14. Limited availability of 120 campers.
L.A.W. Camp Contact: Mary Mattingly, Wichita Metro Crime Commission
316-619-8313 or mary@wichitacrimecommission.org
Attending Camp This Year? Get your Camper Checklist and information on what to expect below.
L.A.W. Camp is a fun, engaging opportunity to help your child build trust, confidence and self-esteem that can change their outlook on life!
“Squads” of 10 campers – led by volunteers from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Police Department and McConnell Air Force Base (including other law enforcement agencies and first responders) – will spend 3 days having a great time outdoors doing everything from fishing to kickball. As campers last year said, “it was awesome and fun and everyone was so nice!”
Campers get to enjoy a variety of experiences in tandem with Law Enforcement volunteers including:
- Getting up close with firefighting, E.M.S., and law enforcement vehicles
- Have a blast and cruise around on kayaks and pedal boats
- Play kickball and dodge ball, pickle ball, kayaking, and mini golf
- Witness the impressive skills of K-9 police units
- Foster teamwork through engaging Team Building exercises like fishing
- Gain gang awareness insight and learn self-defense techniques
- Boost confidence with other self-esteem building activities
- Financial literacy excercises
“We have different units participating. Often, the only time the kids see them is when something bad has happened. So, it’s very good for our people and the kids to interact with each other when it’s a positive thing.”
Campers get to enjoy a variety of experiences in tandem with Law Enforcement volunteers including:
- Getting up close with firefighting, E.M.S., and law enforcement vehicles
- Play kickball and dodge ball, pickle ball, kayaking, and mini golf
- Witness the impressive skills of K9 police units
- Boost confidence with other self-esteem building activities
- Foster teamwork through engaging Team Building exercises like fishing
- Gain gang awareness insight and learn self-defense techniques
- Have a blast and cruise around on kayaks and pedal boats
- Financial literacy excercises
“We have different units participating. Often, the only time the kids see them is when something bad has happened. So, it’s very good for our people and the kids to interact with each other when it’s a positive thing.”
Sheriff Jeff Easter
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office
Questions about LAW Camp? Contact:
Mary Mattingly
Camp Director
316-619-8313 mary@wichitacrimecommission.org
Mary Mattingly
Camp Director
316-619-8313 mary@wichitacrimecommission.org
