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Corps partners in free event to help kids appreciate outdoor activities

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

Sept. 8, 2012 | 2:29

Hundreds of children and their families were treated to a weekend’s worth of free outdoor activities at the Outdoor Kansas for Kids event Sept. 8 and 9 at Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John Redmond Reservoir, near Burlington, Kansas. The annual event is presented by the Kansas Wildscape Foundation and a group of national and local sponsors to offer fun and entertaining activities to help give children a better appreciation of the outdoors. The USACE Tulsa District provided the facilities at John Redmond Reservoir, including free camping Friday and Saturday at the Riverside West Campground. Other sponsors provided free food and supplies for the activities and entertainment. Free breakfast was provided Saturday and Sunday, and free lunch and supper were provided Saturday. Available in High Definition.