CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office's annual Sheriff Camp will begin again on Monday, with about 70 children already signed up to attend.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Camp is a free summer program focused on teaching children life lessons, encouraging positive character traits, and providing campers with positive interactions with law enforcement.

The program is funded by the sheriff’s office, a sum of money left by the previous sheriff, and donations collected from individuals and businesses located throughout the county.

“We had a couple little girls started off as campers, then returned as volunteers, and finally after attending college, applied to be counselors – that's the kind of impact this program can have on people's lives,” said Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting.