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Youths participate in Sidelines Sports Camp

/ Published July 19, 2013

Daryl Howell, left, and Jonathan Craig, right, both Sidelines Sports Camp counselors, introduce themselves to the children participating in the sports camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The goal of the camp was to expand and assist youths' understanding of different sports and an appreciation for those sports as a lifelong skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)
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Daryl Howell, left, and Jonathan Craig, right, both Sidelines Sports Camp counselors, introduce themselves to the children participating in the sports camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The goal of the camp was to expand and assist youths' understanding of different sports and an appreciation for those sports as a lifelong skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)

Anna Coates, daughter of Master Sgt. Kristopher Coates, 460th Comptroller Squadron, reads ultimate Frisbee rules during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Daryl Howell, left, and Jonathan Craig, right, both Sidelines Sports Camp counselors, led the camp, which offered youths a view into nontraditional sports such as ultimate Frisbee, badminton, handball and fencing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)
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Anna Coates, daughter of Master Sgt. Kristopher Coates, 460th Comptroller Squadron, reads ultimate Frisbee rules during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Daryl Howell, left, and Jonathan Craig, right, both Sidelines Sports Camp counselors, led the camp, which offered youths a view into nontraditional sports such as ultimate Frisbee, badminton, handball and fencing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)

Youths participate in the magic bases team exercise during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The exercise was used to teach youth communication, teamwork and listening skills they would need to complete tough tasks ahead of them throughout the weeklong camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)
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Youths participate in the magic bases team exercise during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The exercise was used to teach youth communication, teamwork and listening skills they would need to complete tough tasks ahead of them throughout the weeklong camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)

Ryan Yates, son of Lt. Col. Nathan Yates, 8th Space Warning Squadron, tosses a Frisbee during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Youths ages 9 and older participated in a weeklong camp that presented them the opportunity to participate in nontraditional sports such as ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)
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Ryan Yates, son of Lt. Col. Nathan Yates, 8th Space Warning Squadron, tosses a Frisbee during the Sidelines Sports Camp July 15, 2013, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Youths ages 9 and older participated in a weeklong camp that presented them the opportunity to participate in nontraditional sports such as ultimate Frisbee and lacrosse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe/Released)

Youths throw hands balls at a wall target July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Hosted by Sidelines Sports Camp, the camp invited children to learn about uncustomary sports and the rules of each game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)
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Youths throw hands balls at a wall target July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Hosted by Sidelines Sports Camp, the camp invited children to learn about uncustomary sports and the rules of each game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)

Azaria Edwards, daughter of Staff Sgt. Letitia Edwards, Air Force Reserve Command, throws a ball July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Sidelines Sports Camp gave children the opportunity to learn about a variety of unique sports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)
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Azaria Edwards, daughter of Staff Sgt. Letitia Edwards, Air Force Reserve Command, throws a ball July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Sidelines Sports Camp gave children the opportunity to learn about a variety of unique sports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)

Sean Brown, son of Master Sgt. Michael Brown, 460th Space Wing Equal Opportunity Office, lofts a ball July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Sidelines Sports Camp taught unique sports like handball and fencing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)
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Sean Brown, son of Master Sgt. Michael Brown, 460th Space Wing Equal Opportunity Office, lofts a ball July 16, 2013, at the youth center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The Sidelines Sports Camp taught unique sports like handball and fencing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcy Glass/Released)

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