The annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Susanville Spike Camp entertains children between ages 2 and 16 on Saturday, April 7. Here, children from the 8- and 9-year-old group transition from the air rifle station to the fire safety station with members of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Ashley Grogan
Andrew Tilley, 16, left, aims at the targets with focus and precision while being coached by one of the station leaders, Ben Rickett. Photo by Ashley Grogan
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Spike Camp was held Saturday, April 7 at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. One of the many activities at Spike Camp is fire safety and firefighting information with members of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Here, a Cal Fire fireman answers questions and shows some of the uniforms and tools used to fight fires. Photo by Ashley Grogan
Emma Wattenburg, 6, participates in the wildly popular air rifle station at Spike Camp. Photo by Ashley Grogan
The annual Spike Camp, held at the Lassen County Fairgrounds, has many activity stations for the campers interested in learning more about the outdoors and outdoor activities. Here, campers in the 6- and 7-year-old group listen to the instructions and safety guidelines for the air rifle station. Photo by Ashley Grogan
Hailey Dawson, 10, aims the fire hose at a balloon set up by the members of the wildland firefighting station while at Spike Camp Saturday, April 7. Photo by Ashley Grogan
After running through the obstacle course, Aiden Schuster, 6, aims and shoots the paintball gun with guidance from station leader Jeremiah Shihadeh. Photo by Ashley Grogan
