Uphill sandbag carries kick off week two of Camp C.O.P.S.

Uphill group sandbag carries kicked off week two of Camp C.O.P.S., the organization said in a brief Facebook post announcing the start of the camp’s second week.

Camp C.O.P.S. is a program of Concerns of Police Survivors, a national nonprofit that offers support to children and families affected by law enforcement line-of-duty deaths. The camps combine recreational activities, peer support and mentoring intended to help young people and families cope with trauma and loss.

Organizers and observers say physical, team-based challenges such as sandbag carries are commonly used at camps and retreats to promote teamwork, resilience and mutual support, though the Facebook post provided no additional details about the activity, participants or location.

Details about the schedule, number of attendees and other camp activities were not included in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.