Badges & Backpacks at Tucson Convention Center

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is holding its fourth annual Badges and Backpacks event on July 28 from 8am-noon. The event provides students in Pima County with a one-stop shop focused on equipping youth with a safe and healthy school year. This year’s event has been elevated to include a health fair and extracurricular family and youth activities. It will encompass all three exhibit halls (A-C) at the Tucson Convention Center!

• BACKPACKS!
• HEALTH FAIR!
• COOKING AND EXERCISE DEMOS!
• FAMILY FUN!
• MASCOT COMPETITION!
• RAFFLE AND GIVEAWAYS!
• FREE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES – The Pima County Sheriff’s Department will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to the first 2,000 school aged children (K-12) who attend the event.
• HEALTH FAIR – El Rio will be on-site to provide FREE immunizations, dental and vision screenings, on-site nurses and pediatricians, exercise activities, healthy snacks, and cooking demonstrations
• SAFETY STATION – Fingerprinting, anti-drug task force, bicycle and helmet safety, stranger danger education, and gun safety.
• FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES & PROMOTIONS – Fun to read, animal and Desert Explorer activities, arts & crafts, giveaways,  and raffles. Local recreation organizations will also provide on-site activities and resources for youth.