[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hildren participating in the Kyle Summer Youth Camp were treated to a hands-on preview of the city’s first hot-air balloon event set for the Labor Day weekend.

“We want to show them (the kids) how cool it is and give them an opportunity to see what’s going on inside the balloon,” said Sarah Watson, Pie in the Sky event planner. “If there’s any way to merge the two, we’re going to do it. Event participation is one of our main goals.&rdq...