Registration opens for Troop K Camp Cadet
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop K is offering young people an insight into police training at the upcoming Camp Cadet in July.
Each year Troop K Camp Cadet provides to young people between the ages of 11 and 14 a once-in-a-lifetime experience and insight into police training and the overall expectations of a first responder.
The program emulates and is patterned after the Pennsylvania State Police training. The program is not a recreational camp, nor is it a disciplinary camp for problem youth. It is designed to bring a better understanding of law enforcement activities to the cadets as they learn discipline, teamwork, and most of all, make new lifelong friends.
This year’s camp, which
is open to youths in Delaware, Philadelphia and Chester counties will take place July 7-12 and will again be held at Valley Forge Military Academy.
The week includes physical
training, demonstrations by the K-9 unit, bomb squad and SERT team. There is also a static display of a police helicopter, other emergency vehicles and special surprises.
“There is a lot of discipline, but it is also fun and you make good memories here,” said 15-year-old Khiyah, who attended in 2022 and returned as a junior councilor last year. “That’s what made me want to come back. My favorite is the crime scene and the K-9-unit dogs.”
Troopers, local police officers, as well as the many other staff, volunteer their time for the weeklong overnight camp. The organization provides the meals, lodging and programs during this week at a low cost to the cadets.
Organizers also are accepting donations to defray the remaining costs to run the camp .and make a significate difference in the lives of those 11-14-year-old cadets.
For more information on the camp or to donate go to www.troopkcampcadet.com.
Additionally, troopers provide donations to help support the Sunny Day Camp, which is a one-day camp for those of all ages with special needs.
For more information visit sunnydaycamp.org.