A Kiwanis-sponsored summer camp for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in law enforcement is being offered again this summer. It is held annually at the Washington State Patrol Academy located in Shelton Washington.
According to the WSP, the purpose of the camp is to provide selected high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore various job opportunities in the law enforcement field. Students are given a hands-on experience on the WSP drive-course and tactical firing range and will get to work with forensics, SWAT, communications, K-9 and many other police functions. Additionally, students will have exposure to law enforcement problems and challenges officers encounter on a daily basis and to show how to successfully handle situations in a professional manner.
The 2015 Kiwanis Law Enforcement Youth Camp graduated 28 student cadets.
This year’s camp is scheduled for July 10th to the 16th.
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- Be between 15-18 years of age.
- Have completed 10th or 11th grade by the beginning of camp.
- Have no criminal record (checked on-line through WATCH https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/watch/ ).
- Be healthy and capable of strenuous exercise and stress.
- Be interested in a Criminal Justice career.
For more details and an application form visit the camp page on the WSP website. Deadline for applications is May 6, 2016.
The camp is sponsored and paid for by Washington Kiwanis clubs statewide in addition to corporate and private sponsors.