Police accepting Camp Cadet applications
State police from Troop B which includes Washington and Greene counties are accepting applications for the 26th annual Camp Cadet.
The camp, which will be held at Linsly Outdoor Center at Raccoon Creek State Park, will begin with check-in on July 12 and end with a graduation ceremony July 18.
The camp is designed to bring a better understanding of law enforcement activities to youth while they live in an atmosphere of an actual state police training school.
The weeklong experience is provided at no cost to the boys and girls or their families.
To be eligible for the camp a child must be at least 12 years old and no older than 14 years old July 12. Youngsters must live in the area served by Troop B which also includes Allegheny, Fayette and the southwestern part of Westmoreland counties. Applicants should also be in good, physical condition and pass an interview.
Emphasis is placed on developing skills such as self-discipline, the ability to make new friends and working as a member of a team. The camp is not a boot camp for troubled youths.
Funding for the camp comes from private donations and corporate sponsors. Donations are tax-deductible and welcome.
To apply, visit the camp’s website at www.orgsites.com/pa/troop-b-camp-cadet and print an application. The completed application should be mailed to Troop B Camp Cadet, 83 Murtland Ave., Washington, PA 15301. For more information, call Trooper Matthew Jardine at 724-223-5200.