New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week Graduates 104th Class (Photos)

SEA GIRT, NJ — For a week, they gave up their phones and video games for sit-ups and push-ups and early morning runs. And the members of the 104th Trooper Youth Week Class got a glimpse into the life of a New Jersey State Trooper.

Physical training, military drill and classroom instruction were just part of the week. They listened to a presentation by speakers from the Travis Manion Foundation, which works to develop character in younger students as a tribute to the life of U.S. Marine 1stLt Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." according to the foundation's website.

They had the chance to experience a physical training session on the sands of Sea Girt just like an NJSP recruit, and learned about the NJSP K-9 unit.

"The experiences they had are sure to stay with them for the rest of their lives," state police said on the New Jersey State Police Facebook page.

The graduation on Friday was held with family and friends on hand.

"The families should be proud not only because the class worked hard, came together, and faced challenges with great determination, but because they survived an entire week without video games, internet, and even their phones! That truly is an accomplishment!" the post said.

Take a look at the video welcoming the teens to the camp as well as the photo gallery at the top of the article.

Photos via New Jersey State Police