Round Rock Junior Police Academy Registration Set To Start

ROUND ROCK, TX — The dates have been announced for this summer's Junior Police Academy camps, Round Rock police said. Registration starts Monday, Feb. 26, and the limited spots are expected to fill up very quickly.

Monday's registration for the free summer program geared to youths ages 8 to 14 starts promptly at 8 a.m.

The local staging of the Junior Police Academy (JPA) is part of a nationwide program with a 20-year history of emphasizing community responsibility among our young citizens and public servants, officials explained. During the summer months, Round Rock Police Department hosts the free, week-long camps for kids in order to strengthen the connection between law enforcement and local youth by giving them a chance to see what it’s like to be a police officer.

The camp features physical training including an obstacle course, marching, and repelling. Students also get a look inside patrol and SWAT vehicles, K-9 units, and a police helicopter. The camp’s curriculum includes traffic safety, criminal investigations, alcohol and drug use, and self-defense. Campers also take field trips to locations around the area.

The camp's mission statement: "We, the members of the Round Rock Junior Police Academy, strive to promote community youth education, preserve and strengthen community relationships, and to assert a positive influence on the citizens and the community in which we serve."

The vision statement: "To continue to provide a quality youth program without impacting taxpayer resources by encouraging community ownership, participation, and sponsorship. To expand the program to accommodate city growth and increased community interest while maintaining established high standards consistent with RRPD ethics."

Summer Camp Requirements

• Participants must be Round Rock residents.
• Those registering must attend school in Round Rock ISD system (Charter and Home School is acceptable).

2018 Schedule

• Week 1 June 4th – 7th for ages 8-9
• Week 2 June 18th– 21st for ages 8-9
• Week 3 June 25th – 28th for ages 10-11
• Week 4 July 9th – 12th for ages 12-14
• Week 5 July 16th _ 19th for ages 8-9
• Week 6 July 30th – Aug 2nd for ages 10-11

The camp is possible thanks to the School Resource Officers, the Round Rock Police Department, Round Rock ISD, and many supporting community members. The Department is able to provide this program annually through local sponsors. The Junior Police Academy welcomes donations and sponsors to assist with the purchase of food, equipment, and snacks for participants. If you have questions about becoming a sponsor or making a donation please call 512-218-5500.

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