2016 Youth Academy Police-oriented Educational Program

The Police Youth Academy is an educational program developed by the Berkeley Heights Police focusing on the Township’s young residents. This program is designed to provide positive interaction between the children of our community and the officers who serve them. The Academy emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, respect, and integrity in a disciplined learning environment. Instructors will cover military drill, physical training, self-defense training, classroom activities, and host presentations from various law enforcement agencies. The Police Youth Academy will also provide male and female participants with insight on a career in law enforcement.
Classes will be held at the Berkeley Heights Fire Department, 411 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ. The Youth Academy is open to any Berkeley Heights student currently enrolled in grades 2 through 12. There is a $40 registration fee. Also, all applicants must have their parents/guardians sign all waivers, and obtain a medical release note from their physician. Applications may be obtained by calling Police Headquarters at (908) 464-1111 or emailing egaffney@bhpolice.org.
Dates and Times:
Grades 8-12 July 5th – 8th (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Grades 2-4 July 11th – 15th (10 a.m.-1 p.m. )
Grades 5-7 July 18th – 22nd (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Grades 5-8 July 25th – 29th (9 a.m.-3 p.m. )