BILLERICA, MA — The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office recently announced the details of its 2016 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA). Wilmington children are are encouraged to attend from Monday, July 18 to Friday, July 22. There’s a $75 fee per child. Cadets learn about basic first aid skills, fire safety, tour local fire and police stations, watch K9 demonstrations, and participate in fun activities that build self-esteem and instill teamwork. Apply HERE.
According to the program’s application: “Participants must be 9-11 years old. Lunch and snacks are provided. A graduation ceremony is held on the last day of your child’s week; at least one parent or guardian is required to attend the graduation ceremony/cookout. The Cadets will be picked up each morning at 8:00am in their community at a designated location and will be dropped off at the pick up site at approximately 2:45-3:00pm each day (the exception being Friday when parents attend the graduation ceremony and cadets accompany them home). A staff member will be at the pick up site to ensure each cadet is picked up by a parent or guardian.”
Celebrating its 17th year, the Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) provides a safe, educational, low-cost summer camp option for Middlesex County youth.
“I am excited to once again be able to offer this program for youngsters from communities across the county,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “Thanks to our tremendous staff and our public safety partners, YPSA provides a fun-filled and educational environment for children to learn about public safety and get to know not only our officers, but also the police officers and firefighters from their own communities.”
(NOTE: The above information is from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.)
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