MEDFORD, MA — The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office recently announced the details of its 2017 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA). Wilmington children are are encouraged to attend from Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28. 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.
Now in its 18th year, YPSA provides a safe, educational, low-cost summer camp option for Middlesex County youth. For the first time, the camp will now be open to children ages 8-12, where in prior years those ages 9-11 were eligible.
“Each year, YPSA is one of the best programs we are able to offer,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. “Thanks to our incredible staff and all our partners in law enforcement and the fire services, YPSA is an exciting opportunity for youngsters to learn valuable public safety lessons in a fun-filled environment.”
Transportation and lunch are provided and a graduation ceremony is held on Friday in Chelmsford.
To learn more about the YPSA program, visit HERE.
(NOTE: The above announcement is from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.)
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