The Pittsburgh Police Youth Programs Unit is hosting Summer Camps for Cops & Kids. The Camps represent a unique experience for Pittsburgh area youth to understand and explore all aspects of policing and public safety. For one week, campers will experience positive interactions with police officers. The curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s knowledge of public safety, as well as reinforce positive decision making.

The objective of the Cops & Kids Summer Camp is to encourage campers to start being responsible for their actions. This year the focus is on education, keeping them “Promise Ready” during the summer months. The goal ofCops & Kids is to help build self esteem, self-awareness, and a better understanding of what it takes to become a good citizen.

Each Cops & Kids Summer Camp runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday for one week. Camps are being held at three different location: CCAC Northside Allegheny Campus, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh during the weeks of July 20, July 27, and August 3. All campers will be provided with breakfast and lunch.

All children who are City of Pittsburgh residents between the ages of 10 and 14 years of age are eligible to attend the Cops & Kids Summer Camp. There is no charge to attend the camp. The Cops & Kids Camp is filled on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to fill out the application soon. Call 412-323-7821 if you have any additional questions.