The
Amherst and The University of Massachusetts Police Departments
are pleased to announce the dates of the seventh annual Police Youth
Adventure Academy!The 2016 Amherst and Umass Police Youth Adventure Academy is a ONE week program, being held Monday July 18 to Friday July 22, 2016 from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. Youth entering 6th, 7th, 8th grades are eligible to attend. The cost is FREE and academy size is limited to 20 youth, so preference will be given to Amherst residents and Umass affiliated families (ex. parent/guardian are employees or students at UMASS).
Similar to a Citizens Police Academy, students will attend morning classroom sessions held at both the Amherst and Umass Police Departments with lectures, role-plays and interactive demonstrations by Amherst and UMASS police officers in the areas of law, crime scene investigation, defensive tactics and patrol procedures, to name just a few. Most afternoon sessions will be held at our Adventure Based Ropes Course at the Norwottuck Range where we will promote teamwork, communication and offers opportunities to develop positive relationships with the police officers.
The Amherst and Umass Police Youth Adventure Academy will provide those participating with lunch each day at the Umass Dining Common.
All students will need to have transportation to the UMASS Police Department each morning for a 8:30AM start (not earlier!), and picked up each afternoon from the UMASS Police Department promptly at 4:00PM.
Questions regarding the Youth Adventure Academy can be forwarded to Amherst Officer Yvonne Feliciano at 413-259-3000. You can also contact UMASS Officer Brian Kellogg at 413-545-2121.
Applications can be downloaded at the link below or by contacting Officer Feliciano or Officer Kellogg. The application deadline is June 8, 2016, so please don’t delay!
2016 Amherst and Umass Police Youth Adventure Academy Application
http://www.amherstma.gov/1104/Police-Youth-Adventure-Academy
(Not a school or PGO-sponsored activity)
