Following the success of its inaugural Youth Camp, the Bellevue Police Department today announced the return of the program for the 2024 Bellevue Police Youth Camp – a two-day event focused on providing youth with hands-on adventure and first-hand experience in the world of law enforcement.
The Department’s Youth Camp will create a personal connection between Officers and Bellevue youth, assist students in developing good decision-making skills, and demonstrate the impact of community-driven action. The Camp will also encourage valuable life skills, break down misconceptions about law enforcement, and help them see the value their community brings to their lives.
“Now more than ever, youth are subjected to decisions that can affect their entire lives,” said Wendell Shirley, Chief of the Bellevue Police Department. “Bellevue Police takes pride in being the positive difference-maker for the community – especially our youth. This youth camp will prepare students for the future and help them become leaders amongst their peers.”
WHO: Middle School and High School Youth, Bellevue Police Department
WHAT: Bellevue Police’s 2024 Youth Camp
WHEN: July 31-August 1 (Middle School Camp) and August 7-8 (High School Camp)
WHERE: Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004)
RSVP: Media wishing to attend should email Drew Anderson at daanderson@bellevuewa.gov.
This year’s Youth Camp will expand into two separate camps tailored to specific age demographics of our youth. The first camp will run July 31–August 1 and will specifically feature 30 middle school students from the Bellevue community. The following week the Department will hold another camp focused more on high school students – running August 7-8. Similar to the middle school event, the high school camp has 30 participants.
Images from the inaugural Bellevue Police Youth Camp in 2023
For the 2024 Police Youth Camp, the program will feature action-packed days of hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, team-building exercises and more, including:
- Police motorcycles
- Crime scene investigation
- “Distracted riding” course
- Basic first aid
- Guardian One helicopter
- Prizes and games
Bellevue Police opened registration for the 2024 Youth Camp in May with more than 100 students applying to be a part of this one-of-a-kind experience. In total, 60 students were selected to participate.
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