SOUTHCENTRAL CAMP CADET
The goal of Camp Cadet is to provide participants with a positive attitude towards the law enforcement profession through exposure to the criminal justice system from a police Cadet’s vantage point.
For many youngsters, Camp Cadet is their first encounter with a police officer. Instead of fear and hostility, there is awe and eagerness to learn. Instead of prison bars, there are open doors. Instead of being caught in an illegal act, the young people at Camp Cadet have volunteered to be here. Participants in Camp Cadet learn to respect the law, and most importantly, to respect themselves.
The Camp Cadet youth are challenged by classroom instruction and physical activities, such as marching and running. Bunks are required to be spotless each morning and questions to counselors are preceded by “Sir” or “Ma’am.