INDIANA — Every summer since 1970, the Indiana State Police has offered law enforcement summer camps for Hoosier youth, and this summer is no different. There will be two law camps, three career camps, and three pioneer camps offered this summer.

To date, over 45,000 young Hoosiers have been afforded the opportunity to spend face time with law enforcement officers in a positive environment. Countless camp graduates have gone on to careers in law enforcement and other related fields.

The camps always include demonstrations by Indiana State Police SWAT, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Scuba and other specialty teams. Troopers volunteer to put on demonstrations on a variety of topics. The camp staffs are handpicked law enforcement personnel who dedicate their time to preparing youth for their futures.

The Indiana Troopers Youth Services schedule for the 46th year of summer camp programs is complete. Coordinated by the Indiana Troopers Youth Services organization, the camps will be staffed by Indiana State Police officers and officers from other law enforcement organizations.

The Law camps will have two locations:

• Vincennes University, June 15 -18, Sgt. Eric Dunn, director.
• Anderson University, July 6-9, Sgt. Tony Slocum, director.

The Career camps cover grades 9 -12 with three locations:

• Vincennes University- July 15-18, Master Trooper Troy Boyd, director
• Trine University- July 15 -18, Master Trooper Marc Leatherman, director
• St. Joseph College (Rensselaer) – July 17-22, Trooper Danielle Elwood, director

The ITYS is going to host three Pioneer camps:

• Potato Creek State Park- St, Joseph County, Trooper Ben Ennis, director
  
• Mounds State Park- Anderson, Trooper Jeremy Mason, director
• Lincoln State Park- Spencer County, Sgt. Rob Gardner and Master Trooper Tom Campbell, co-directors

If you know a child that may be interested in attending a camp, or if you would like more information, visit the Indiana Troopers Youth Services website.

The Indiana Troopers Youth Services will host the third Annual Summer Camp Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 18 at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Anderson. This is a big fundraiser for the camp and it’s open to anyone that would like to play or support. For more information, or to sign up to play in the golf outing, go here.