Applications are currently being accepted for the 31st Annual Washington State Patrol/Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp to be held at the WSP Academy in Shelton July 25 through July 31. The due date for applications has been extended to May 22 for this camp.

Applications can be downloaded from the WSP Home Page under “Outreach.”

WSP and other police departments provide officers as staff members to instruct and serve as counselors. It gives the students a variety of experiences and exposure to federal, state, county and local law enforcement as a possible career path. This academy is sponsored and paid for by the Washington Kiwanis clubs.

Some of the most popular classes are demonstrations from the SWAT team, K-9, driving course, and defensive tactics. Guest speakers from various agencies provide first hand information to the students.

The purpose of the camp is to provide selected high school juniors and seniors who have an interest in law enforcement, an opportunity to explore the various job opportunities in that field. It offers exposure to problems encountered by law enforcement officers on a daily basis and shows how to handle those situations in a professional manner.