Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet of Lancaster County is a summer camp for boys and girls from Lancaster County Pennsylvania between the ages of 11 to 13. The camp is held at Camp Mack Scout Reservation and is staffed by Troopers, local police officers and many other volunteers. The goal of Camp Cadet is to introduce participants to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship with law enforcement personnel.

Camp Cadet of Lancaster County is a summer camp for boys and girls from Pennsylvania between the ages of eleven to thirteen. The camp is held at various locations throughout the State and staffed by Troopers, local police officers and many other volunteers. The goal of Camp Cadet is to introduce participants to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship with law enforcement personnel.

Camp Cadet is open to all youth and is structured similar to training at the police academy. All participants who attend camp cadet are addressed as “Cadet” during the week. Cadets are required to participate in all scheduled events. The camp focuses on discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, drug and alcohol education, violence prevention and many other issues facing today’s youth.

Camp Cadet is a non-profit organization. Meals, lodging and programs are provided at no cost to the applicant. Camps are usually funded by various fund raisers and business and community donations.

Donations can be sent to Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet of Lancaster County P.O. Box 10123 Lancaster, PA 17605-0123

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Troop J (Lancaster County) Tpr. Blain Hertzog, 717-290-1996