Police Youth Academy

Mission: Guide young adults to a better path for the future through training, leadership, teamwork, and discipline and to assist others through community service.

Purpose:

• Increase awareness in public safety and crime prevention
• Educate students in the cost and consequences of crime and their ability to bring about meaningful change within the community
• Foster better relationships between the community and the police force
• Introduce opportunities for careers in law enforcement

Program Specifics:

• Location: Pendora Park Club: Olivet Boys and Girls Club
  • 330 S. 19^th Reading PA 19606
  • (610) 370-7496
• Meeting Information
  • Every Tuesday
  • 1700- 1900 (5:00pm-7:00pm)
• There will be no cost to the student or parent

Admission and Selection:

• Applications for the 2022-2023 Academic School Year are currently being accepted.
• Important Dates to Know
  • September 2^nd, 2022               Applications Available for Download
  • October 31^st, 2022                   Application Return Deadline
  • November 14th 2022               Letters for Interview Emailed to Cadets
  • November 28^th, 2022                Interviews Begin at City Hall
  • December 12^th, 2022                 Letters of Acceptance Emailed to Cadets
  • January 3^rd and 5^th, 2023        Parent Orientation for New Cadets
  • January 10^th, 2023                   First Day of Youth Academy for New Cadets
  • January 17^th, 2023                  First Class for All Cadets

Current Cadets who were accepted from the 2021-2022 year will not have to repeat the application process.

• Links to Downloadable Files
  • 2022 Cadet Application
  • 2022 Youth Academy Flyer
  • 2022 Cadet Handbook
  • 2022 Cadet Checklist

For more information about the program, contact the Program Coordinator at

            This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.