Joining the Lynnwood Police Youth Camp

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The Lynnwood Police Department is offering an exciting opportunity for youth ages 11 to 14. 

 

This is the perfect opportunity for young men and women who want to become police officers or just want to learn about law enforcement to join the Lynnwood Police Department for a five-day summer camp.

It gives youth a chance to interact with law enforcement, have positive experiences with the police, learn safety tips, engage in team-building challenges, and develop leadership skills.  Some highlights include a team-building day at High Trek Adventure, including a high ropes course challenge. Participants will also learn about police science, work with the K-9 unit, and participate in SWAT team activities, plus much more!

 

Online

Step 1.Complete the Application

Parent/Guardians must complete all pages of the application. It is very important to sign and initial all necessary pages, and please write N/A if a field does not apply to you.

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Step 2.Applications Are Reviewed

All applications will be reviewed and approved by police staff on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step 3.Acceptance Confirmation

Parents/Guardians will be contacted in a timely manner via email or phone call when their child has been accepted into the program.

 

Mail or Drop-off

Step 1.Complete Application

Parent/Guardians must complete all ten (10) pages of the application. It is very important to sign and initial all necessary pages, and please write N/A if a field does not apply to you.

Once you completed your application, please save and email it to cgaler@lynnwoodwa.gov.

LPD Youth Camp Application(PDF, 476KB)

Step 2.Submit Application

Once you completed the full application, you may drop it off at Lynnwood Police Department or mail in your application to:

Lynnwood Police Department
Attn: Connie Avalos-Galer
19321 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Step 3.Applications Are Reviewed

All applications will be reviewed and approved by LPD staff on a first come, first served basis.

Step 4.Acceptance Confirmation

Parents/Guardian will be contacted in a timely manner via email or phone call when their child has been accepted in the program. 

 

The Lynnwood Police Youth Camp offers young people an opportunity for summer fun while engaging with law enforcement. Participants will have positive experiences with the police and learn important safety tips, team-building skills, and leadership development. The camp includes a day of team-building exercises at High Trek Adventure, a local ropes course. Additionally, attendees will explore police science, interact with the K9 unit, participate in SWAT team activities, and much more!

Youth between the ages of 11 and 14 years old.  No age exceptions can be made.  City of Lynnwood residents and Edmonds School District students are given first consideration.  Students from outside the city limits and other school districts can attend if spaces are available.

 

Based on the number of applications and essays, we will accept up to 36 campers.

Police Camp is conducted over five days in July of each summer.

The dates for the 2026 summer camp are:

  •  Monday (July 20th):
    • 8:30 AM drop off at High Trek Adventure
    • 4:00 PM pickup at High Trek Adventure

Address: 11928 Beverly Park Road, Everett, WA 98204

  •  Tuesday (July 21th), Wednesday (July 22nd), Thursday (July 23rd):
    • 8:30 AM drop off at Meadowdale Middle School
    • 4:00 PM pickup at Meadowdale Middle School

Address: 6500 168th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 

  •  Friday (July 24th):
    • 8:30 AM drop off at Meadowdale Middle School
    • 2:00 PM pickup at Meadowdale Middle School

Address: 6500 168th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037 

Police Camp starts at 8:30 AM sharp, each day.

Parents/Guardians will drop off and pick up their children in a drive-through at the above locations.

The Lynnwood Police Department will not provide transportation to and from the camp locations.

There is no after-school daycare.

There is a $250.00 registration fee. Cash is the only accepted form of payment. This fee helps offset the cost of T-Shirts, sports packs, and consumable items used during the week.  Full scholarships and half scholarships are available.  If you want to apply for a scholarship, parents/guardians will need to write a letter stating why a scholarship is needed for your child and attach the letter to the application.  Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.

Lynnwood Police Officers and Department Administrators will be responsible for training and supervising the youth who are attending Police Camp each day.

Children should wear comfortable clothing such as a T-Shirt, tennis shoes (no open-toe shoes), slacks or shorts (no baggy shorts).

While attending Police Camp, children will need to wear sunscreen when they arrive each day and bring extra sunscreen to apply during the day.  Parents/Guardians, make sure your child brings a hat.

The Lynnwood Police Department will provide water, morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks.

If your child has food allergies, please pack snacks and lunches for them each day.

A Lynnwood Youth Police Camp T-Shirt.  Please wash the T-shirt each night.  Children will be required to wear the t-shirt each day.

A Lynnwood Youth Police Camp water bottle.  Please wash the water bottle each night.  Children will be required to have their water with them each day.

Once your child has been accepted into Police Camp, click the link below to complete the online waiver.  It is very important that Parents/Guardians sign a waiver form.

If you do NOT fill out an on-line wavier form, your child will NOT be able to participate in this activity.

High Trek Adventure Waiver Form

 

Contact Us

Phone

425-670-5635

Email

crimeprevention@LynnwoodWA.gov

Location

Meadowdale Middle School
6500 168th Street SW
Lynnwood
98037
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