ISP announces 2011 summer camp schedule

The Indiana State Police has just released its 2011 summer youth camp
schedule.

Since 1970, the ISP has sponsored camps giving more than 40,000 kids a chance to see law enforcement up close.

“These camps aim to teach lessons about pride, self-worth and self-discipline,” Sgt. Curt Durnil of Bloomington’s ISP station said.

Camps are open to anyone between grades five and 12.

With scholarships available, every student has the opportunity to be a part of the camp’s activities.

There are four different camps at each of Indiana’s college campuses and state parks.
The ISP’s Respect for Law camps offer demonstrations by Emergency Response Team members, bomb squads, and underwater search and rescue teams.

The Junior Pioneer Campout coed camp takes place at state parks around Indiana. Kids learn to prepare their own meals, set up camp sites and explore the outdoors.

Career Camps are aimed at high school students interested in law enforcement careers.
 
“Being a graduate of these camps as a teenager, I have nothing but fond memories of them,” Durnil said. “I will most likely encourage my kids to attend them as well.”