Program Information:
The Youth Academy is designed for middle and high school-aged children (birth years 2009 - 2015). The aim of the academy is to increase positive police interactions and motivate young people for the future good of the community.
Curriculum will include but is not limited to:
Drill and Ceremony
Physical Fitness
Technology - Drones
Self Defense
Social Media Awareness
Traffic Enforcement
Evidence Collection
SWAT / K-9 demonstrations
Field Trip (TBD)
2026 - Due to popular demand PAL will offer (2) 1-week sessions (Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Graduation Friday 5 pm). Program is based out of The Ray Dwier Center - 392 Church Street Hamilton, NJ 08620 - Home of The Hamilton PAL
Cost: $200 *t-shirt, shorts, hat included - lunch provided daily
Session 1: June 22 - June 26
Session 2: August 10 - August 14
Registration will open on January 26, 2026
Click here for photo release
Click here for medical waiver
