Police Youth Week Summer 2026: Registration Begins Monday, 2/23 at 10:00 AM via RecDesk

Police Youth Week
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Police Youth Week is a residential youth education program developed by the Middletown Township Police Department. This program is designed for children between the ages of 8 and 13 to get a better understanding of what it means to be involved with law enforcement. Children do not need to have an interest in becoming a police officer to attend.

Children can register for only one week. They will be dropped off at Middletown High School South (900 Nutswamp Road) at 9:00 AM to start the program. Activities include lectures and presentations covering many facets of police work and criminal justice. Participants will be exposed to a disciplined quasi-military environment, including military drill in combination with structured fast-moving programs of classroom activities, lectures, films, practical exercises and physical training – all simulating the police recruit training experience. Daily programs end at 3:00 PM.

The program emphasizes courtesy, professionalism, respect, and teamwork. Additional presentations will include strategies for anger management, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity.

The non-refundable registration fee includes two t-shirts, hat, badge, water bottle, bag, video, and a graduation ceremony. Children should wear khaki shorts with a belt, sneakers, and the items issued.

Registration Information - Begins Monday, 2/23 @ 10:00 AM

Registration will take place via the Parks & Recreation Department's online system, RecDesk. Please visit middletownnj.org/signup to create an account. Once registration opens, you will need to log into your account and register your child(ren) for the waitlist(s) they are interested in.

Please note that the number you are assigned on RecDesk's waiting list does not guarantee your child's registration. The Middletown Township Police Department sorts applicants by schools first in an attempt to even out the registrations from throughout town.

No fees will be collected at the time of registration. All applications will go under review. Everyone is waitlisted with final selections to follow in late spring. Once admitted to the program, you will receive an email to go back into your account and pay the non-refundable fee.

  • Police Youth Week 1: June 22 - June 26: Ages 8-11
  • Police Youth Week 2: June 29 - July 3: Ages 12-13
  • Police Youth Week 3: July 13 - July 17: Ages 8-11