Police Youth Week Summer 2023

Police Youth Week
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Police Youth Week is a residential youth education program developed by the Middletown Police Department. This program is designed for male and female 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 are able to register for only one week.  They will be dropped off at Middletown High School South at 9:00am 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, simulating the police recruit training experience.  Daily programs end at 3:00pm. 

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

The non-refundable $70 registration fee includes two t-shirts, hat, badge, water bottle, bag, video, and graduation party.  Children are to dress in khaki shorts with belt, sneakers and the items issued. 


Registration Information - Begins 2/22/23 @ 10am

Registration will be made through the Recreation Department's online system, Community Pass.  Please visit the website, www.middletownnj.org/signup, to create an account.  Once registration opens, you will need to log into your account, "Browse Activities" and fill out the registration form. 


 No fees will be collected at the time of registration.  All applications will go under review.  Once admitted to the program, you will receive an email to go back into your account and pay the non-refundable $70.  


  • Police Youth Week 1:  June 26 - June 30:  Ages 8-11yo
  • Police Youth Week 2:  July 17 - July 21:  Ages 8-11yo
  • Police Youth Week 3:  July 24 - July 28:  Ages 12-13yo