In 2023, the Bellevue Police Department launched Police Summer Youth Camp, a hands-on adventure to help connect the City's youth with law enforcement.
Due to the overwhelming reception and success of the summer youth camps, the BPD divided up its Youth Camp into two separate opportunities -- one for middle school students and one for high school students! Each camp hosts 30 students.
***Registration for the 2026 Summer Youth Camp is now closed.***
The 2026 Police Summer Youth Camp will features three fun, action-packed days of hands-on learning, interactive demonstrations, team-building exercises and more, including:
- A day at Bellevue Adventures
- Police motorcycles
- Crime scene investigation
- "Distracted riding" course
- Social media safety class
- Basic first aid training
- Guardian One helicopter tour
"We want to build positive relationships with our young community members to improve trust and understanding. This camp will teach safety and life skills while interacting with law enforcement officers in a fun and friendly environment." -- Chief Wendell Shirley (Letter about Youth Camp from Chief Shirley)
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on July 29-31 (middle school) and August 11-13 (high school)
Where: Bellevue (Exact location will be disclosed upon acceptance)
Who Can Apply: Bellevue youth entering grades 6-12 for the Fall 2026 school year. Please only register your student on the grade they are entering in the fall.
Where to Apply: Registration for the 2026 Summer Youth Camp is now closed.
FYI: Parents will be notified no later than June 1 if their student is invited to participate.