About
Four five-day camps take place each year at SPD. The camps, which are divided between boys and girls, teach skills in character building, goal setting, decision making, crime reporting, stranger danger and much more. SPD’s Juvenile Officers launched the camp in 2013 under the direction of Retired Maj. Richard Zapal to develop rapport between youth and law enforcement officers early in life. Learning strategies will include guest speakers, field trips and hand-on activities. Youth will also be exposed to many aspects of college life with support from SSU.
The free camp targets children ages 8-14 of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The initiative is designed to provide youth with alternatives to risky or criminal behavior during the summer. All Savannah children meeting the age requirement are invited to attend.
Mission
The mission of the SPD Youth Summer Camp is to establish trust and rapport between Savannah’s youth and its law enforcement community by teaching skills in goal setting, decision making and good citizenship, along with the inner workings of policing under the mentorship of SPD staff.
SPD Youth Summer Camp Info:
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Savannah Police Youth Summer Camps. The camp targets children ages 8-14 and is free of charge. Completed applications can be dropped off at SPD Headquarters, 6600 Abercorn Street, or any of the four precincts. Blank applications are also available for pickup at all locations.
Click here to download the application
Each camp will run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Beginning at 8 a.m., children can be dropped off at Savannah Impact, 2005 Waters Ave.
June 5-9 Boys
June 12-16 Girls
June 26-30 Boys
July 10-14 Girls
The application deadline is May 1.
- The 4 five-day camps will take place at meet each day at Savannah Impact, 2005 Waters Avenue.
- Campers will learn skills in character building, goal setting, decision making, crime reporting, stranger danger and self-defense.
- Learning strategies will include guest speakers, field trips and hand-on activities.
- Youth also will be exposed to many aspects of college life with the support of SSU.
- The free camp targets children ages 8-14 of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- The goal is to provide youngsters with alternatives to risky or criminal behavior during the summer.
- All Savannah children meeting the age requirement are invited to attend.
