Youth Programs

Public Safety Explorers Program

 
(Apply here for the April 20-24 Program)

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office announces a new, free of charge Public Safety Explorer Program for students ages 10 to 14 who may be interested in learning more about and one day entering these exciting fields.  Explorers will learn about leadership, decision making, and teamwork through interactive sessions focused on team building.  Explorers will also be educated about law enforcement, public safety, and community service by members of those respective professions. Each session lasts five days.

Throughout the week, students will meet presenters from the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, K9 officers, and training staff as well as police from several departments. They will get tours of the Barnstable Police Station, the Hyannis Fire Station, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Regional Emergency Communications Center, and the Barnstable Superior Courthouse. They will be introduced to banking with a visit to Cape Cod 5.

Youth Academy

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office runs a three-week academy for youth from Barnstable County to provide a supportive environment in which Barnstable County youth between the ages of 13 and 16 develop pro-social skills and increased resiliency. This collaborative effort brings together specially trained staff from correctional, educational, police and treatment facilities committed to helping kids achieve important physical, emotional and intellectual developmental goals. The BCSO Youth Academy focuses on self-control, respect, teamwork, integrity, communication, and decision-making skills.

The Youth Academy operates during the summer and empowers individuals, families and communities to stop violence, substance abuse, delinquency, and crime. The program aims to prevent adult incarceration of our youth by meeting developmental needs early and positively through effective prevention/intervention services. Students are recommended into the program by teachers, counselors, police officers, and parents.

For questions about our Youth Programs or to submit an application please send an email to:

Email: youthprograms@bsheriff.net

Disclaimer: Acknowledgement of receipt of a completed Youth Academy Application does not guarantee placement in the Youth Academy Program. The BCSO reserves the right to limit the amount of students in each yearly Academy.