Wilmington Police holding free Cop Camp for students

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department’s Annual Cop Camp session kicks off Monday.

Fourth and fifth graders throughout the county will attend the week-long camp and will learn a variety of life-skills as well as life lessons.

This is the police department’s 22nd year operating the free camp. Cop camp was designed to provide children with positive interactions with law enforcement personnel. Throughout the five days of camp sessions children participate in recreational activities, field trips, educational experiences and a community service project.

Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cop Camp participants and Chief Ralph Evangelous will visit the Ice House for an afternoon of ice-skating.

This year’s camp is scheduled to run two sessions, June 19 – 23 and July 24 – 28.

If your child is interested in attending our July session of Cop Camp call (910) 343-3699 or  complete the online application and return it as soon as possible.