2024 Junior Mountie Police Academy

The annual Junior Mountie Police Academy is back!

Coquitlam RCMP is hosting our Junior Mountie Police Academy, a fun week-long summer camp, from July 15 - July 19 of this year. The last day of the program culminates in a Show n’ Shine event that is open to the public, involving public safety exhibitions such as police cars, a fire truck, an ambulance, and other family-friendly demonstrations.

We invite youth ages 10-14 who are interested in policing to apply. The camp is offered at no charge to residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nations. Interested participants must complete an application form (linked below) and submit any required corresponding materials by April 19.

Applicants will be notified of whether they are accepted into the academy by early May. Historically, the number of applications received exceeds the number of spaces available. Camp attendees are selected by a lottery system.

Location: Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC)

Dates: July 15 - July 19, 2024

Schedule:

Monday July 15th:

• 8:00 am registration
• 8:30 am - 8:45 am Parent Information Session (Attendance required)
• Day ends: 12:00 pm

Tuesday - Thursday, July 16th - 18th:

• 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Friday July 19th:

Emergency Vehicle Show n' Shine:

• Students arrive at 8:30 am
• Show n' Shine event open to public at 9:30 am - family and friends welcome!
• Junior Mountie Police Academy students may be signed out by parents anytime at or before 12:00 pm
• Public Show n' Shine event closes at 1:00 pm

Red Serge Ceremony Graduation:

• Students to arrive in uniform by 5:00 pm
• Graduation Ceremony: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

This free program teaches youth about law enforcement, involving them in numerous hands-on, educational activities. Attendees will participate in engaging exercises, including:

• Drills and marching instructed by an RCMP Drill Sergeant
• Physical training, including obstacle courses
• Hands-on police sciences (e.g. Fingerprinting)
• Demonstrations (e.g. a police dog service demonstration).

There are three categories that participants may apply for. Please note that only one application per person is accepted.

Cadet:

• Students aged 10 – 14 years before July 1st, 2024
• Please complete and submit the attached 2 page application.

Constable (Troop Assistant Captain):

• Accepted for students aged 12 – 13 years before July 1st, 2024.
• Please submit, along with the attached application, a hand-written 100-word essay explaining why you want to be in the Junior Mountie Police Academy.

Corporal (Troop Captain):

• Accepted for students aged 13 – 14 years before July 1st, 2024.
• Please submit, along with the attached application, a hand-written 200-word essay explaining why you would be a good leader or what leadership means to you.

The application period ended on Friday, April 19th, 2024. Thank you for your interest!

Frequently asked questions

What is supplied for students at the camp?

• Morning snack
• Uniform consisting of a t-shirt and baseball hat in assigned troop colour (Will be distributed on the first day of the academy)

What should I bring to the academy?

• Water bottle (there will be no access to a microwave or refrigerator)

Do I need to accompany/sign my child in and out of the academy?

• Your child MUST be signed in and out daily by an adult.
• If you would like your child to walk, bike, take transit, or a taxi to and/or from the academy unaccompanied by an adult, you must present us with a signed letter stating this at registration on the first morning.
• The Junior Mountie Police Academy site will only be open to the public on Friday, July 19th, 2024, during the Emergency Vehicle Show ‘n Shine. Your child will be escorted until signed out by an adult.

How do I submit my application?

The application period ended on Friday, April 19, 2024. Thank you for your interest.