One Week.
Real Training.
Life-Changing Experience.
For over a decade, the New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy has given young men and women an authentic, immersive introduction to the world of policing.
Our week-long program is for Law Enforcement Youth Groups in New Jersey. This serves as an introduction to law enforcement and the police academy.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Six-day residential academy with hands-on training in real police skills.
All instructors are active or retired New Jersey Law Enforcement Officers.
Open to Law Enforcement Youth Groups across New Jersey which are run by a Police Department and led by local Officers.
Builds discipline, leadership, and respect.
It’s in the SUMMER and it is a CAMP but this is no Summer Camp!
Ready to step up AND
join the next academy class?
July 17th thru 22nd, 2027
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701
Apply now or contact us
to learn more.
OUR MISSION & HISTORY
The New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy prepares the next generation of law enforcement professionals through an intensive, academy-style experience.
Re-Formed 13 years ago, the program brings together young men and women from towns across the state for a week of training and personal growth.
What started as a way to give young people a taste of police academy life has grown into a statewide tradition.
NJLEYA Trainees have been proud participants, gaining skills and confidence that last a lifetime. Led by a dedicated team of law enforcement professionals.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A six-day residential program held at a local university.
Participants live on campus, follow a structured daily schedule, and train alongside peers from departments statewide.
THE FOUR “PHASES” AT THE ACADEMY
Phase 1: First year trainees; they receive a mix of classroom training and hands on experience.
Phase 2: Classroom refresher with graded practical exercises.
Phase 3: Academy Police, patrolling campus and answering calls for service over the radio from a dispatcher.
Phase 4: Public Speaking, Interview Techniques and Resume building. Culminates with a job interview from actual Chiefs of police.
DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Close Order Drills - Self Defense Techniques - Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law - Crime Scene Investigations
- Leadership Development - Radio Communications - CPR and First Aid.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the end of the week, NJLEYA Trainees walk away with practical skills, a deeper understanding of what it takes to serve in law enforcement, and the confidence to lead.
ELIGIBILITY & WHO WE SERVE
Open to members of law enforcement youth groups ages fourteen and up who have completed the eighth grade.
These groups must be run through a NJ Police Department.
Ready to step up AND
join the next academy class?
July 17th thru 22nd, 2027
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701