Cop Camp

 What is Cop Camp?

The Wilmington Police Department has been running its cost free Cop Camp since 1995. Cop Camp is designed to provide children with an opportunity to positively interact with law enforcement personnel. Throughout the five days of camp children participate in recreational activities, field trips, educational experiences, and a community service project.

When is it? 

1st Session  5^th and 6^th grade

June 23-27, 2025

8am- 4pm M-F

2nd Session 3^rd  and 4^th grade

July 7-11, 2025

8am- 4pm M-F

Who can apply? 

• Current 3^rd - 4^th and 5^th - 6^th Boys & Girls
• Residents of New Hanover County
• Behavior: No extensive behaviors or pending charges.
• Those who have not attended Cop Camp in the past

**More than one child from a family can be referred; however, they must also meet the criteria.

How do kids get referred? 

By parents, guardians, social workers, counselors, teachers, and police officers that recommend kids who meet the requirements.

• To apply in English click here

• To apply in Spanish click here

• Print out application:
  • Scan and email to Melissa.moore@wilmingtonnc.gov Please put

  “protected juvenile cop camp application” on subject line.

  • Drop off completed application to the Wilmington Police Dept. front desk
    • Attn: Melissa Moore

To print out the English application, click here(DOCX, 33KB)

To print out the Spanish application, click here(DOCX, 35KB)

Transportation must be provided to and from the Wilmington Police Dept. (615 Bess Street)