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 5th and 6th grade
June 23-27, 2025
8am- 4pm M-F
2nd Session 3rd and 4th grade
July 7-11, 2025
8am- 4pm M-F
Who can apply?
- Current 3rd - 4th and 5th - 6th 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
To apply in Spanish
Print out application, scan, and email to Melissa.moore@wilmingtonnc.gov. Please put “protected juvenile cop camp application” on subject line.
Or drop off completed application to the Wilmington Police Dept. front desk, with "Attn: Melissa Moore."
To print out the English application(DOCX, 33KB)
To print out the Spanish application(DOCX, 35KB)
Transportation must be provided to and from the Wilmington Police Dept. (615 Bess Street)