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▌ Specialty · Ages 10–14

Junior Police Academy

Various locations

Introduces youth to law enforcement careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and physical training.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.cabq.gov/summer, loads as the City of Albuquerque's Summer Programs page. The Junior Police Academy is listed as a free day camp for youth aged 11-14, running for one week sessions. It is organized by the Albuquerque Police Department in partnership with other city departments, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff ratios, or background check policies. There is a link to the City of Albuquerque's Facebook page (facebook.com/cabq). Google reviews for 'Albuquerque Junior Police Academy' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but the City of Albuquerque generally has a 3.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The program emphasizes hands-on learning about law enforcement and community involvement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Junior Police Academy is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Address: 400 Roma Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
  • Phone: (505) 768-2200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Junior Police Academy

What ages does Junior Police Academy accept?
Junior Police Academy is open to children ages 10–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Junior Police Academy?
Junior Police Academy is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Junior Police Academy provide lunch?
Yes — Junior Police Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Junior Police Academy compare to other specialty camps in Albuquerque?
Junior Police Academy is one of 6 specialty camps in Albuquerque that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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