Camp Journey
Mission Statement
The mission of Camp Journey is to:
∙ Develop leadership, values, and knowledge in each camper through a highly structured educational and adventurous camp experience.
∙ Provide training and messages centered on values and traits, including integrity, character, courage, discipline and teamwork.
∙ Educate students on issues they will face through adolescence and equip them with skills to navigate these challenges.
∙ Immerse students in an exciting Junior Police/Sheriff’s Academy, allowing them to see and experience first-hand what School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Officers do.
∙ Have fun and forge strong relationships between the students and their School Resource Officers throughout the week that will benefit their academic careers and beyond.
Who, When and Where
The camp is designed for rising 6th grade students and will be hosted at the following locations:
- Helena Middle School: June 9th – 13th 2025
- Louis Pizitz Middle School : June 16th – 19th 2025
- Thompson High School : June 23rd – 27th 2025
- Oak Mountain Middle School: June 23rd – 27th 2025
- Chelsea Middle School: July 7th – 11th 2025
- Pelham Park Middle School : July 14th – 18th 2025
The camp will be held from 8:00am-3:00pm each day. It will be staffed by School Resource Officers from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Helena Police Department and COMPACT. Some topics covered will be: Crisis Negotiation, Vape Education, Gun Safety, Team Building, Etiquette, Bullying, Social Media, Crime Scene, Special Guest Speakers, Tactical Response Unit, Wildlife Trailer, and UAV/UAS (drone) and 911 information. Some topics may be adjusted due to speaker availability. The Camp is free of charge, and the only requirement is that the child be dropped off and picked up ON TIME EACH DAY. Slots are limited to 50 campers per location.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 1st 2025 OR UNTIL CAMP IS FULL
