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  • Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program

  • Youth Applicant Information

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  • Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contact

  • Medical Information

  • The Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program will include physical activities including but not limited to daily fitness exercises (push-ups/running/jumping/water activities such as swimming/obstacle courses). Applicants should possess a reasonable fitness level and be able to perform at least 20 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, and run 1/2 mile.
  • ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE KEPT IN ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE/PACKAGING. MEDICATIONS WILL BE MANAGED AND ADMINISTERED BY CAMP MEDICAL STAFF.
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  • NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION/AIDES

  • The following items will be available during the program from medical staff. To provide these medications to your child, indicate the use of what specific item(s) he/she may take. No response will be considered a NO.
  • IS RECOMMENDED FOR FULL ACTIVITY IN THE YOUTH ACADEMY PROGRAM AND HAS MY PERMISSION TO TAKE THE ABOVE MEDICATIONS/AIDES AS NEEDED.
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  • Transportation

  • I hereby grant permission for the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program to provide transportation for my child, if needed.
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  • Consent to Participate

    Parent's Consent/ Release from Liability
  • give my consent for my son/daughter
  • to participate in the Kentucky State Police's
  • Youth Academy Program.
  • I understand that they will be receiving training related to law enforcement topics, as well as taking part in supervised role-playing activities. Additionally, daily activities will include various physical fitness activities and swimming. All activities will be under direct supervision at all times.
  • If my son/daughter becomes ill or is injured during any activity, I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to contact me or a member of my family. If I cannot be reached, I understand that staff members will seek emergency medical care. I understand that notification efforts will be continued after medical care is sought.
  • I understand that should my son/daughter fail to follow any rules set forth by the Kentucky State Police and its staff or display disrespect or inappropriate behavior toward a camper or any staff member; those actions can result in dismissal from the Youth Academy Program.
  • I agree to indemnify, defend, hold harmless, and release the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky State Police Trooper Island, their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any lawsuits, damages, claims, judgments, losses, liabilities or expenses arising out of the death, personal injury, or property damage involving my son/daughter, which may be sustained while participating in activities with the Kentucky State Police Youth Academy Program. All of the terms above shall apply whether or not caused by the alleged negligence, either active or passive, or any acts or omissions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky State Police Trooper Island, their officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. I have read and fully understand this RELEASE FROM LIABILITY.
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  • APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME BASIS AND MUST INCLUDE THE
    FOLLOWING:
    1. A 100-150 WORD ESSAY COMPOSED BY THE APPLICANT ON THEIR INTEREST IN KSP
    AND A DESIRE TO ATTEND THE YOUTH ACADEMY PROGRAM
    2. A RECOMMENDATION LETTER FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
    a. TEACHER
    b. PRINCIPAL
    c. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
    d. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
    e. KSP TROOPER
    f. PASTOR
    g. COMMUNITY LEADER
  • INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

  • 1. Selection and notification to participants and their guardians will be emailed by June 27, 2025. The selection package will include additional instructions and details about the camp, such as directions, check-in and graduation times, and a packing list for participants.

    2. If there are any questions, they may be directed to Trooper Scott Ferrell, Camp
    Commander at (606) 776-9474 or by email at james.ferrell@ky.gov.

    The Kentucky State Police is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
    national origin, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability

  • Graduation Ceremony RSVP

  • WHEN:    Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
    TIME:      11:00 A.M. CST
    WHERE:   Clinton County Early Childhood Center | 204 King Drive, Albany KY 42602

  • APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME BASIS
    AND MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (please upload below):

    1.  A 100-150 word essay composed by the applicant on their interest in KSP and a desire to attend the Youth Academy Program

    2.  A recommendation letter from one of the following:
    a. Teacher
    b. Principal
    c. Guidance Counselor
    d. School Resource Officer
    e. KSP Trooper
    f.  Pastor
    g. Community Leader

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