Pa. State Police cancel all youth summer programs

Pennsylvania State Police said Monday all of its upcoming youth camps throughout the spring and summer are cancelled statewide as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

“Camp Cadet, the Commissioner’s Honor Camp, and Sunny Day Camp have deep roots in our department and are a source of pride for the personnel whose hard work and dedication make them possible every year,” said Colonel Robert Evanchick, state police commissioner.

“This decision was made with the health and safety of all attendees, staff, and community partners in mind. We look forward to resuming the programs in 2021,” he said.

State police volunteers coordinate dozens of youth camps and events each summer, including 27 week-long sleepaway Camp Cadet programs for children ages 12-to-15-years-old; a Commissioner’s Honor Camp, for outstanding teens selected from previous Camp Cadet attendees; State Police Youth Week, in partnership with the American Legion and National Guard, plus 12 Sunny Day Camp programs, which are one-day events for children and adults with special needs or disabilities and their families.

Cancellation of the 2020 Elmer Hafer American Legion State Police National Guard Youth Camp was announced by the American Legion earlier this month.

More information is available at www.psp.pa.gov.