This unique opportunity gives students in grades 5 and 6 the chance to get a close look at how law enforcement and the legal system work. The camps are staffed by police officers and are co-sponsored by Indiana District Optimists. Personal safety, drug awareness, and exciting demonstrations are included in the curriculum. Military style marching is used to move from one location to another. Calisthenics are used as a form of positive discipline.
Recreational activities round out the schedule.
The camps, held at major universities throughout Indiana, give students a chance to interact with their peers from other parts of the state, and are a great opportunity for them to become familiar with campus life. It addresses many of the concerns of young people entering an important era of their lives. The law enforcement phase of the programs does not duplicate the RFL curriculum. Military style marching and calisthenics are a part of the discipline of this camp. Field trips are taken to courtroom and correctional facilities.