TN Highway Patrol - Junior and Youth Academy
Address
283 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Description:
As part of the Tennessee Highway Patrol's community service initiative, each summer the THP hosts a free trooper academy for boys and girls. The program is held at the THP Training Center and is designed to educate youth who may have an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Cadets will be taught trooper values, specifically, respect, discipline, and integrity. The cadets will also enjoy recreational activities that include team building exercises, physical fitness, and training. The junior cadets will be involved in community service projects the week of their camp.
The Junior Trooper Academy is for students in grades 5 - 8 and is a day camp. Transportation will be provided from and to Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Lawrenceburg and Dickson.
The Youth Academy is an overnight academy open to students in grades 9-12.
Hours:
Email for details. Youth Academy takes place in the summer.
Intake Process:
A parent or guardian can submit a registration application by emailing Lt. Sarah Lund. Youth Academy participants are required to submit an essay about why they wish to participate and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, local sheriff, police chief, etc.
Program Fees:
Email for details.
Eligibility:
Children in grades 5-12.
Is Shelter?
No
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
283 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Contacts
Lt. Sarah Lund
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Description
As part of the Tennessee Highway Patrol's community service initiative, each summer the THP hosts a free trooper academy for boys and girls. The program is held at the THP Training Center and is designed to educate youth who may have an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Cadets will be taught trooper values, specifically, respect, discipline, and integrity. The cadets will also enjoy recreational activities that include team building exercises, physical fitness, and training. The junior cadets will be involved in community service projects the week of their camp. The Junior Trooper Academy is for students in grades 5 - 8 and is a day camp. Transportation will be provided from and to Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Lawrenceburg and Dickson. The Youth Academy is an overnight academy open to students in grades 9-12.
Hours
Email for details. Youth Academy takes place in the summer.
Eligibility
Children in grades 5-12.
Fees
Email for details.
Intake Procedure
A parent or guardian can submit a registration application by emailing Lt. Sarah Lund. Youth Academy participants are required to submit an essay about why they wish to participate and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, local sheriff, police chief, etc.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Lawrence County
- Putnam County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Smith County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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Description
As part of the Tennessee Highway Patrol's community service initiative, each summer the THP hosts a free trooper academy for boys and girls. The program is held at the THP Training Center and is designed to educate youth who may have an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Cadets will be taught trooper values, specifically, respect, discipline, and integrity. The cadets will also enjoy recreational activities that include team building exercises, physical fitness, and training. The junior cadets will be involved in community service projects the week of their camp. The Junior Trooper Academy is for students in grades 5 - 8 and is a day camp. Transportation will be provided from and to Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Lawrenceburg and Dickson. The Youth Academy is an overnight academy open to students in grades 9-12.
Hours
Email for details. Youth Academy takes place in the summer.
Eligibility
Children in grades 5-12.
Fees
Email for details.
Intake Procedure
A parent or guardian can submit a registration application by emailing Lt. Sarah Lund. Youth Academy participants are required to submit an essay about why they wish to participate and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, local sheriff, police chief, etc.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Lawrence County
- Putnam County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Smith County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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