Summer camp gives teens behind-the-scenes look at police department, teaches core values

The summer P.A.T.C.H. camp is returning this year as the Harrisonburg Police Department seeks future leaders to join the week-long camp.

The Pride, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage and Honor camp will give area youth the opportunity to interact with Harrisonburg Police Officers in a positive environment that focuses on these five core values.

Campers will also get a look inside the different divisions of the Harrisonburg Police Department.

Youth ages 13 to 16 may apply.

The camp runs June 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

An application for the summer camp is available online. Applications are due by June 9.

Hard copies of the application are also available in the lobby of the public safety building at 101 N. Main St. in Harrisonburg.