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1. How old do the student officers have to be to attend the camp?

The academy is separated into two age groups: Incoming 7th and 8th graders attend the first session and incoming 5th and 6th graders attend the second session. For more information please contact us.

2. Where is the camp held and what are the camp hours?

The Lowell Police Student Academy is run out of Lowell High School:
50 Father Morissette Boulevard
Lowell, MA 01852

The camp runs Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). It begins promptly at 8am and finishes at 2 p.m. For more information please contact us.

3. What do the student officers wear to the academy? Do they need to bring a snack or lunch?

Student officers need to wear comfortable athletic shoes and black or dark colored shorts every day. Uniform shirts, hats and water bottles are provided to each student officer free of charge. Free snacks and lunches are provided daily. For more information please contact us.

4. Are adults and instructors present at the academy at all times?

Yes! The academy is run under the direction of Lowell Police School Resource Officers. They are active and present at all times. Additionally, a school nurse is also on staff. For more information please contact us.

5. Who is eligible to attend the academy?

Any child who attends 5th through 8th grade in Lowell, whether it is a public or private school, can attend the academy. For more information please contact us.

6. How do I sign up?

A printable application is available to be downloaded from the "Document Library" section of this page or through a link on the "About" section. You can also contact any one of the School Resource Officers for an application. Typically applications are made available beginning in March and are due in May. For more information please contact us.