Coquitlam RCMP - 2025 Junior Mountie Police Academy

The annual Junior Mountie Police Academy application deadline is April 17, 2025.

Coquitlam RCMP is hosting our free Junior Mountie Police Academy, a fun half-day, week-long summer camp, from July 21 - July 25 of this year.

Location: Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC)

Camp Dates: July 21 - July 25, 2025

This free, week-long program provides youth with a glimpse into the many teams, tools, and tactics used within policing. This unique camp is geared towards kids ages 10 to 14 years old. Our Junior Mountie camp provides kids with real life demonstrations from specialized police officers, working both their minds and their bodies. Our campers participate in numerous hands-on, fun educational activities, some of the engaging exercises include:

• Drills and marching instructed by an RCMP Drill Sergeant
• Physical training, including obstacle courses
• Hands-on police sciences (e.g. Fingerprinting)
• Demonstrations (e.g. a police dog service demonstration)

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us on the last day of the program to celebrate the accomplishments of our Junior Mounties with a Red Serge Graduation Ceremony and demonstration.

We invite youth ages 10-14 years old who are interested in policing to apply. The camp is offered at no charge to residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nations. Interested participants must complete an application form (linked below) and submit any required corresponding materials by April 17.

There are two categories that participants may apply for: Cadet or Corporal. All campers attend the same presentations and activities, the Corporal role will give students opportunities to take on a leadership role within their groups. Please note that only one application per person is accepted.

Cadet:

• Students aged 10 – 14 years before July 1st, 2025
• Please request, complete and submit the Junior Mountie Application form. Applications must be submitted in person at any Coquitlam RCMP Office.

Corporal:

• Accepted for students aged 13 – 14 years before July 1st, 2025.
• Please request, complete and submit the Junior Mountie Applications form AND a hand-written 200-word essay explaining why you would be a good leader or what leadership means to you.
• Applications must be submitted in person at any Coquitlam RCMP Office.

Applicants will be notified of whether they are accepted into the academy by early May. Historically, the number of applications received exceeds the number of spaces available. Camp attendees are selected by a lottery system.

Schedule:

Monday, July 21st through Friday, July 25th, 2025     
Monday July 21st

• 7:30 am registration
• 8:00 am to 8:30 am Parent Information Session (Attendance required).

Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, July 25, 2025

• 8:00 am to 12:30 pm

Friday, July 25, 2025

• Red Serge Ceremony Graduation, parents and caregivers are invited to attend from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

Frequently asked questions

What is supplied for students at the camp?

• Morning snack
• Uniform consisting of a t-shirt and baseball hat in assigned troop colour (Will be distributed on the first day of the academy)

What should I bring to the academy?

• Water bottle (there will be no access to a microwave or refrigerator)

Do I need to accompany/sign my child in and out of the academy?

• Your child must be signed in and out daily by an adult.
• If you would like your child to walk, bike, take transit, or a taxi to and/or from the academy unaccompanied by an adult, you must present us with a signed letter stating this at registration on the first morning.

How do I submit my application?

Completed applications can be submitted in person to any Coquitlam RCMP office. Visit office locations and hours of operation. The application period ends on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Thank you for your interest.