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			 The camp is set to take place at Camp Lincoln located 
			1301 North MacArthur, Springfield, Illinois, from June 21-26, 2020. 
 Dozens of aspiring teens from across Illinois will discover career 
			opportunities through training with police and military. The primary 
			purpose of the ALYPC is to establish an interactive and positive 
			relationship between Illinois teens and law enforcement officers. 
			The week-long residency camp is structured to promote educational 
			and learning opportunities for youth ages 15-17 in the areas of law 
			enforcement, military, leadership, cultural diversity, personal 
			development, physical fitness, social and interpersonal skills.
 
			
			 
			American Legion volunteers and ISP Troopers are assigned to manage 
			the program and serve as instructors and mentors. Many of the Legion 
			and ISP volunteers are former graduates of the program.   
			
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The American Legion Youth Police Program gives Cadets the 
opportunity to learn the core values that are instilled in law enforcement and 
the military. 
The ALYPC Cadets will be honored at a graduation ceremony on June 
26, and will receive a graduation certificate. The American Legion will 
accept applications until noon, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Teenagers 15-17 are 
encouraged to apply and attend the 2020 ALYPC for an enriching experience. 
 For more information about the ALYPC, please contact Safety Law and Order 
Chairman Delmar Buske at (217) 556-9555, or Illinois State Police Sergeant Daron 
Barge via email at Daron. Barge@illinois.gov.  
Camp applications are available online at:
http://www. illegion.org/programs-services/youth-family/safety-law-order/###
 
				 
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