We are excited to announce the return of our Sheriff’s Summer Camp for its 7th year! Over the past six years, we’ve had the privilege of offering free summer camp experiences to 60-90 local children each year. This year, we’re thrilled to bring back our signature two-week camps for high school and middle school students.
For the first time in six years, we are also introducing a one-week summer camp designed specifically for 5th graders. This new addition allows even more young people in our community to join in on the fun, learning, and adventure that the Sheriff’s Summer Camp provides.
We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of campers and provide them with a safe, exciting, and educational experience that will create lasting memories. Join us for an unforgettable summer!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Sheriff’s Youth Summer Camp. As a community stakeholder, Sheriff Matthew Beickert utilizes School Resource Officers to provide life enrichment, career enrichment, and build positive relationships between Law Enforcement Officers and Currituck County youth.
Campers will be assigned to summer camp based on the grade level they have completed by the time their application is submitted. Students who have completed 6th-8th grade should apply for the middle school camp, while those who have completed 9th-12th grade should apply for the high school camp. Students who have completed 5th grade will attend the 5th grade camp.
The Summer Camp is open to all Currituck County youth residents.
Summer Camp activities could include:
- Team building exercises,
- Archery,
- YMCA alpine tower swing,
- Currituck County Sheriff’s Office K-9 demonstration,
- Currituck County Sheriff’s Office SWAT demonstration,
- Currituck Detention Center tour,
- Gym activities,
- U.S. Coast Guard base visit,
- Currituck County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigator, Narcotics, and SWAT Deputies presentations,
Visits from North Carolina Juvenile Court Counselors,- Mock officer involved scenarios,
- Shooting a taser,
- J.B. Rattles presentations of reptiles,
- Career Management Counselor presentation,
- Currituck Emergency Management presentation,
- Visits to the Albemarle Museum,
- Visit movie theaters.
Camp Dates
Summer camp attendance is completely FREE of charge.
Mentor Training Camp
Monday, June 16 – Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 6-8 mentors
Summer Camp
Monday, June 23 – Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: High/Middle School Hybrid Camp for High School students with some middle school students being assigned.
5th Grade Summer Camp #1 (NEW CAMP)
Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: High/Middle School Hybrid Camp for High School students with some middle school students being assigned.
Summer Camp
Camp #1
Monday, July 21 – Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: 6th-8th grade Middle School students.
Camp #2
Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: 6th-8th grade Middle School students.
Be sure to apply early, there is a limited number of campers being accepted for each camp. Applicants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. New applicants will take priority over previous camp participants.
All applications must be received by Friday, May 24, 2024.
Parents of students accepted to attend the 2024 Summer Camp program will be notified by or before Friday, June 7, 2024 on the county website.
Applications should be submitted by:
- In Person
- Currituck Middle school students can hand deliver to Deputy Jason Dowdy
- Moyock Middle school students can hand deliver to Deputy Ryan Royal
- Currituck High school students can hand deliver to Deputy Jennifer Smith
- J.P. Knapp Early College students can hand deliver to Deputy Jason Jones
Three camp seats will be reserved in each camp for referrals from North Carolina Juvenile Justice Court Counselors, JCPC program providers, Currituck County School Principals, and Currituck County School Resource Officers.
For questions contact:
- Deputy Nathan Large — 252-232-2237
- Deputy Nora Nichols — 252-491-2050
- Deputy Jason Dowdy — 252-453-2171
