A weeklong camp focused on students in the Comox Valley learning the world of policing, concluded.
The 15th annual RCMP Mountie Camp at HMCS Quadra finished, allowing Comox Valley Schools students to get hands-on exposure to law enforcement practices, specialized units, and learn the core values of the RCMP.
Cs.t Monika Terragni of the Comox Valley RCMP said seeing the students challenge themselves during the week was truly inspiring.
“They typically arrive a bit unsure, and by the end they leave with newfound confidence, teamwork skills, and a real sense of what it means to serve their communities.”
Participants were able to learn about the history of the RCMP and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.
Activities throughout the week mirrored elements used at the RCMP Depot training in Regina Saskatchewan, including daily inspections, drill instruction, and fitness testing and training.
Some of those sessions included forensics, police dog services, crisis negotiation, major crime investigations, crime analysis, RCMP Air Services, explosives disposal, and a nighttime exercise where students responded to a staged incident with RCMP officers.
The camp was first established in 1996 and was the first youth camp ever held in the country, with over 700 students being welcomed since it started.
The next camp is scheduled for spring 2027 with applications opening through Comox Valley Schools closer to the date.
