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The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the return of the Summer Youth Cadet Academy for 2026. Now entering its third year, the program has already made a lasting impact—52 students have successfully completed the academy during its first two summers, gaining skills and experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.

The Summer Youth Cadet Academy is designed to educate, inspire, and empower local youth through hands-on learning and mentorship from law enforcement professionals. Cadets are introduced to leadership principles, teamwork, discipline, and personal responsibility while gaining a realistic understanding of law enforcement and public service.

Program benefits include:

Leadership and character development
Team-building and problem-solving skills
Physical fitness and confidence building
Exposure to law enforcement careers and civic responsibility
Positive mentorship from deputies and community leaders

The academy focuses on building safer communities by investing in our youth—encouraging respect, accountability, and service to others.

Additional details regarding eligibility, dates, and the application process for the 2026 Summer Youth Cadet Academy will be released soon. We encourage parents and students to watch for upcoming announcements and be ready to apply.

Investing in youth today builds stronger communities tomorrow.

REQUIRED FORMS

Medical Information Form

RCSO Video Medical Liability Release Form

RCSO YOUTH CADET ACADEMY SPONSOR

About the Program

The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet Academy is a one week program designed to give the student a broad introduction and familiarization to the Rogers County criminal justice system and process.

Students will meet with individuals from every area of the criminal justice system, from deputies, dispatchers, detention officers, prosecutors and judges.

The bulk of the students education and the academy will be through practical exercises and one on one interactions with officers and emergency personnel. Some activities include working a mock crime scene after a day with the Rogers County Investigations Division, observing a K9 narcotics detection and a K9 bite demonstration, time on our in house firearms simulator and distracted/drunk driving simulators, a firearm safety orientation and the opportunity to fire simmunition pistols with paint rounds at targets, and flying RCSO drones.

In addition, students will get the opportunity to tour the Rogers County Jail, Rogers County Courthouse, Rogers County Sheriff’s Office and Rogers County E911 Center.

WHEN: 2026 Dates to be Announced Soon

TIME: 9 AM to 4 PM Daily

WHERE: Amos G Ward Detention Facility ~ 201 S Cherokee Ave. Claremore, OK 74017

COST: Free

MEALS: Will be catered daily, breakfast and lunch.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be a student in a Rogers County School

2. Students entering the 9th grade in Fall of 2024, 10th, 11th and 12 or graduating in Spring of 2024 are eligible to apply.

3. Parent or Guardian Approval and attend pre academy meeting, will be held the week prior.

4. Letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, school resource officer or pastor.

NEWS STORIES

High Schoolers In Rogers County Gain Real-Life Crime Scene Experience At Youth Academy (newson6.com)