We are excited to announce the return of our Sheriff’s Summer Camp for its 8th year! Over the past eight years, we’ve had the privilege of offering free summer camp experiences for 60-90 local children each year.
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 2026 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.
Middle and High School 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 currently enrolled in 5th grade should apply to attend our 5th grade camp.
The Summer Camp is NOW 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.
5th Grade Summer
Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: Students currently enrolled in 5th grade should apply to attend our 5th grade camp.
Middle School Summer Camp
Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Estimated Participants: 15-20 students
Focus: 6th-8th grade Middle School students.
Middle/High School Hybrid Summer Camp
Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9, 2026
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.
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 1, 2026.
Parents of students accepted to attend the 2026 Summer Camp program will be notified by or before Friday, May 22, 2026 on the county website.
Applications should be submitted by:
- In Person
- Parents or students should hand deliver to your child’s application to their assigned School Resource Officer.
- Parents or students should hand deliver to your child’s application to their assigned School Resource Officer.
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
