The Lawrence Police Department is once again offering its police camp for youths this summer.

The camp is open to children ages 8 to 12, and will be June 7-9 on the Free State High School campus, 4700 Overland Drive. The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Children will participate in hands-on activities, incorporating teamwork, physical and mental fitness, and other activities to highlight careers in law enforcement. The camp also teaches life skills, builds self-confidence, develops self-esteem and promotes citizenship.

The camp is limited to 60 children, and the cost is $30 per child, which includes two T-shirts and a meal on the last day of camp.

The application deadline is Friday. Applications can be found online at http://police.lawrenceks.org/content/police-camp-2012, and they may be mailed or dropped off at the Lawrence Police Department, Special Projects Unit, 4820 Bob Billings Parkway.

 For more information, contact police officers Jay Bialek or Myrone Grady at 830-7410.