The Mecosta County Youth Academy is now accepting applications for their camp in
July.

This is a one-week program for boys and girls ages 12-14. It will be held July 18-22 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The academy will focus on several topics, including teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, defensive tactics, firearms safety, first aid, and fire safety.

The academy is being sponsored by the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office and the Big Rapids
Department of Public Safety.

For more information, please contact Officer William Sell at the Big Rapids Department of Public
Safety, wsell@bigrapidsdps.org or 231-527-0005, or visit https://cityofbr.seamlessdocs.com/f/YouthAcademyApplication to apply. Applications are due by
May 13, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. Space is limited, so act fast!