2026 Youth Leadership Academy
YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INFORMATION
The Hillsdale Police Department’s Community Policing Unit will conduct a Youth Leadership Academy for qualified students who will be in 6th, 7th & 8th grades for the 2026-2027 school year.
This 5-day program will be held at Pascack Valley High School from Monday, June 22, 2026, through Friday June 26, 2026.
The program will run from 8:15 A.M. to 2:45 P.M. Recruits are to be dropped off at Pascack Valley High School. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Please be prompt when dropping off and picking up your children. Drop off will begin at 7:45am.
It is required that each student brings his or her own lunch for the first four days, pizza will be provided on Friday. Please label lunch containers. Throughout the day there will be several breaks between blocks of instruction, so several snacks/drinks are recommended.
An official Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday June 26, 2026 at 1:00 P.M., family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Once the application period is over, the Hillsdale Police Department will notify you of acceptance into the program by email. Please ensure that your email address is correct.
The required application forms that must be completed no later than Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. Space is limited and late applications will not be accepted. There is no fee for this program.
Link to apply below!


