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Welcome to the New Website for the ITYS!
"Thank you Ernie Alder - for your vision, your energy, your humor and your love for Indiana youth – and the Indiana State Police" Read more about the ISP Camp Founder Ernie Alder by clicking above and Order his New Book. Ernie has graciously donated ALL proceeds to go to the ITYS!
"I wanted to send you a note and a "Big Thank-you". My son attended the camp in Vincennes this year and he loved every minute. I know that during the camp a law enforcement officer lost his life in the line of duty in the next town over (Terre Haute) and our thoughts go out to his family and that community. I wanted to let you know.... "That thing that you do" ...... and all your support staff is such a tremendous service for the community in our state! My son is looking forward to the camp next year..... "He was not only impressed with the State Police but the ATF presenters made such a big impression with him."
Written by a Father ... For more Testimonials like this see our menu selection!
Campers in Formation Since 1970, the Indiana State Police has offered over 40,000 young people an exciting, up-close look at law enforcement and the criminal justice system through its youth camps. The camps help students gain respect for themselves and others through programs, which demonstrate the rewards of hard work and dedication.
Camps are held at universities around the state and offer campers a unique glimpse of campus life. Each program includes well-balanced meals and comfortable sleeping facilities. Camp staffs are hand picked, Indiana State Police personnel, who have committed themselves to preparing today's youth for their futures.
Camps are coordinated by the Indiana Troopers Youth Services with additional support of the:
- The Tony Stewart Foundation
- Association of Indiana State Troopers
- ISP Pioneers
- Lions Clubs of Indiana
- Indiana District Optimists
- Indiana Kiwanis Clubs
- Jaycees
Our work is to provide a series of programs and services for the youth of the state of Indiana. This currently includes The Summer Camp Programs, in cooperation with the Indiana State Police Department, Our mission in the future is to provide additional programs that will encourage young Hoosiers to adopt the principles of good citizenship, and to provide scholarships and grants for students with extraordinary needs. The desired result of all efforts, will be to teach Hoosier students to respect themselves, others and the law.
A not-for-profit corporation (a 501(C)-3 corporation) formed, called the "Indiana Troopers Youth Services, Inc.", to work in direct coordination with the Indiana State Police Department. The ITYS is governed by a board of directors, that consists of both current and retired Indiana State Police personnel.
We are so very grateful for our many supporters. Donate by mailing your donation to our corporate office or now online thru Paypal.
There are many organizations and individuals that have given of their support. The support may be in Sponsoring Campers, Supporting the ITYS in our coordination efforts with time, talent or monetary donations.
We are thankful for the support of:
- The Tony Stewart Foundation
- Association of Indiana State Troopers
- ISP Pioneers
- Lions Clubs of Indiana
- Indiana District Optimists
- Indiana Kiwanis Clubs
- Jaycees
We would like to extend a thank-you to our retired webmaster, Ronnie Kane for donating his talents and much time to assisting the ITYS.
Thank you to Dean Orewiler for the use of his photos taken at Career Camp (Trine University) in 2011.
