During the week of August 19-23, 2019, ten Oakville Youths participated in MY CAMP, a police lead initiative with Oakville School Liaison Officers mentoring youth in topics of community safety and well-being and participating in leadership activities.
The initiative partnered The Halton Police Service with ProAction Cops & Kids, Oakville Fire and ROCK - Reach Out Centre for Kids.
MY CAMP was funded by ProAction Cops & Kids, a charitable organization that provides funding for police led youth programs.
About ProAction Cops & Kids
At ProAction Cops & Kids fosters a positive relationship between Police Officers and kids at risk will strengthen communities today and for the future. By funding programs that bring cops and kids together, they create an environment of mutual understanding and respect. Connections between police and kids are made with a view to increasing community safety while supporting young people to reach their full potential.
About R.O.C.K - Reach Out Centre for Kids
ROCK is an accredited, multi-service organization providing services to children and youth from birth to 17 years of age and their families. ROCK aims to improve the lives and relationships of families with children who are having social, emotional and behavioural concerns. ROCK functions on a multidisciplinary team basis that may include persons trained in psychology, social work, therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education, early childhood education, family and individual therapy, and child and youth therapy.