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The Team Illinois Youth Police Camp at Touch of Nature is a week-long residency camp structured to promote educational and learning opportunities for youth ages 13-17 from diverse communities and backgrounds. Areas of focus include law enforcement, military, leadership, cultural diversity, personal development, physical fitness, and social and interpersonal skills.

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This camp is operated by local police and sheriff departments, social service agencies, the Illinois National Guard, and the Illinois State Police. It is based off of a 15-year successful camp model from the Metro East area, and the primary purpose is to establish inter-personal relations between the youth of this area and law enforcement in order to create a better understanding of the problems and attitudes of both groups.

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A $25 fee is required for each camp applicant. Additionally, each camper must fit the following requirements:

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1. Applicant must be in good physical condition, capable of enduring strenuous physical training, including aerobic (running) and endurance activities requiring adequate air/breathing capabilities.

2. Cadets must reside at camp facility for the duration of the camp.