Boosters of Camp Cadet

Boosters of Camp Cadet supports and organizes Troop E Camp Cadet, Troop E Sunny Day Camp, and Shop with a Hero. All three of these events are funded through fundraising efforts and generous community donations. 

Troop E Camp Cadet is a program run by members of the Pennsylvania State Police and other volunteers in conjunction with the Erie Kiwanis Club. The camp is open to boys and girls 12 – 15 years of age who reside in Erie, Crawford, Warren, and Venango counties. Due to fundraising efforts and generous donations, camp is free of charge to those who attend. The camp is a leadership and character development camp designed to bring a better understanding of law enforcement while instilling self-confidence in the cadets through teamwork activities and military discipline. The camp has a very positive effect on the youth who attend, and many parents praise the camp for its effects on the attitude, behavior, and outlook of their children. Camp Cadet is run during the second week of June and is held at Allegheny College in Meadville. Pennsylvania State Troopers serve as counselors for the camp and stay the entire week with the youth. 

Sunny Day Camp is an inclusive camp, which is open to any ‘Special Needs’ child or adult in the Troop E area, which consist of Warren, Crawford, Venango, and Erie counties. Morning activities include light refreshments and static displays of First-Responder vehicles, followed by lunch. Afternoon activities include a closing ceremony, Troopers present certificates to the attendees. The day will conclude with music and t-shirt signing during which Troopers, volunteers, and fellow participants can sign shirts and take pictures to commemorate the day. This event is free to all participants and their family members. 

Shop with a Hero is a program where local children have the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts with a local hero. The heroes consist of military personnel, EMS, fire fighters, law enforcement, and nurses. This program gives young people the opportunity to interact with local heroes in a positive atmosphere which has a huge impact on their lives.