Palm Beach Police and Fire Teen Academy taking applications

The summery season in Palm Beach is a time for youth and sports camps, as it is in towns across the country.

But one other less common regular activity for the hotter months is the Police and Fire Teen Academy, an activity in which participants get to spend an entire day with the town Police Department and the other day with Palm Beach Fire-Rescue.

This year's Academy is set for June 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Teens ages 13 to 16 who live in Palm Beach or attend school in town are welcome.

Applications are now open for the Academy, but space is limited. The program fee for both days is $50 for the first child and $25 for each additional sibling, which includes uniform tops and daily lunch. The Teen Academy is sponsored by Safeguard Palm Beach.

For more information or to register for the program, contact Samantha LeClaire of the Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation by email or by calling 561-508-3547.