Sheriff Coppinger’s Youth Leadership Academy

This free, seven-week program empowers at-risk youth ages 8-14 with the skills and confidence to become positive leaders in their communities. With two age groups—Junior (8-10) and Senior (11-14)—our fun-filled curriculum focuses on teamwork, leadership, and personal growth through games, team-building, and educational activities like CPR, Internet Safety, Bullying Prevention, and Drug Awareness. Kids will also enjoy thrilling activities like laser tag, trampolines, bowling, a whale watch and other great outings!

The YLA is open to any child from Essex County but spots fill up quickly! Children may only attend one week of camp. Each community is assigned a specific week and kids from those communities will be given priority. Keep in mind that submitting this form does not guarantee a spot. Free bus transportation is provided each week.

Community Assignment Schedule

• Week 1

  June 23 to June 27

  Middleton, Topsfield, Rowley, Boxford, Ipswich

• Week 2

  July 7 to July 11

  Lawrence, Methuen, Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham

• Week 3

  July 14 to July 18

  Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, Peabody, Salem, Marblehead, Nahant, Swampscott

• Week 4

  July 21 to July 25

  Haverhill, Salisbury, Amesbury, Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury

• Week 5

  July 28 to August 1

  Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, North Andover, Danvers

• Week 6

  August 4 to August 8

  Haverhill, Merrimac, Groveland, Georgetown

• Week 7

  August 11 to August 15

  Lynn, Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea