The AbbyPD Youth Leadership Program offers high school students an exceptional opportunity to cultivate personal and team leadership skills through immersive experiences in policing, public safety, and community service. Over the course of eight days and seven nights, participants engage in dynamic, challenging activities that unlock their full potential.
Under the guidance of seasoned local police officers, students experience interactive presentations, realistic policing simulations, and invaluable lessons in social responsibility and life skills. This hands-on environment not only challenges them mentally and physically but also fosters a spirit of teamwork and personal growth.
Open to students in grades 10 through 12 from both public and private schools in the Abbotsford area, the program covers critical topics such as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, police procedures, emergency response, forensics, self-defense, and more.
Am I Eligible?
Abbotsford student attending grades 10 through 12.
Able to take a physical fitness test.
Able to pass a criminal record check.
Good academic standing.
Interested in Policing as a Career.
How Do I Apply?
Now accepting applications for the 2026 year.
The Youth Leadership Program will run from March 14 – 21, 2026.
Application Deadline is X.
What is the Process?
Complete the application package as instructed. Download Here
School District #34 students can submit completed application packages to their respective Career Counsellors.
Complete a fitness test.
Complete an Interview at the Abbotsford Police Department.
Background and reference checks.
Applicants may be rejected upon failure of any stage of the application process.
