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 students attending grades 10 through 12 or homeschooled.
• Willing to participate in a physical fitness assessment.
• Able to pass a criminal record check.
• Good academic standing.

How Do I Apply?

YLP 2027 applications open September 8, 2026

The Youth Leadership Program will run from March 13 – 20, 2027.

Application Deadline is on or before Friday, October 30th, 2026, by 5 PM.

What is the Process?

• Complete the application package as instructed.
• Participate in a physical fitness assessment.
• Complete an Interview
• Pass a criminal record and police records check

For any further questions, please email [email protected]

This program is free of charge and fully funded by the Abbotsford Police Foundation.