PSP Cpl. Leonard Sutton displays equipment he uses in his capacity as a SERT member to Camp Cadet participants at Lutherlyn on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007.

It might be difficult to remember the warmth of summer, with temperatures expected to hit the negatives this week and forecasts warning of a wind chill that will be as low as 30 below zero. But the warmth of summer will return soon enough, and with it will come Pennsylvania's State Police camp cadet program.

Starting Feb. 1, registration will be open for a youth summer program for all 16 troop units, including troop D, which covers Butler. Children ages 12 to 15 on the first day of camp can apply if they reside in Butler, Beaver, Mercer or Lawrence county. The six-day, five-night camp is modeled after programs in the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

“You will embark on a life changing experience through discipline and regimentation realizing that everything in life is possible. There are fun activities and police demonstrations as well,” according to a statement on Troop D's website. Along with the statement, there are photos of youths engaged in various activities, including one photo of a youth crawling through mud.

While the program boasts a regimented week for participants, there will also be recreational activities including classes on law enforcement and character development.