The Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet program will return this summer.

Registration is open for Camp Cadet in all 16 state police troop units, including Troop D, which covers Butler. Youths 12 to 15 on the first day of camp can apply if they reside in Butler, Beaver, Mercer or Lawrence counties. 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.

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