When: June 15-20, 2024

Where: Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center - Salem, WI

Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024

C.O.P.S. Kids Camp is planned for surviving children (6-14 years of age) and their parent or legal guardian of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.  Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend.

What to Expect

C.O.P.S. Kids Camp provides families the opportunity to interact in a relaxed setting that is removed from everyday life. Oftentimes, young children who lose a parent do not have a safe, comfortable place to share their struggles with their peers. C.O.P.S. Kids Camp offers that, as well as a place for parents/guardians to do the same.

Campers will have the opportunity to attend age appropriate grief counseling sessions that will address their needs. Licensed mental health professionals will support all campers, adult and child alike, by facilitating these sessions and presenting tools for families to implement at home in the future. 

Attending C.O.P.S. Kids Camp will also give campers the chance to participate in fun and challenging activities while providing a camp-like structure that encourages relationship building. We hope that all campers leave the week with an increased sense of personal growth, and a strong support system made up of peers who can truly understand.

What is the cost?

Your only expense is your travel to and from the Milwaukee Airport or to and from the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center if you are driving. All lodging, meals and activities are provided at no cost. If you fail to cancel your attendance and you do not show up for the program, you could be subject to a participation fee for the following year’s program.

Activity Examples

• Swimming
• Fishing
• Arts and Crafts
• Canoeing
• Archery
• Shooting Sports
• Campfire Skits

Travel Information

If you are flying: You should plan on arriving at the Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 . You will be met by officers at the airport and transported to camp by bus. You will be transported back to the Milwaukee Airport on Thursday, June 20, by 10:30 a.m. Please be sure your return flight is AFTER 11:30 a.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks.

If you are driving: You will need to arrive at the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, and stay through breakfast on Thursday, June 20. Meals and activities are planned; no late arrivals or early departures please.

Limited travel assistance may be available. Contact your local C.O.P.S. Chapter or contact the C.O.P.S. National Office for additional information.