The 2024 West Virginia Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Academy has been set for July 14-19, 2024 and will be held at Glenville State University, Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia.
Students who will successfully complete from the 8th grade this year and enter the 9th grade in the fall of 2024 are eligible to apply for a cadet position at the WV Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Academy. Junior and Senior Counselors are Cadets who formerly attended the YLA that desire to return and staff the Academy Camp may apply but not be guaranteed acceptance.
The West Virginia Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Academy is an annual, 6-day residential summer program for teenage citizens from throughout West Virginia. The Academy seeks to deter risk-taking behavior patterns by introducing the participants to recreation alternatives and educating them on the negative consequences of drugs, alcohol, and violence. The Academy provides our youth with the leadership skills necessary for them to go back to their home communities and help others deal with these challenges. The Academy also encourages participation in citizenship activities and teaches responsibility.
The application must be completed and postmarked Friday, May 17, 2024 for all applicants.
Please note the new camp location and the address for submission for the camp application.
Camp location: Glenville State University, Glenville, WV
Camp applications are to be submitted to:
Boone County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Sheriff Barker
200 State Street, Room 102
Madison, WV 25130
The application can be found at the below link: