Nassau student shines at Northeast Florida Camp Cadet

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release
Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff

June 12, 2014 11:40 a.m.

Cadet Top Female
Top Cadet Abigail Cardwell
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School

A local Nassau County student sponsored by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was presented with the top award given out after the week-long Northeast Florida Camp Cadet program in Middleburg, Florida. Abigail Cardwell, age 14 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School, received the Top Cadet Award and was selected to return as a junior counselor in 2015.

“We are very proud of Abigail for representing Nassau County in a positive manor and showing her strong leadership capabilities, which will serve her well in reaching her future goal of attending West Point Academy” said Sheriff Bill Leeper.

The purpose of Northeast Florida Camp Cadet is to provide today’s youth with the tools necessary to overcome challenges, instill strict discipline and bestow confidence and leadership abilities. Camp Cadet is a tuition free, one week event, staffed by State and Local Police and Sheriff’s Offices from Bradford, Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties. The Officers and Deputies serve as Camp Staff, Counselors, and Instructors.
This is not a camp for troubled youth and the camp is structured as a mini version of a basic police academy. The program provides an opportunity for youth ages 12 through 15 to gain better relationships with local law enforcement, as well as experiencing exercises in developing leadership and teamwork skills. This is done by a rugged schedule of training based on a modified law enforcement educational syllabus. Cadets receive instruction in numerous aspects of law enforcement which will challenge them physically and mentally. Categories of training include drill & marching techniques, crime scene processing, trial procedures (including a mock criminal trial), leadership skills, CPR certification, anti-DUI & drug education, essay writing, and many challenging physical activities.

Emphasis at the camp is placed on developing leadership skills, self-discipline, self-esteem, and confidence building through teamwork, accomplishments, and making new friends. Through this program, the Cadets gain a sense of accomplishment, self-worth, and pride.

For more information about the Camp Cadet Program visit their website at www.flcampcadet.com.

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Dave Lott
Dave Lott(@dave-l)
9 years ago

Congratulations to Ms. Cardwell for her hard work at the Cadet Camp.