CPD/CFD Bitty Boot Camp, Youth Academy registration opens soon

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire (CFD) and Columbus Police Departments (CPD) have announced that online registration for the 2026 CPD/CFD Bitty Boot and Youth Academies will open on Monday, April 27, at 9 a.m.

Bitty Boot Camp is a 2-day event for local 6-8-year-olds and will take place on June 8 and 9.

The Youth Academy is a 3-day camp for kids ages 9 to 12 and will be held June 10-12.

Both camps will be at a venue near the Columbus Airport. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Registration will close when all available spots are filled.

To learn more and to register, visit columbus.in.gov/.../columbus-police-fire.../.

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