FRANKFORD, DE-Jasmine Tann, an eight-grader at Camp Barnes said interacting with the Delaware State Police today was an eye opener for her.
"When people think of police officers where I'm from, they think about getting arrested, getting pulled over, it's just a different thing that they see on tv," Tann said.
But after going to Camp Barnes and interacting with officers on a more personal level, "my perspective from being here, it's nothing like that," she said.
Tann is only one of nearly 100 teenage girls given the opportunity to learn from the Delaware State Police Department this week--though the program has been around for decades.
This summer, Camp Barnes will be celebrating its 70th anniversary.
"A lot of times when you call the police, it's either something wrong, or you need help of some sort," Shawn Hatfield with the Delaware State Police, and the Director of Camp Barnes said.
"This way, they see us as regular people, like their moms and dads I guess you could say."
But not only is interacting with officers a priority at Camp Barnes, so is interacting with other campers.
Teens like Jasmine Tann said they also enjoy swimming, kayaking and even doing Zumba while at Camp Barnes.
Though the demonstrations the police officers put on for the teens throughout the camp also keeps teens coming back every year.
Today's lesson taught the girls about K-9 arrests, and what to do when interacting with police.
"I was always interested in kind of criminal justice," camper Paige Buckman said. "It makes me want to see what I can do, and it opens my mind to what's actually out there.
For some, Camp Barnes is much more than your typical summer camp. Instead, it's one that offers useful lessons for young teens, while also offering up some fun.
If you'd like more information on Camp Barnes, you can find more information on Camp Barnes' official site, http://campbarnes.net/ .