Aspire Academy – Fall 2024
This hands-on resident camp, designed for girls aged 14 to 18, offers a variety of activities that are not just theoretical but practical, building leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork. The camp, hosted by the Chandler Police Department and Chandler Fire Department, takes place this October and is organized in partnership with Mesa and other public safety departments across the valley.
At Aspire Academy, girls can participate in firefighting, emergency operations techniques, and law enforcement operations. They will have a unique opportunity to connect with women in these professions and those in non-traditional roles, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Participants will engage in fitness training, rappelling, climbing a 100-foot ladder truck, investigating crime scenes, and completing a high-speed obstacle course with driving instructors.
October 3 – 6, 2024 Aspire Academy
REGISTRATION OPENING JULY 15, 2024!
Begins: Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Ends: Sunday, October 6, 2024 @ 1 pm with Academy Graduation Ceremony
Grades: 9 – 12
Location: Chandler Public Safety Training Facility, 3550 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248
Donations
Your tax-deductible donations directly support Aspire Academy and fund scholarships. For more information, please email Aspire@chandleraz.gov.
Here are a few examples of specific ways to help:
- Sponsor a girl: $125
- “Host” a meal to feed hungry campers (and staff): $300
- Restaurants or businesses can donate food or cater a meal
- Foodservice items (paper plates, napkins, cutlery, etc.)
- Snacks, water, Gatorade, etc.
- Equipment (gloves, safety glasses, sunscreen, etc.)
- Medals or trophies