Youth Leadership Academies



The Norfolk County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academies are designed to help youths age 10-to-14 develop the crucial skills needed in the modern world. Using experiential and adventure education, participants in the academy learn to overcome challenges and reflect on what they learned and the skills they needed to be successful. This helps young participants set goals and come up with strategies on how to achieve these goals.


Braintree Youth Leadership Academy

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The popular Braintree Youth Leadership Academy for Norfolk County youth aged 10 to 14 years old will be offered June 16th to August 15th, 2025 at our Braintree Public Safety Complex. The academy, which features a low and high ropes challenge course, seeks to develop: decision making skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, goal-setting skills, and provides participants with public safety classes such as fire safety, K9s in law enforcement, etc. The Academy takes place at the Braintree Public Safety Complex at 2015 Washington Street in Braintree.


Medway Youth Leadership Academy

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We are very excited to bring the Youth Leadership Academy to Medway again this summer. The dates and location for the 2025 Medway Academy are July 7th to August 1st at Medway High School. The Medway Youth Leadership Academy features all of the exciting and life-changing activities of the Braintree Youth Leadership Academy, including a low and high ropes challenge course, and a focus on helping youth develop decision making skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, goal-setting skills, while also providing participants with public safety classes such as fire safety, K9s in law enforcement, etc.


Register for Academies

To register for the Braintree or Medway Youth Leadership Academies, click here.


Have Questions? Check out our FAQ Page

Click the link above for answers to some frequently asked questions.


Peer Leader Program - Braintree
The Peer Leader Program is designed for young adults ages 15-17 to work alongside college-aged interns in our summer Youth Leadership Academy in Braintree. Peer leaders will undergo training in ropes course operations and group facilitation to essentially serve as junior counselors in our program. Their role allows them to gain technical skills and knowledge around ropes courses, such as belaying, safety measures, hardware and equipment, and more. Additionally, they are able to shadow counselors and understand how to manage groups and exercise leadership and responsibility for others. Many of our current college-aged counselors participated in the Peer Leader Program, and previously, attended the Academy as campers themselves. This position is unpaid yet the flexible commitment of two weeks means that for many Peer Leaders, this can fit in alongside other jobs or activities for the summer. The first week is dedicated to training to prepare for the second week, in which Peer Leaders will be placed with an Academy group. The two weeks do not have to be consecutive. While all peer leaders must commit to a minimum of two weeks, they are welcome to request to attend more sessions.

Register as a Peer Leader in Braintree

To register to become a Peer Leader, click here.






Press Releases

“Summer Safety Fest” hosted by the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and the Sharon Police Department to take place on Saturday, August 9th at Crescent Ridge Dairy
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host a free Veterans Appreciation Cookout on Sunday, July 13th in Braintree
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*POSTPONED* Norfolk County Recovery Fest, planned for Saturday, June 14th, at the Braintree Public Safety Complex, is postponed due to yet another dismal weekend weather forecast
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To the rescue: Sheriff Patrick McDermott hails the Norfolk County Sheriff’s lifesaving “Are You Ok?” program after three people in crisis are helped by first responders over four days
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host veterans-focused “House to House for Heroes” in Walpole on Saturday June 7th
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House to House for Heroes - Walpole
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Courage and Bravery, Nurse from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office is honored with Meritorious Recognition at the Excellence in Corrections Awards for his swift reaction to a volatile situation
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office announces the Norfolk County Recovery Fest, a day of live music & hope, at the Hope Center, Braintree on Saturday, June 14th
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about a scam that cost a Bourne resident $68,700
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Sheriff Patrick McDermott thanks the many veterans and volunteers who took part in the Norfolk County Sheriff’s “House to House for Heroes” veterans’ outreach in Town of Norfolk
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott and Archbishop Williams High School to host reading of students' “Youth & Valor” veterans' essays
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott celebrates the promotions of new Jail Operations Command Staff and 14 Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott announces an expansion of community programs and services at the HOPE Center in Braintree
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office “Are you OK?” program and Quincy first responders assist a woman in need of emergency medical care
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott to host veterans-focused “House to House for Heroes” in Weymouth
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host Veterans’ Service Officers at event aimed at helping local veterans across Norfolk County
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“Hard work pays off”: Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott celebrates the swearing in of 14 new correctional officers at the historic Endicott Estate
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Statement from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office regarding Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles
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‘Stronger together’: Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and the Municipal Police Training Committee to host Red Cross Blood Drive in Randolph
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“I need help!” - Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office “Are you OK?” program helps an 83-year-old Dedham woman in need of medical care
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office awarded $30,000 grant to bolster substance use disorder treatment program for justice-involved individuals
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Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott Swears in Nine New COs and Celebrates the Promotion of Six Officers to Sergeant
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Norfolk County Sheriff's HOPE Center presents Sober Comedy Night
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Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott to host “House to House for Heroes”
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Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott partners with Coats for Kids & Families
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"Are you OK?" Program Helps Save an 80-yr old Woman
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Drug charges filed against 5 people, including former correction officer and 2 offenders
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to host PMC Kids Ride
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NCSO Recognized for 100% Compliance in Successive Audits
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Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Launches Partnership with Shapchef Foundation on Re-Entry Workforce Development Grant
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