Youth & Citizens Academy Applications
DOC Fall Citizens Academy
The DDOC Fall Citizens Academy is back! It's your exclusive opportunity to get a 'behind the walls' look into Delaware's correctional system. During this FREE six-week academy you will interact with DOC leaders, learn about prison operations, community supervision methods, medical and behavioral health treatment, vocational and educational programs, and tour DOC facilities.
Read more about the Fall 2025 Citizens Academy HERE
Complete and submit the online Citizens Academy applications HERE
Download the Citizens Academy application HERE
Application deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
DOC Summer Youth Academy
The DOC Summer Youth Academy is back for 2025! Led by our amazing DOC Training Academy instructional staff, this program offers structured, age-appropriate activities that provide a unique insight into the world of corrections. It’s not just about learning – it’s about having a blast while doing it! From staying active to making new friends and discovering something new, the DOC Youth Academy is where it’s at this summer! Applications are open now!
- July 28 - August 1, 2025, for participants ages 10-13
- August 4 - August 8, 2025, for participants ages 14-17
Two sessions are being offered:
UPDATE (May 14, 2025): The Summer 2025 Youth Academy application process is closed.
Written notification has been sent via e-mail to selected applicants.
All other applicants have been placed on a waiting list and will be notified if space becomes available.
Find the application HERE
Space is limited. Application deadline is May 9, 2025. Please submit any questions and completed application materials to DOC_EDC_Communicate@delaware.gov
Contact Us:
Department of Correction - Administration Building 245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904 Phone:(302)857-5288 Email: to DOC_ASKDOC@delaware.gov
