Atwater Polie Activities League

The Atwater Police Activities League is nonprofit agency developed in response to a need in the community to provide a common forum for police, citizens, and the youth of the City of Atwater and Merced Although voluntarily administered by Atwater police officers, the Police Activities League is a nonprofit organization that makes a variety of social, educational, and recreational activities available to youth.

The goal is to foster and encourage faith in basic American principles, in the traditions of sportsmanship, encourage good will and to create lasting friendships. The Police Activities League impacts the lives of young people and reduces juvenile crime by offering sports and educational activities aimed at self-esteem building providing positive experiences. Their Police Explorers program is designed for Boys and Girls between the ages of 13-17. This program teaches youth about Law Enforcement and valuable life skills. The BMX program is designed to allow boys and girls ages 8-17 a chance to practice and race free on a real BMX track Their Jr. Giants Summer Baseball Program provides an opportunity for youth to experience America's favorite sport–baseball. This activity is available to youth ranging from age 5 -13.

The City of Atwater's Recreation Department and the Challenger Learning Center have also teamed up with the Atwater Police Activities League to provide a comprehensive after school program for local children in grades 1st through 6th. This Program is operated out of Atwater's Youth Center located in Veteran's Park on school days.

Atwater Police Activities League
750 Bellevue Road
Atwater, CA 95301
209-357-0986 (voice)
209-358-5256 (fax)
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