LPD Youth Services

The Lowell Police Youth Services Program seeks to create opportunities for all city youth to participate in free after school activities, athletics, and other ventures that emphasize health and wellness, while also experiencing positive interactions with police officers.

For any questions regarding the Youth Services Program, please contact lpdyouthservices@lowellma.gov.    

LPD Youth Boxing (Year-Round)

The Lowell Police Department (LPD) provides a youth boxing program for Lowell residents between the ages of 10 – 18. The workouts are great for cardiovascular fitness, balance, endurance and hand-eye coordination. LPD officers volunteer to provide mentorship and training to youth.

School Year Hours start on August 25th, 2025 and will go until the end of the school year.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 3:30PM-4:30PM / 4:45PM-5:45PM

To register for the Boxing Program, please complete the LPD Youth Services Application or email lpdyouthservices@lowellma.gov. 

Basketball (November – December)

During the months of November and December, the Lowell Police Department Youth Services Program offers a basketball open gym every Friday night from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Holy Trinity Polish Church. To register for Basketball Open Gym Nights, please click here. For more information, please contact lpdyouthservices@lowellma.gov.  

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Learn to Swim Program (Summer)

The Lowell Police Department Youth Services Program, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund, and Lowell Recreation Department, offers a learn-to-swim program in July. Since 2022, over 100 youth between the ages of 6 and 16 have participated in the program. For more information, please contact the LPD’s Youth Services Program. 

Horse Farm (Summer)

The LPD partners with local therapeutic equestrian centers to offer a week-long summer program for at-risk youth. Youth participating in the program tour the farm, participate in drill team activities, watch demonstrations, and ride horses. For more information, please contact lpdyouthservices@lowellma.gov.

Flag Football Clinic & Tournament (Summer & Fall)

The Lowell Police Department Youth Services Program, in partnership with the Afro-American Community Collaborative, Merrimack Valley Flag Football League, and Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund, offers a flag football clinic in the summer for Lowell residents in grades 5-8. A Flag Football Neighborhood Challenge is also offered for Lowell residents in grades 5-8 in October.