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About Trooper Island<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Trooper Island Kids Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long-range program of public service to the youth of Kentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten, and for one-week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow. Spearheaded by former State Police Director Colonel James E. Bassett, the idea was to establish a permanent recreational site where trooper and child could share a week-long experience. A location was selected in a secluded corner of Dale Hollow Lake near the Cumberland and Clinton County line, where an island was leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a non-profit charitable corporation was formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n

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2026 Raffle Car Information<\/summary>\n

2026 CORVETTE STINGRAY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your support of Trooper Island! This year’s Trooper Island Camp Raffle vehicle is a 2026 Corvette Stingray. Tickets are $10 (plus small processing fees if purchased online) and can be purchased online until August 28th 2026, at noon EST. CLICK HERE<\/a> to purchase your tickets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online sales may end sooner depending on availability. While online ticket sales end on August 28th, 2026, we encourage you to stop by our booth in the State Fair to purchase a ticket in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drawing will be held on August 30th, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST. You do not need to be present to win. Purchasers do not need their ticket stubs for any reason. However, the stubs will be kept until raffle winner has taken possession of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Donate to the Island<\/summary>\n

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All construction and camping expenses are paid from tax-deductible contributions. Many industry, civic, and business groups have supported this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributions and\/or Request for Further Information should be directed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TROOPER ISLAND, INC.<\/strong>
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone # (270) 433\u2013 5422<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or online at: https:\/\/squareup.com\/store\/trooper-island<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

2026 Trooper Island Camp Schedule<\/summary>\n
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May 25 \u2013 29<\/strong>
Post 3 Bowling Green – Post 16 Henderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 8 \u2013 12<\/strong>
Post 1 Mayfield – Post 2 Madisonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 22 \u2013 26<\/strong><\/strong>
Post 9 Pikeville – Post 13 Hazard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 6 \u2013 10<\/strong>
Post 6 Dry Ridge – Post 7 Richmond <\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 20 – 24<\/strong>
Post 5 Campbellsburg – Post 12 Frankfort<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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June 1 \u2013 5<\/strong>
Post 10 Harlan – Post 11 London<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 15 \u2013 19<\/strong>
Post 4 Elizabethtown – Post 15 Columbia      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28 \u2013 July 2<\/strong>
Kentucky State Police Youth Academy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 13 – 17<\/strong>
Post 8 Morehead – Post 14 Ashland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Trooper Island Camper Application (For Ages 10-12)<\/summary>\n
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Click here to apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Trooper Island Scholarship Program<\/summary>\n