Building trust through youth programs, mentorship, and community.
Vineland PAL helps create positive relationships between local youth, families, and law enforcement through safe programs, community events, and structured activities.
Weekly programs, camp, sports, and family events
Girls in Action (G.I.A.) runs Fridays from 5–6 PM. Karate runs Fridays from 6–8 PM. Follow PAL for camp, sports, and event updates.
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Programs are built around trust, activity, structure, and community presence.
A city-wide youth organization with a community-first purpose.
Vineland PAL exists to help strengthen the relationship between Vineland youth and police. The focus is simple: give young people positive places to learn, participate, compete, and connect with trusted adults.
- Encourages positive police-community relationships through direct youth engagement.
- Supports structured activities, recreation, mentoring, and special events.
- Creates opportunities for parents, volunteers, officers, and local partners to stay involved.
Youth programs with structure, purpose, and community support.
PAL activity includes summer camp, Girls in Action, karate, basketball, readathon-style learning events, family celebrations, and community gatherings.
Summer Camp
A fun, safe summer program with games, learning experiences, field trips, activities, and positive memories for youth.
Camp UpdatesGirls in Action
Girls in Action (G.I.A.) meets every Friday from 5–6 PM for positive youth development and connection.
Fridays 5–6 PMKarate
Karate meets every Friday from 6–8 PM and gives youth a structured activity focused on discipline, confidence, and respect.
Fridays 6–8 PMFamily Events
PAL hosts community events such as bingo, holiday celebrations, talent shows, giveaways, and family-centered activities.
Community FunBasketball
PAL basketball gives youth a team environment where they can build confidence, discipline, and healthy competition.
Youth SportsReading & Learning
Readathon and guest-reader activities support literacy, attention, learning, and positive educational experiences.
Readathon
A positive weekly space for girls to connect, grow, and lead.
Girls in Action (G.I.A.) meets every Friday from 5–6 PM at Vineland PAL.
The program gives girls a structured place for encouragement, community involvement, confidence-building, and positive youth development.
Discipline, confidence, respect, and real instruction.
PAL Karate meets every Friday from 6–8 PM. The program gives youth a structured place to train, learn focus, build confidence, and be part of something positive.
Students train in a team environment with instruction that emphasizes effort, focus, and respect.
Master Eric R. King
Founder of Art In Motion Karate and a longtime martial arts instructor focused on discipline, respect, confidence, and youth mentorship.
More than one program. PAL stays active year-round.
Use this section to show the range of PAL activity without locking the page to outdated event dates: weekly programs, camp, sports, reading, and family events.
Friday Youth Programs
Girls in Action (G.I.A.) meets 5–6 PM. Karate meets 6–8 PM.
Summer Camp
Camp updates may include applications, open spots, activities, games, field trips, and learning experiences.
Events & Celebrations
PAL’s past activities include bingo, Easter events, Mother’s Day celebrations, talent shows, Christmas events, and readathons.
Parents, volunteers, and community partners help PAL stay active.
Parents can ask about programs, follow current announcements, support events, and help PAL keep youth activities moving year-round.
Ask about programs
Use the contact section to ask about current camp openings, youth programs, and upcoming PAL events.
Follow updates
Follow Vineland PAL on Facebook for camp announcements, basketball updates, event photos, application reminders, and schedule changes.
Support the mission
Community support helps PAL provide youth activities, mentoring, family events, and safe gathering spaces.
Contact Vineland PAL
For current applications, Friday program details, volunteer questions, and PAL updates, contact Director Rich Kott or Assistant Director Eddie Santiago.
- ⌖PAL Building
20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, NJ - fFacebook
facebook.com/vinelandpal - ☎Phone
856-691-4111 Ext. 4396 - @Email
VinelandPAL@vinelandcity.org - RPAL Director
Rich Kott - EAssistant PAL Director
Eddie Santiago