Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki and Secretary for Security & Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President Tang Ping-keung officiated at the Opening Ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2023 at the JPC Permanent Activity Centre in Pat Heung today.
 
While speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tang pointed out that the JPC will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
 
He added that the JPC has evolved over the past 40 years or so, from promoting awareness of law abidance, fighting and preventing crimes at the beginning stage, and progressively focusing on leadership training and understanding of the nation’s development.
 
Mr Tang quoted President Xi Jinping's reply letter to students of Pui Kiu Middle School, encouraging young people to combine reading and travelling so as to gain a deeper understanding of global trends and delve into the history and culture of the country and national affairs, so that they can shoulder great responsibilities and make contributions to building a better Hong Kong and advancing national rejuvenation.
 
The summer camp aims to encourage young people to step out of their comfort zones through diversified training in order to enhance their resilience, team spirit and leadership skills, and build up their self-confidence and positive values. It also promotes fight crime messages.
 
This year’s summer adventure will offer several day camps and two-day overnight camps to more than 300 JPC members who will take part in a variety of activities that promote crime prevention and enhance national awareness.

Such activities include the escape-room game “Code Busters”, a dodgeball competition, and Chinese-style flag raising and foot drill training.