Mission Statement

Guiding at-risk youth through quality educational and athletic after-school programs to healthy alternatives to drugs, alcohol, gangs, and violence. Providing local youth with focus and direction, helping them become responsible citizens. Establishing positive relationships between youth, police, and the community.
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Officer with kid on bike
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Officer with K9 and two girls
Bakersfield Police Activities League is about cops and kids.  Police officers and other community members volunteer their time as coaches, mentors, role models, and friends to children in our community.
EVENTS
Monday-Thursday

Bakersfield Junior Police Academy (JPA)

The Bakersfield Junior Police Academy is a program conducted at the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL), a local non-profit organization serving the Bakersfield and Kern County area since 1994. Each Cadet is required to become a member of the organization. This program and the BPAL membership is free to all who wish to participate.
Hours: 7:45AM – 12:00 PM Monday-Thursday for Juniors 11- 13 years old
Hours: 12:45AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday for Seniors 14- 17 years old
Monday-Thursday

Bakersfield PAL FREE After-School Program

Come and be a part of the Bakersfield Police Activities League FREE After-School Program!
Hours: 2:00 PM– 5:30 PM Monday-Thursday
Every Thursday

Mobile Clinic

Get healthcare services every Thursday from 3–5 PM at BPAL! Visit our mobile clinic for check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and more.
Hours: 3:00 PM– 5:00 PM Every Thursday
April 7

2025 BPAL Soccer League

Register by March 14 for the 2025 BPAL Soccer League, ages U8, U10, U12 . Limited spots available. Season runs through April 7 - May 31.
May 2

Kick-Off Game & Fundraiser

Join us for Light Up the Night on May 2, 2025, from 5:30–7:30PM at Bakersfield PAL — a special kick-off game and fundraiser to help raise $150,000 for stadium lights at the newly renovated PAL soccer field!
April 7

2025 BPAL Soccer League

Register by March 14 for the 2025 BPAL Soccer League, ages U8, U10, U12 . Limited spots available. Season runs through April 7 - May 31.