Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger Harris and his deputies are launching a new summer program for youth with classes on bullying prevention, gun safety, Internet safety and five other topics. 

The classes begin July 9 and last 90 minutes from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the sheriff's office. There are a total of eight classes. Harris said he wants to work with local parents and their children to be proactive against some of the challenges and pressures youth face today.

Seats are limited so parents should pre-register their children ranging in age from 8 to 18.

If you are interested in signing your child up for any of these programs, contact First Sgt. S.D. Jones at 540-507-7107 or sjones@spotsylvania.va.us. 

Class Schedules:

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Monday, Jule 9, Safety 101 (ages 8-14)
• Thursday, July 12, Gun Safety Class (ages 14-18)
• Monday, July 16, Internet Safety Class (ages 8-14)
• Thursday, July 19, Female Personal Safety (ages 14-18)
• Monday July 23, Drugs and Alcohol Prevention (ages 8-14)
• Thursday, July 26, Teen Driving Awareness (ages 14-18)
• Monday, July 30, Bullying (ages 8-14)