Grade 5 students at Manoah Steves elementary received certificates from Richmond RCMP after successfully graduating from the DARE Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education).
DARE is an internationally recognized program founded in Los Angeles in 1983 which provides children with the information and skills needed to live drug- and violence-free lives.
In preparation for the students graduation ceremony, they were asked to write a brief essay about the important life lessons theyd learned.
Ten-year-old Sara Jones was one of three students selected to share their essays with her classmates and family members in attendance. Sara wrote about the importance of not giving in to negative peer pressure, the dangers and health risks associated to smoking cigarettes and bullying.
Summer camps
Richmond RCMP is recruiting for its Summer Youth Camps.
The Mounties and Richmond Fire Rescue are teaming up to offer local youth an opportunity to participate in this years RCMP Summer Youth Camp.
The camp is open to children nine to 12 and will enable youth to personally interact with police officers and firefighters.
The first camp takes place July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Richmond Community Centre at 9180 No. 1 Rd.
Other camps are being held throughout the summer holidays. To register, contact the Richmond Parks & Recreation Call Centre at 604-276-4300 or visit www.richmond.ca/register.
