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D.A.R.E NJ Events

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  • 21st Annual DARE New Jersey Golf Open
    Hosted by Peddie Golf Club at Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ promises to be the one of the best golf event ever! This annual fundraising event will take place, Monday, June 11th and includes 18 holes of golf, luncheon, awards dinner, care fees and a DARE welcome gift. Various sponsorship types and levels are available. To register or to sponsor the DARE NJ Golf Open please visit our website at DAREGolfOpen.com
     

  • DARE Carnivals
    Hosted at various locations throughout the State of New Jersey including Paramus and Mercer County Park. The carnivals bring family friendly excitement to our local communities. Each carnival includes amusements rides, food and other attractions. The DARE carnivals offer safe drug and violence free entertainment at a reasonable price. Proceeds for both carnivals benefit both local and statewide DARE efforts. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring either event, please contact Stefany, DARE NJ Development Manager at 609-860-6777.
     
    2nd Annual Mercer County DARE Carnival
    May 30th – June 3rd at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, NJ. The carnival will be open from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Wednesday & Thursday, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday with a fireworks show on Saturday night and 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday. To purchase advance, tickets please click here!
     
    9th Annual North Jersey DARE Carnival
    May 31st – June 10th at Westfield Garden State Plaza. The carnival opens Monday – Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at noon. To purchase advance tickets, please click here!
     

  • DARE Discounts All Summer at Clementon Park and Splash World
    DARE NJ has partnered with Clementon Park & Splash World yet again to bring you discounted tickets! You can enjoy all the water park rides and theme park rides for just $25.99 (normally $39.99) with a portion of the proceeds going to DARE NJ. Download your discount admission coupon today!

What is D.A.R.E. NJ?

D.A.R.E NJ supports Officers, students and schools in the effort to resist drugs!

  • The new D.A.R.E. NJ curricula integrate the latest in science and research-based strategies to deliver New Jersey's largest and most effective educational delivery network.
  • The new D.A.R.E. NJ program is highly interactive, using small group discussions and role-playing of real-life situations kids face constantly - the temptation and peer pressure to use tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
  • Kids who complete the D.A.R.E. NJ program gain improved decision-making skills, view drug use as unacceptable, and possess a significantly decreased likelihood of ever using drugs.

Announcements

DARE New Jersey is proud to announce the 2012 Summer Leadership Dates!
DARE Leadership camp 
This upcoming July the annual leadership camp will be held on July 8th – 12th at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, New Jersey by DARE New Jersey in partnership with the New Jersey Army National Guard, the New Jersey Department of Education and multiple public safety organization. To nominate an individual please download the nomination letter and form. Please note your nominations need to be submitted no later than April 20, 2012.


 



2012 DARE Officer of the Year!

 
Sergeant Steven Tagerty & wife   Officer Matthew Azzarone & wife


DARE NJ and the New Jersey DARE Officers’ Association is proud to announce
two DARE Officers of the Year!

Officer Matthew Azzarone
Ocean Township Police Department

 Sergeant Steven Tagerty
Oceanport Police Department


 

DOT Graduates
Congratulations to the DARE NJ Officers who graduated from the DARE Officer's training in Salem County on March 30, 2012!


The DARE essay is part of the elementary curriculum and is a requirement for graduation. We would like to highlight an outstanding essay by Melanie Andrews, a fifth grade student of Cinnaminson School District, whose story was selected by Officer Michael Czarzasty, of the Cinnaminson Police Department. Click here to read Johnny's True Power.

 


 

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