Racing
Against Drugs is a community-based drug and alcohol awareness
program developed by the RCMP, and presented in Clarington since
1999 by a committee comprised of community
agencies, businesses and community members.
Over
the course of 3 days all grade five students in the Municipality
of Clarington are delivered an enthusiastic and engaging program
- one which incorprates the excitement of auto racing, a sport
with no tolerance for substance abuse.
Drug awareness, safety issues and healthy alternative choices
are promoted to the students through various interactive "pitstops".
Racing
Against Drugs is designed to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles
and to allow children the opportunity to experience the excitement
of racing by competing on a professionally built slot car track.
This unique concept of learning helps to provide the youth with
a very meaningful and memorable experience.
Durham
Region is fortunate to have two Racing Against Drugs programs
to meet the needs of all Durham Region students. Racing
Against Drugs-Durham is delivered to grade 5 students in Durham
Region schools west of Clarington.
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