C.H.A.M.P.S.
MISSION STATEMENT: C.H.A.M.P.S. is a twelve-week program that targets fifth graders. The program was designed by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and stands for Choosing Healthily Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. C.H.A.M.P.S. promotes child participation in health activities that are drug and alcohol-free, non-violent, and promote safety. Some of the course programs include Alcohol Awareness; Drug Awareness; Choices and Consequences; Positive Alternatives; Vehicle Safety; and Seat Belt Usage. The flexible, twelve-week program includes a weekly hour-long lesson from a C.H.A.M.P.S. Certified Deputy Sheriff. Subject matter includes:
The C.H.A.M.P.S. program is run by Deputy Diane Duncan who is also the Long County Middle School Resource Officer. |