Summer Camp 2006
Group photo of the 40 sixth and seventh graders who attended the 2003 DARE Summer Camp August 7th - 11th.

DARE Camp will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Arena in West Fargo.

There is no cost for this event. It includes Lunch and Activities for free!

The West Fargo Police DARE Camp has been held since 1997 with support from the West Fargo Park District.

The camp is available for the first 40 West Fargo School District students going into grade 6th or 7th.

It is designed to provide a fun environment for learning about making wise choices concerning drugs, violence, safety, and other topics.

The camp goes from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Friday it goes from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

If a special diet is required, parents will have to contact Officer Wiinanen.

Some tenative activities this year are:
  • DARE Lessons
  • Special Speakers
  • Field Trip to the Fargo Air Museum
  • Tour Squad Car
  • Bike Safety
  • Swimming
  • Community Service
  • Tobacco Prevention Presentation
  • Thunder Road Amusement Park
  • Police Dog
  • Army National Guard Helicopter
  • And games, food, and more!

    We plan to hold a 2006 Summer DARE Camp. Watch the West Fargo Park District's Spring/Summer magazine for it and sign up! Or print it off the West Fargo Park District's Web Site.

    If you have any questions, call DARE Officer Eric Wiinanen at 433-5500 or email

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