The 1998, District Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, Abington Police Chief Richard Franey, and Wareham Police Chief Thomas Joyce brought the D.A.R.E. Summer Day Program to the communities of Abington and Wareham. Over 500 fifth and sixth grade students participated in the event held one week in Abington and another week in Wareham. A total of 19 cities and towns were involved in the two week camp. It was the largest Plymouth County D.A.R.E. Summer Day Program since the program began in 1995. The Summer Day Program includes transportation to and from camp, lunch, t-shirts, and a graduation ceremony for the campers and their family.
Children participate in several exciting recreational and educational activities at the program.
After morning instruction and a daily D.A.R.E. lesson, children have the opportunity to do arts and crafts or play sports and games. Participants also enjoy activities like bowling, miniature golfing, roller skating, relay races, obstacle courses, and balloon tosses. This program was a huge success through the combined effort of all involved in the camp's organization including the diligent work of the D.A.R.E. officers from around the county and the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. I don't want to leave. Everyone is so nice to me.