Grover Beach D.A.R.E. Program D.A.R.E. was established in San Luis Obispo County and the City of Grover Beach in 1988 through the Sheriffs Department. In 1995, the Grover Beach Police Department established its own D.A.R.E. program. One officer teaches at three local elementary schools - Grover Heights, Grover Beach, and North Oceano. Each school has approximately 550 students in the program. The 6th grade core class is a 17-week program involving nine sixth grade classes totaling approximately 290 students.
Students participate in a graduation ceremony, which is conducted at the completion of the program.
Over 75 kindergarten through fifth grade classes involving approximately 1,430 students are visited by the D.A.R.E. officer on a rotating basis. During the year, the D.A.R.E. officer is involved with the community in various ways to promote and explain this unique program. D.A.R.E. presentations are also given to support groups, businesses, parent teachers organizations, local service groups, and private citizens. In the past year, the D.A.R.E. officer was involved in over 262 activities, projects, and presentations. The D.A.R.E. program is currently funded by the City of Grover Beach and with donations received from the community.