Military members to pitch drug-free living at Fonda-Fulton Middle School

Climbing wall, class presented

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The Counterdrug Task Force reached more than 8,000 middle school students (grades 6, 7 and 8) in 100 different schools.

FONDA, N.Y. (06/19/2012)(readMedia)-- The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force will provide a drug prevention program and climbing wall for kids at Fonda-Fultonville Middle School from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday June 21.

The five-member Soldier and Airman team will be offering a drug prevention pitch and Rockwall Challenge climbing session to approximately 425 people.

The Rockwall Challenge is a unique constructive learning opportunity for youth 8 -17 years old. The kids will get a talk on setting goals and meeting life challenges and healthy choices are discussed. Students then use these concepts while climbing the wall.

Fonda-Fulton Middle School is located at 112 Old Johnstown Road, Fonda.

The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force offers partnerships and support to community based organizations in the drug prevention effort. By offering the New York National Guard's unique and specialized resources, the New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force provides their civilian counterparts with the tools they need to fight the spread of drugs in New York.

The task force is composed of New York Army and Air National Guard members who provide specialized assistance to law enforcement. They also conduct drug prevention programs around the state.