The National Guard Jr. Special Forces Program is a joint venture between the National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program and McDowell County FACES.

Beginning in 2001, the Program took on 12 male youth from the Big Creek School District.

The Goals of the Program:

• Provide youth with positive role models
  

• Educate youth on the hazards of alcohol, tobacco,
  

and other drugs

• Assist youth in making good life decisions
  

• Build youth leadership and character
  

• Promote the importance of physical fitness and
  

proper nutrition

• Build skills in youth
  

• Promote environmental awareness
  

• Encourage youth responsibility
  

• MOST IMPORTANT:  HAVE FUN!!!!
  

Today, the Jr. Special Forces Program accepts students beginning in the 8th grade.  Males and females are accepted and parent participation is encouraged.

Click here for contact information.

Jr. Special Forces Program

Students Must:

• Have parental consent to participate
  

• Be in good health and reasonably fit
  

• Willing to participate in Adventuring Activities
  

• Be alcohol, tobacco and drug free (Substance use will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the program)
  

• Not have any serious school violations or criminal violations outside of school
  

• Be respectful of teachers, cadre, and other staff.
  

• Attend 4 of 6 scheduled activities
  

• Click HERE for an application packet
  

• Click HERE to view our MYSPACE Page (loaded with photos and videos)
  

Funding by WV National Guard, McDowell County Commission, DHHR, SAMHSA,and DHHS.

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