The scourge of fentanyl is no stranger to the streets of Antelope Valley, and in a concerted effort to curb its impact on youth, the City of Palmdale has unveiled the Fight Fentanyl Summer Program. Slated for July 23-25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this initiative will unfold at the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center and the Lancaster Community Center, according to the City of Palmdale. The core mission of the program is not just to warn but to arm students from grades 6 through 12 with the life skills necessary to navigate the complicated tide of adolescence substance-free.
Engaging with students on multiple fronts, the program champions a blend of Personal Self-Management and Social Skills alongside Drug Resistance Skills. A commitment articulated by Palmdale's Mayor Austin Bishop, who told the City of Palmdale, "We are deeply committed to protecting our youth from the dangers of fentanyl and other substances." Participants can expect a comprehensive experience, one that covers everything from stress reduction and anger management to interpersonal communication and the dissection of substance use and its lurking dangers.
To ensure robust and focused participation, the Fight Fentanyl Summer Program also provides a morning snack and lunch every day. It's a gesture made to maintain the energy and focus that such comprehensive educational efforts demand. Emphasizing the gravity of the program, Mayor Pro Tem Richard J. Loa shared with the City of Palmdale, “Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge and skills to resist peer pressure and the dangerous appeal of drugs, especially to prevent any further fentanyl deaths among the youth.”
