QAC Drug-Free Student Ambassadors make strides in raising awareness among youth

QAC kicks off their QAC Goes Purple campaign every September taking a stand against substance abuse. Partnering this year with the QA Soccer Club they brought a variety of agencies to the league’s opening day which provided vital information, giveaways and activities for the youth. Among the activities the QAC Drug Free Student Ambassadors provided an obstacle course which taught lessons about the dangers of substances, shared messages and explained how they pertain to real life situations. As they shared this information they altered their messages to provide age appropriate information to the kids participating.

QAC kicks off its annual “QAC Goes Purple” campaign every September, taking a strong stand against substance abuse. This year, in partnership with the QA Soccer Club, they brought together a variety of agencies during the league’s opening day to provide crucial information, giveaways, and youth-focused activities.

One of the standout features of the event was an obstacle course hosted by the QAC Drug-Free Student Ambassadors, Saturday, Sept. 7 at Route 18 Park, made possible by the prize money they won during the 2024 FentAlert Challenge, an initiative by SAMHSA. The ambassadors, firm believers in experiential learning, designed the course to mirror everyday situations, using hands-on activities to engage the kids. The goal was to educate participants on the dangers of substance abuse and deliver tailored, age-appropriate messages that resonated with different age groups. These activities not only made the learning process engaging, but also helped the youth better grasp the real-life consequences of substance use in a meaningful and impactful way, shared Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Opioid Education & Prevention Coordinator Julie Kille.