Members of the National Guard are visiting the Portage Boys & Girls Club throughout the summer as part of their Drug Demand Reduction Program. The Drug Demand Reduction Program was developed to help reduce the demand for illegal drugs through education as well as providing youth with the skills to make the right decisions in life. 
Participating in the "Checkmate Drugs" session of the program which teaches members how to play chess are clockwise from upper left: Gavin Short, Justin Morris, Carlos Rivera, and Brionna Schultz. Checkmate sessions are held at the Portage Boys & Girls Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm.
The National Guard will also bring their Mobile Team Challenge portable low ropes course in which participants learn teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution to the Portage Boys & Girls Club the week of July 5.
To participate in the "Checkmate Drugs," Mobile Team Challenge or any of the other exciting summer activities at the Portage Boys & Girls Club visit the Club located at 5895 Evergreen Avenue, Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. Additional information is also available online at bgcpoco.org or by calling 762-4613.