Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program in North Carolina - Program Overview
BMX Freestylers Dream Team provides tobacco use prevention education school assembly program for K-8 elementary and middle schools across North Carolina. Founded by Dennis Langlais in 1991, the team has performed at 3,000+ schools delivering tobacco use prevention education (TUPE) school assembly program designed for grant-eligible delivery to K-8 schools.
North Carolina service area: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Concord, and every North Carolina county.
Contact: Phone (657) 345-4603 - Email [email protected] - Website https://bmxschoolassemblies.com/
Grant eligibility: North Carolina DHHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch and QuitlineNC grants.
Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program For North Carolina Schools
A grant-eligible tobacco use prevention education program built for North Carolina K-8 schools. We pair evidence-based prevention messaging with a 40-minute BMX experience that students remember long after the assembly ends - addressing tobacco, vape, and nicotine in one continuous show.
The North Carolina TUPE Curriculum — Six Modules, One Show
Our tobacco use prevention education school assembly program for North Carolina K-8 covers six evidence-aligned modules within a single 40-minute experience. Messaging is calibrated by age group; the announcer speaks K-2 in pictures and 6-8 in peer reality.
What Tobacco Is
Age-appropriate framing of nicotine, tobacco, and how they affect a young North Carolina body.
The Vape Reality
The truth about e-cigarettes - flavor marketing, addiction risk, and what's actually in the cartridge.
Peer Pressure Decoded
What it feels like, how to recognize it, and the North Carolina-tested phrases that work in real situations.
Brain & Body Effects
The data on adolescent brain development and nicotine - delivered in plain North Carolina kid-language.
Refusal Skills
Three concrete refusal scripts students rehearse during the assembly. They leave with words ready.
The Healthy Alternative
BMX riders model what saying "no" looks like in motion - then offer a positive North Carolina-friendly path.
"Our TUPE coordinator finally found an assembly that hits all six modules in 40 minutes and the kids actually pay attention. North Carolina schools, take note."North Carolina TUPE Coordinator · Raleigh
North Carolina Grant-Eligible Pricing
Our tobacco use prevention education school assembly program aligns with North Carolina DHHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch and QuitlineNC grants. We've worked with North Carolina public, charter, and lab schools grant administrators for three decades and provide PO-friendly invoicing, W-9s, evidence-based curriculum mapping, and post-show impact documentation.
- Evidence-aligned curriculum overview
- K-8 lesson companion (optional)
- Pre and post audience-response data (optional)
- Liability certificate (North Carolina-compliant)
- PO and invoice friendly
- Background-checked performers
What We Provide
A 40-minute K-8 BMX-powered TUPE assembly. Setup in 15 minutes. Up to 600 students per show. Full outdoor-grade pro sound. Insurance certificate and W-9 sent within 24 hours of request.
North Carolina Schools We Serve
Charlotte · Raleigh · Greensboro · Durham · Winston-Salem · Fayetteville · Cary · Wilmington · High Point · Concord, and North Carolina public, charter, and lab schools across the Southeast region. Year-round availability.
North Carolina TUPE Coordinator FAQ
What grant administrators, principals, and program leads ask before they book.
How long does setup take for Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program in North Carolina?
Once our team arrives at your North Carolina school, setup and takedown can be completed in 15 minutes. Having the area clear and access gates open helps. We bring power cords and generators if needed.
How long is a Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program show?
Each Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program show runs 40 minutes, with tobacco, nicotine, and vape prevention woven across multiple segments. Each additional assembly is $200 for larger North Carolina schools.
How many students can attend a Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program show in North Carolina?
We're comfortable with up to 600 students per show in North Carolina - 300 on each side. Some schools split grades into multiple sessions; our announcer adjusts messaging by age group.
What surface do Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program need at our North Carolina school?
A hard surface like pavement or concrete is ideal. The preferred area is 40 by 120 feet - similar to a basketball court. We can work around minor cracks. Send photos if you're unsure.
What happens if it rains the day of our North Carolina Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program?
We cannot perform in rain due to rider safety. We can reschedule or move indoors - cafeteria or gym works. Rescheduling within the same North Carolina district is a priority.
Do you accept purchase orders from North Carolina schools?
Yes. We work seamlessly with North Carolina public, charter, and lab schools business offices on purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. Send a PO contact and we handle the processing quickly.
Are Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program eligible for North Carolina grant funding?
Our Red Ribbon Week and TUPE programs are typically eligible for North Carolina DHHS Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch and QuitlineNC grants alongside SEL and student-safety funding.
What grade levels do Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program serve?
Our Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program are designed for K-8 elementary and middle school students across North Carolina. Messaging is adjusted by age group during the show.
Are riders insured and background-checked?
Yes. All performers carry full liability insurance and are background-checked professional role models who are student-focused.
Do you provide your own sound system?
Yes. Every Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program show includes a full outdoor-grade pro sound system. All we need from your North Carolina school is a power source within 150 feet.
How far in advance should North Carolina schools book Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program?
We recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance, especially during Red Ribbon Week (October) and end-of-year reward season. Year-round North Carolina availability.
Can Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program be combined with Red Ribbon Week in North Carolina?
Yes. Our Red Ribbon Week program is one of our most-booked shows each October in North Carolina, with drug-free and healthy-choices messaging baked into the show.
Do you offer indoor Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program for North Carolina schools?
Yes - we move indoors to a gym or cafeteria with sufficient ceiling height. Outdoor blacktop is preferred but indoor works as a rain backup.
How much do Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program cost in North Carolina?
Pricing varies by North Carolina location and number of shows. Contact (657) 345-4603 or request an online quote - PO friendly for North Carolina public, charter, and lab schools.
Can the show be customized for our North Carolina school's theme?
Yes. We tailor messaging to your school's theme - anti-bullying, character education, TUPE, vaping prevention, kindness, perseverance, or end-of-year reward.
Book Tobacco Use Prevention Education School Assembly Program For Your North Carolina School
Year-round availability. PO friendly. Evidence-aligned curriculum. Request your grant-eligible quote in under 5 minutes.
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