
Missouri DARE Officers Association
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2026 DARE CONFERENCE
Independence, MO
August 3rd - 7th, 2026
HILTON GARDEN INN &
CONFERENCE CENTER
19677 E JACKSON DR.
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
877-782-9444

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Registration Information
(Includes: membership to MDOA, workshops/CEU's,
Lunch for Monday, Wednesday and Thrusday)
Registration $225.00
(postmarked before July 18, 2026)
Late Registration $250.00
(postmarked after July 18, 2026)
Educator day or 1 day training $75.00
MDOA Membership only $25.00
Registrations cancelled on or after July 18, 2026, $112.50 will be kept to cover cost of pre-ordered food.
$10.00 fee for all credit card payments will be kept if registration is cancelled.
Extra meal ticket prices for family and guest
Opening ceremony/Lunch - $30.00
Awards Luncheon - $35.00
Hotel Information:
(Reservations are the responsibility of attendee)
To make reservations go to:
OR
Call 1-877-782-9444 and ask for the
DARE PROGRAM 2026 block.
Room Rate $124.00 for run of house, includes breakfast
(To receive the rate above, reservations must be made before July 3, 2026)
Service Project
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Bring in sports equipment to donate to a youth facility in KC.
ALSO, you will receive an extra ticket for next years conference package (pays for room and registration for next year)(drawn during closing ceremony and must be present to win).







