Community Programs

Programs Free of Charge

Masters of Disaster

For Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8

The Masters of Disaster program features lessons and activities to educate youth and their families about emergency and disaster preparedness. The presentation lasts approximately 30 minutes but could be altered to fit different time frames if necessary.

Scrubby Bear

For Grades Pre K-1

This program is geared toward elementary students and is designed to educate them on the importance of personal hygiene and staying healthy during the flu season. The presentation lasts approximately 20 minutes but could be altered to fit different time frames if necessary. 

Whale Tales
For Grades K-3

Whale Tales is water safety program for elementary students that teaches important safety tips to go over before the summer break. The presentation lasts approximately 30-40 minutes. 

Be Red Cross Ready 
For any age or grade

This program aims to teach members of local businesses, organizations, schools, etc. about disaster preparedness and prevention, First Aid/CPR. The presentation length varies.

 

Programs with a Fee

Babysitter's Training

For Ages 11-15
This course gives students the skills and confidence to be great babysitters, plus real-world experiences to help them develop leadership and communication skills. It's fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. This course must be taught by an authorized Red Cross instructor and approximately lasts 6-8 hours. 
 
Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program
For any age or grade

With an emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety, the progressive multi-level instructional program of Learn-to -Swim courses is supported by a water safety instructor. 

First Aid for Children Today (FACT)
For grades K-3

The FACT Critter Clan leads kids through health promotion and injury prevention activities. Topics include hygiene and health habits, first aid, personal safety and injury prevention. No instructor training is required. This course is taught by teachers in classroom throughout class period.

Basic Aid Training (BAT)
For Grades 3-5

This program is aimed to teach children emergency response skills and rescue breathing as well as ways to prevent and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls, and animal bites. This course is taught by teachers in the classroom throughout the class period.  

Call us at 956-423-0523 if you are interested in one of the programs.