Youth Programs

The Red Cross offers a variety of educational programs designed to meet the needs of teachers, daycare providers and youth leaders.  Call us today to learn more.

Babysitter’s Training

The newly revised Babysitter's Training is designed for 11 - 15 year olds.  The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. 

You'll learn to be the best babysitter on the block.  Plus, you'll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.

Length: 8 hours for core curriculum, 4 additional hours for Babysitter CPR and First Aid certification. 

For more information or a course schedule, click here.

First Aid for Children Today (FACT)

The FACT Critter Clan leads kids through health promotions and injury prevention activities.  A fun environmental theme teaches safety in a non-threatening way.  Topics include hygiene and health habits, first aid, personal safety and injury prevention; includes participant's booklet.  Grades K-3; Instructor training is not required to teach this course. 
Length: 10 - 14 hours based on activities. 

FACT Leader Kit: $15.00   
FACT Fun Book: $1.90 each 

Basic Aid Training (BAT)

Children learn emergency response skills, rescue breathing and ways to prevent and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls and animal bites.  The course includes responses for safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse and more; includes participant's book.  Grades 3 - 5; Instructor training is not required to teach this course.  Length: 6 - 12 hours based on activities. 

BAT Leader Kit: $8 
BAT Participant's Book: $1.50 each 
BAT Rescue Kids Video: $62.50 

Longfellow's WHALES Tales

An easy-to-follow lesson plan supports classroom water safety training for kids ages 5 - 12.  Each session features an animated video plus activities, posters and worksheets.  Grades K-5; Instructor training is not required to teach this course.  Length: varies.

Whales Tales Leader Kit:  $15 
Whales Tales Stickers (5 sheets/pk): $10 
Whales Tales Video: $40 

Scrubby Bear-Personal Hygiene

The Scrubby Bear presentation teaches children ages 4 to 7 years old how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease and to properly wash their hands. Instructor traning is not required to teach this program.  Presentation outline is available free of charge.

First Aid and Preparedness

Streamlined to fit into busy class schedules, these presentations provide students with basic lifesaving and emergency preparedness information.  Students learn valuable skills that can be applied at school and at home with their families.

First Aid and Preparedness Leader Guides are available through the Red Cross office.
Any staff member with a current First Aid and CPR certification can lead this interactive presentation in your school, so it's easy to offer sessions at convenient times.  Choose the presentation that best meets your school's needs:

• Primary Schools and Families
• Middle Schools
• Secondary Schools and Workplaces

Masters of Disaster®

The award-winning Masters of Disaster® disaster preparedness curriculum teaches children how to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and other emergencies. This program is available in customized formats for both families and educators.

The Masters of Disaster® series is an educational tool that will teach youth the importance of preparedness while reducing fear of the unexpected. The goal is to create a culture of preparedness among youth today—one where readiness is top of mind everywhere we live, learn and work.

Educator and Family kits are available for $25 each.  The kit contains—

• Quick-Start Guide to using Masters of Disaster
• CD with all lesson plans and activities
• DVD with videos in English and Spanish
• Poster
• Stickers
• Customizable certificate

Educator Kit: $25.00

Family Kit: $25.00