Youth Programs

The American Junior Red Cross, which first involved youth in our programs, was announced on September 15, 1917, by President Woodrow Wilson.*  Today, our activities for youth are many and varied.  We encorporate youth of all ages into several of our main 5 programs.  In late 2009, we added a part-time Youth Coordinator position to coordinate inclusion of Red Cross programs in area schools that show interest.  Youth programs are also featured in the Disaster Tour in June 2010. 

Health & Safety related:

• Scrubby Bear Hand Washing Program
• First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.)
• Babysitting Camps

Disaster Preparedness related:

• Masters of Disaster 
• Talking with Children about disaster: Sesame Street-Helping Children Understand Disaster

*Source: American Red Cross Museum webpage at  http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/00-19_a.asp