As a part of The American Red Cross, it is our mission to make sure that we reach out to all age groups of our community to teach them Health and Disaster Preparedness. For that reason, we have numerous programs designed for different targeted audiences. Some are taught by the teachers themselves, others can or must be taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor.
To set up an appointment with an Outreach Specialist, call Travis, Loni, or Danny at (361) 887-9991. We can alter our courses to fit any group size, location and time restraints. Most courses are free of charge when presented by the Coastal Bend - Texas chapter. However, there are a few that require a fee for materials.
Programs Free of Charge
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Learn to Smile Again
- A story about how the International Red Cross helps children and families around the world. Excellent for Geography, History or Civics Lessons.
- 45 minutes
- 3rd grade
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Longfellow WHALE Tales
- A dry land water safety presentation for children.
- 30-45 minutes
- K-3
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Be Red Cross Ready
- Disaster Preparedness/First Aid/CPR presentations altered for any age group.
- 90 minutes
- Kinder - Adult
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Masters of Disaster
- Disaster preparedness program designed with school curriculum.
- 30+ minutes
- Kinder - 8th grade
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Scrubby Bear
- Musical program that teaches children how to wash hands and avoid spreading germs.
- 15-50 minutes
- PreK - 2nd grade
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AED Demonstrations
- Demonstrations and practice on the use of Automated External Defibrillators.
- 30 minutes
- 8th grade - Adult
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Exploring Humanitarian Law
- Program taught by teachers with 5 core modules.
- 4 Academic Hours per module
- 8th - 12th grades
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HIV/AIDS Education
- Teaching students the facts and myths about HIV/AIDS and prevention.
- 30 minutes
- 7th - 12th grades
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Red Cross Information
- Presentations about the history of the American Red Cross, what the Coastal Bend-Texas Chapter does.
- Any length required
- 3rd - 12th grades
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International Services
- Presentations on the Geneva Conventions, international Family Tracing Services and other Red Cross services worldwide.
- 30-60 minutes
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Disaster Training
- Training in Shelter Operations, Mass Care, Damage Assessment and other volunteer opportunities.
- 4-12 hours
- Ages 16+
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Programs with a Fee
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Basic Aid Training (B.A.T)
- Taught by teachers in classroom. Instructor manual, stickers and a student booklet included.
- Class period
- 4th through 6th grades
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First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T)
- Taught by teachers in the classroom. Leader guide with posters and a student booklet.
- Class period
- Kinder - 3rd Grade
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Babysitter's Training
- Students taught the proper way to be a babysitter.
- Must be taught by an authorized Red Cross Leader.
- 6-8 hours
- Ages 11-15
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First Aid/CPR/AED
- Students must be able to do all skills and pass written tests. Class must be taught by an authorized Red Cross Instructor.
- 6+ hours
- Proper maturity level
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Guard Start
- Beginner's class for upcoming lifeguards. Allows students to learn about begin a lifeguard and what requirements they need to have prior to taking a lifeguard course when 15.
- Ages 11-14
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Learn to Swim
- Swim lessons for all age groups. Must be taught by a Water Safety Instructor.
- Swim lesson length
- All age groups
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