The Mid-Fairfield Emergency Services Education & Outreach Programs for Youth are offered free of charge. Programs and presentations are Flexible, Fun, and Age Appropriate.

Select a program to learn more:

• Programs in Disaster Services
• Programs in International Services
• Programs for ALL Ages
  
  

Disaster Services

Workshops:

• The Science of Disasters - This program uses hands-on activities to teach children in grades K-8 the science behind natural disasters and ways they can prepare and stay safe for weather-related disasters, such as hurricanes and floods.

• Help Can't Wait - The Red Cross Disaster Response - This program helps youth of all ages understand how the American Red Cross responds following a disaster. Through hands on activites, students will follow the Red Cross as it helps a community recover from disaster.

• History of Helping Others - This workshop for high school students focuses on the 120 year history of the American Red Cross disaster response. Through discussion and activities students will learn about the role of the Red Cross before, during and after a disaster.

Service Projects:

• Together, we can save a life - Disaster relief projects - After a natural disaster occurs in the United States, youth can help collect money for Red Cross disaster relief. Material can also be made available to help students understand the role of the American Red Cross following disaster. Students can also choose to raise funds following Internaltional disasters.

International Services

Workshops:

• The Red Cross around the World - This exciting presentation teached youth in grades K-6 about the International Red Cross movement and Red Cross and Red Crescent National societies that provide humanitarian assistance around the world.

• Humanity in times of War - International Humanitarian Law (IHL) - This workshop helps students in grades K-12 understand the relationship between IHL and human rights and the impact and role of the International Red Cross Movement during times of conflict.

• Hope and Help - International Relief and Development - This presentation teaches youth in grades 6-12 about the role of the International Red Cross movement in developing countries as well as countries affected by national disaster and the role of the American Red Cross following International didasters, including fundraising and Red Cross messages.

Service Projects:

• A Class Act - International School Chest Program - This program gives young people an opportunity to provide school supplies for children in developing countries. This project includes a list of required items, directions for group leaders, as well as information for students.

Additional programs for ALL ages.

• Red Cross 101 - This workshop teaches youth about the Red Cross and provides an overview of the different services we provide in the community and ways for them to become more involved.

• Girl Scout / Boy Scout troops - Presentations can be arranged to help your troops meet requirments for their merit badges.

• Guest Speakers - are available to present on specific weather hazards (ie. hurricanes, winter safety) as well as American Red Cross history and services.