The American Red Cross helps teachers and community leaders educate and train young people throughout the Susquehanna Valley to create better and safer places to live, work and play.
The local Red Cross offers programs and materials in the areas of education, leadership and volunteerism. Most programs are free of charge. Check out how the Red Cross can compliment your lessons. Materials and programs are available to schools, scout groups, or any other youth-serving organizations.
- Teacher Resources
Program Report Form
Student Activity Pages
Disaster Dudes Pre-Test
(check back soon for live link)
- Contact Information
Nicole Brassell
Youth Education Specialist
(717) 257-1822 x235 (Harrisburg and Mifflin-Juniata)
(717) 299-5566 x235 (Lancaster)
Free Curricula Available for Loan Video-based program materials are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us to reserve your copies today!
- Scrubby
Bear
Video and posters teach children the importance of proper hand-washing.
For Grades: Pre-K - 2nd
- Play Safe, Be Safe --Fire Safety
Not playing with matches, installing smoke detectors, stop, drop and roll and other fire safety tips are taught by means of a video and games.
For Grades: Pre-K - 1st
- Camp
Itsamongus
Helps kids understand the facts about HIV and that it is not spread through casual contact. For Grades: K - 3rd
- Children
At Home Safe Alone (CASA)
Topics include 9-1-1 calls, strangers and basic home safety. This video-based course is in quiz-show format and includes an interactive workbook.
For Grades: K - 5th
- Disaster
Dudes
Kids can take control of an emergency situation. Students discuss appropriate behaviors and learn how to create a family disaster plan through video presentation.
For Grades: 1st - 5th
Suggested Class Size: 20-30
- Longfellow's
Whales Tales
Kids learn basic water safety through a video and discussions.
For Grades: K - 5th
- Basic
Aid Training (BAT)
Teaches youth to identify and prevent dangerous situations. They learn about choking and treating other injuries through a video and discussions.
For Grades: 1st - 5th
Free Educational Presentations All programs are interactive to create the most enjoyable and effective learning experience. Contact us to schedule a presentation today!
- A-Team
Professional puppet show conducted by Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre will come to your school to educate youth about HIV and AIDS.
Meet the A-Team.
For Grades: 1st - 5th
Suggested Class Size: varies
- HIV Prevention Education
Teaches general information about HIV/AIDS and encourages students to apply the information to their own behavior and use smart decision-making skills.
For Grades: 7th - 12th
Suggested Class Size: 20-30
- International Humanitarian Law
Exposes learners to issues of the law based on the Geneva Conventions.
For Grades: 9th - 12th
Suggested Class Size: 20-30
- Scrubby
Bear
