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Fire Department Urban Survival for Schools Program - Urban Survival for Schools is an injury prevention and wellness enhancement program taught in elementary schools within the city. The K-8 curriculum teaches fire safety, transportation safety, recreation safety, home safety, youth violence prevention, and health and wellness messages. Students learn how to avoid life- threatening injuries and how to respond correctly in the event of an emergency. To find out more information, contact the Community Involvement Section at 602-262-6910.

Fire Department Choose to Survive Program - Choose to Survive is a one day program designed for high school students to educate them on the dangers they face and the choices they can make. The program’s lessons include driving safety, health and wellness (Fire FitKids), tobacco/drugs/alcohol avoidance, decision making skills, and CPR/First Aid. The day ends with a mock car crash that reinforces the day’s lessons. To find out more information, contact the Community Involvement Section at 602-262-6910.

Fire Department Firehouse Store - The Phoenix Fire Department operates a firehouse store in the Spectrum Mall that provides community education on fire and life safety. It provides a centralized location to learn more about the fire department, their programs, all aspects of fire and life safety, and child safety seats. For more information, call 602-495-5617.

Latino Institute -The Latino Institute is a program developed by the Parks and Recreation Department to enhance the quality of life for all Latinos. The Institute offers an annual conference, community information fairs, and a Latino Institute Youth Conference. For more information, contact Albert Santana at 602-495-5937 or Carmela Ramirez at 602-261-8055.

Library Teen Central - Burton Barr Central Library offers a place designed exclusively by and for teens. Located on the 4th floor of the Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 North Central Avenue, Teen Central offers surround sound music, a cyber café , teen gallery and movie projection system, along with library standards like books, cd’s, videos, free internet access, and the latest magazines. Dedicated spaces for teens are also offered at some branch libraries, including the Mesquite Library at 4525 Paradise Village Parkway North, Juniper Library at 1825 West Union Hills, Harmon Library at 411 West Yavapai, and Cholla Library at 10050 Metro Parkway East. To find out more, visit the website or call 602-262-6625.

Library Teen Council - The Phoenix Public Library Teen Council encourages positive relationships between teens and the Phoenix Public Library system and is a voice for teen issues. Members help plan parties, work on service projects at the library, help with the Summer Reading Program and much more. To find out more, visit the Teen Central Web site or call 602-262-6625.

Parks and Recreation Department Teen Board and Teen Councils - The Teen Parks and Recreation Board provides an opportunity for youth to become a part of community involvement and advocacy. Youth are empowered to give input regarding youth programs and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Over twenty youth from throughout Phoenix serve on their respective boards, meet monthly to review programs, assist in an annual teen conference, and develop fundraisers and community service projects. To learn more, call 602-534-3121.

Personnel Department - Through the Employment Outreach Program, a city employee will visit your school to discuss careers with the City of Phoenix. For more information, call 602-495-5704, or send an e-mail to eop@phoenix.gov.

Sister Cities Commission - The Sister Cities Commission is comprised of volunteer committees, one for each of Phoenix’s nine sister cities. The Commission’s award-winning programs include cultural weeks and exchanges for students, teachers and professionals. A guest from a committee may be able to assist you in a cross-cultural comparison of city governments or other institutions. For more information, call the Protocol Office at 602-534-3751.

Urban Forestry - Phoenix Urban Forestry, a program of Parks and Recreation Department, provides “A Puppet Show and Tree Talk” to children in grades K-4, and a “Slide Show Plus” for older children and adults. In addition, the program sponsors a matching cost tree planting program, has a booth display at special events with educational information about trees, administers the Living Tree Celebration program and oversees the Great Trees of Phoenix program. To learn more, contact Phoenix Urban Forestry at 602-495-3763.

Valley Metro’s School Outreach Program - Valley Metro’s school outreach program helps school groups traveling to and from the wide variety of educational places and events that our Valley offers. Learn all about public transportation with a free classroom presentation and educational material. Experience a life skill by using the city bus for transportation on a field trip, and get help with itineraries and other information necessary to take a group on a city bus. School groups of 35 or less who plan a trip at least a week in advance may be eligible for a complimentary all-day field trip pass. For more information or to schedule a classroom presentation, preschool - 6th grade call 602-261-8253, and junior high - high school call 602-262-4001. To arrange city bus transportation for group trips, call field trip planning at 602-253-5000 and select menu option 5.

We’re All on the Same Team - We’re All on the Same Team is a citywide campaign born out of the realization that as Phoenix grows in its diversity, its citizens must embrace their differences and come together as a team. This grassroots effort developed by the Phoenix Human Relations Commission and community leaders addresses hate crimes, media portrayals of people of color and race relations within the city. A description of the campaign’s outreach and education programs is available on the website.

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