American Red Cross Okinawa

16/03/2026

We had a great time teaching a Babysitting Class for our Camp McTureous community!

The class was full of energy, lots of laughs, and great learning moments. All of the participants did an excellent job, and we’re proud to share that we now have 16 newly trained babysitters qualified in Adult and Infant CPR and ready to help keep children safe.

A special thank you to our amazing Red Cross volunteers who helped make this class possible. Your dedication helps bring lifesaving skills to our Camp McTureous community.

Interested in making a difference? We’re always looking for more volunteers to join our team and support programs like this one. ❤️

06/03/2026

Interested in becoming a CPR or BLS instructor?
We have seats available for upcoming instructor courses.
Email us at Okinawa@redcross.org.
Come join the Training Services Team!

04/02/2026

Babysitting + CPR Training for the McTureous/Courtney Community

Hello everyone, we’re bringing a Babysitting Training + CPR/First Aid class to the McTureous/Courtney community for youth ages 11–16.

This is a hands-on class designed to help youth build confidence when caring for younger children—whether that’s siblings, family friends, or future babysitting opportunities. Participants will learn practical caregiving skills and how to respond in emergency situations.

Topics include:
Safe care for children and infants
Feeding and diapering
Picking up and holding infants
Child safety and injury prevention
CPR/AED for adults and infants
Certifications included upon completion:

Babysitter’s Training Certificate (valid for 10 years)
CPR/AED Adult & Infant Certificate (valid for 2 years)

Event details:
Date: March 1, 2026
Time: 0800–1500
Location: MCT Community Center

Registration link:
https://forms.office.com/r/bhSsaNcsN4

Spots are limited, so early registration is recommended. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

03/02/2026

FEBRUARY 2026 Schedule
*CLASSES ARE FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH U.S. MILITARY BASE ACCESS.
*ENROLLMENT CLOSES 3 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE
1. Click the link to view our upcoming classes:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=americanredcrossokinawa%40gmail.com&ctz=Asia%2FTokyo
2. Select the class you're interested in and open the event description.
3. Click the registration form link listed in the description.
4. Follow the instructions on the form and submit it.
5. You’ll receive a follow-up email confirming your registration and next steps.
📩 Have questions? Reach out to us at Okinawa@redcross.org
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing to build lifesaving skills with the American Red Cross.

15/01/2026

Hello Okinawa Community, due to high demand, we have added another CPR/AED/FIRST AID INFANT & ADULT blended session at the Camp Foster Red Cross 1/31/2026 from 0900-1130. Please check the calendar link for how to sign up.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=americanredcrossokinawa%40gmail.com&ctz=Asia%2FTokyo

January 2026 Schedule

CLASSES ARE FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH U.S. MILITARY BASE ACCESS.

1. Click the link to view our upcoming classes:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=americanredcrossokinawa%40gmail.com&ctz=Asia%2FTokyo
2. Select the class you're interested in and open the event description.
3. Click the registration form link listed in the description.
4. Follow the instructions on the form and submit it.
5. You’ll receive a follow-up email confirming your registration and next steps.
📩 Have questions? Reach out to us at Okinawa@redcross.org
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing to build lifesaving skills with the American Red Cross.

15/01/2026

Last Thursday, the Okinawa American Red Cross had the opportunity to work with the Girl Scouts Brownies at Courtney Chapel for a hands-on safety session.

The Brownies learned:

How to build a basic first aid kit
What to do when someone is bleeding
How to perform hands-only CPR

It was a fun, engaging way to introduce lifesaving skills and help young people feel confident responding in an emergency.

👉 Interested in bringing Red Cross classes to your youth group?
Email us at Okinawa@RedCross.org
to learn more.

Together, we’re empowering the next generation with skills that save lives.

14/01/2026

This past Saturday, the Okinawa American Red Cross held a Basic Life Support (BLS) class at Kadena Air Base.

Several of our new instructors had the opportunity to practice teaching, while many community members successfully recertified their BLS credentials.

Basic Life Support certification is commonly required for healthcare professionals, first responders, childcare providers, coaches, and others in roles where emergency response skills are essential. These lifesaving skills help ensure trained individuals are ready to act when every second counts.

👉 Interested in taking a CPR or BLS class?
View our upcoming classes on our Google Calendar:
🔗 https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=americanredcrossokinawa%40gmail.com&ctz=Asia%2FTokyo

Together, we’re building a safer, more prepared community.

26/12/2025

January 2026 Schedule

CLASSES ARE FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH U.S. MILITARY BASE ACCESS.

1. Click the link to view our upcoming classes:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=americanredcrossokinawa%40gmail.com&ctz=Asia%2FTokyo
2. Select the class you're interested in and open the event description.
3. Click the registration form link listed in the description.
4. Follow the instructions on the form and submit it.
5. You’ll receive a follow-up email confirming your registration and next steps.
📩 Have questions? Reach out to us at Okinawa@redcross.org
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing to build lifesaving skills with the American Red Cross.

19/12/2025

Need instructors for CPR or BLS for your unit, team, organization? We offer monthly instructor courses at the Kadena AB office, or we can export to your site. Email us at Okinawa@redcross.org for more info

17/11/2025

This year's Youth Executive Board (YEB) is talented, committed, fun, creative, passionate and all-around inspiring!

We have more than 100 Red Cross Clubs in the region (3,300 members at local high schools and colleges), and the 35 peer-elected youth leaders on the YEB are the "engine" behind our youth impact.

This photo was taken as they gathered for their kickoff meeting for the year this summer at our Baltimore office. The team had an opportunity to connect, collaborate and build teams for core committees: tech, recognition, communication, regional activities and event planning.

We are inspired by this next generation of Red Crossers!

Kudos and THANK YOU to the youth and adult volunteers of the NCGC Red Cross Club Youth Executive Board:
Aarav Sharma
Abena Nyarko-Brentuo
Anna Huynh
Frances P**a
Hansika Gautama
Isabel Carrion
Jayen Tolia
Jenna Said
Jing Lin
Lauren Tompkins
Layla Moussavi
Matthew Luo
Pragna Pothakamuri
Alyssa Reddy
Krystal Yackulak
Laura Heck
Sarah Slattery
Terry Fresconi

17/11/2025

Huge thank you to our Training Services Team.

Last Friday's CPR class was a blast. We had a full room, great energy, and plenty of hands-on practice that reminded us why these lifesaving skills matter.

A big thank-you to our volunteer CPR instructors and our instructor-in-training for giving their time, skill, and commitment to the mission. Your dedication ensures our community is ready to act when it matters most.

We appreciate you-sleeves up, hearts open, all in.

12/11/2025

Coming soon: the refreshed First Aid/CPR/AED program—packed with streamlined tools and enhanced resources, all at no cost. Designed to help you make a greater impact. Take a sneak peek at what’s ahead!