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O r g a n i z a t i o n s Students Taking an Active Role in Society (STARS) 954-345-2200 Make a difference in your community and participate in local government. The STARS meets to discuss issues affecting young adults in <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> and to make suggestions to local leaders for changes and improvements. Service hours are awarded. Civil Air Patrol 954-868-2901 • capcoralsprings.org The <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Cadet Squadron <strong>of</strong> the Civil Air Patrol, a U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, operates a program for young women and men, ages 12-21, who have an interest in aerospace education, emergency services, disaster relief and the cadet leadership program. Police Explorers Officer Robert Katz 954-346-1311 ext. 6 • rfk@coralsprings.org Police Explorers is an organization that gives high school students a unique opportunity to participate in a range <strong>of</strong> activities, from community events to police training sessions. Meetings are once a week, where the Explorers are introduced to law enforcement. Qualified Explorers are <strong>of</strong>fered ride-alongs, where they ride with Post Advisors and provide support to the Police Department’s Field Operations. These Police Explorers also have the chance to participate in additional training sessions and learn more in depth about particular subjects. Fire Explorers 954-344-5934 • csfde.org The Fire Explorers program, open to teens ages 14-18, is taught by highly trained advisors and conveys basic fire fighting skills and procedures. The Fire Explorers meet once a week for approximately four hours, which also count toward volunteer service hours. Unitown 954-344-1005 Unitown is a three-day program focusing on prejudice reduction and leadership development. The <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Multi- Cultural Advisory Committee sponsors Unitown, and the National Conference for Community and Justice facilitates the program. 4 5