Reality Check, our student engagement and youth action component, is a student led, adult supported, statewide program for youth between the ages of 13 through 18 to address tobacco control initiatives. Students who join NYC Smoke-Free’s Reality Check program  participate and lead activities and events to help expose the tobacco industry and reduce the number of teens that initiate smoking.

With NYC Smoke-Free Reality Check, students will…“>

• Develop leadership skills with opportunities to work with peers across the state
• Become stronger public speakers
• Build confidence and enhance teamwork skills while meeting new friends
• Engage legislators on issues that affect youth across the country
• Find a safe place to explore interests and utilize talents to advocate for a cause
• Discover a world full of fun experiences and new activities
• Fulfill service requirements to attract perspective colleges/universities
• Create multimedia projects that are used to educate their communities and the nation.

For more information, visit http://nycsmokefree.org/studentengagement