Empowering students to say no to vaping
The Anti‑Vape Alliance (AVA) creates free classroom resources and brings teen speakers to elementary schools so kids enter middle school confident, informed, and ready to choose health over hype.
5K+
Students Reached
25+
School Partners
Teacher Toolkit
Free Lesson Pack
Slides · Activities · Speaker Notes · Parent Handout
Our Mission
By teens, for kids — evidence‑based, age‑appropriate, hopeful.
AVA’s mission is to create free educational resources for teachers and students in elementary school and to deliver peer‑led talks on the risks of vaping. We focus on skills‑building (how to say no), myth‑busting (what vaping really is), and positive identity (choosing health).
Evidence‑based Built with input from educators and health professionals.
Peer‑powered -Teen speakers make it relatable and real.
Open & free - Curriculum licensed for classroom use.
Our Programs - What we Run
Pick the track that fits your school or community.
Classroom Talks
30–45 minute peer‑led sessions for grades 4–6 with interactive Q&A and a science‑based overview of vaping and addiction.
Chapter Toolkit
Everything students need to start an AVA chapter: organizing guide, marketing assets, pledge kit, and safety policies.
Our Curriculum
Pick the track that fits your school or community.
Download the AVA Toolkit
Lesson Pack (Grades 4-6)
Myth vs. Fact: What’s really in vape aerosol How addiction works (and how to avoid it) Peer pressure role‑plays — saying no with confidence Healthy habits challenge & pledge
Parent & Community
Conversation guide, signs to watch for, and ways to support kids who want to quit or avoid vaping.
Help & Resources
Real help to quit or get support
Get Involved
Ways to Help
FAQs - Questions we get a lot!
Isn't Vaping safer than smoking?
No. While some products differ from cigarettes, vape aerosol can contain nicotine and other harmful chemicals. Our lessons focus on informed, age‑appropriate facts from reputable sources.
Do you promote abstinence only?
We promote health literacy and decision‑making skills. Students learn how to evaluate claims, handle peer pressure, and choose what supports their long‑term goals.
Can we adapt the slides to our school?
Yes. Our curriculum is free for classroom use. Please keep AVA branding intact and don’t resell the materials.