American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training: Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, this class can help you safely and responsibly give care for young children and infants. This training will help you develop leadership skills, learn how to build up your babysitting business, and keep you and the children safe. You'll learn what you need to know to become a responsible sitter: choosing safe and age-appropriate toys and games, diapering, feeding, helping children behave, preventing injuries, and handling bedtime issues. In addition to learning about basic child care, you will receive hands-on practice in basic first aid and learn the skills necessary to give care in an emergency. Participants who successfully complete the training will receive two certifications: American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Babysitter.

Limited to 20 students. Registration is required. Fee: $40 payable at class. Make check payable to the American Red Cross. Students need to bring a sack dinner with a beverage (refrigeration not available). An optional American Red Cross Babysitter’s Kit will be available for purchase on the day of class. Kits cost $10 each and are payable in cash or check to the American Red Cross.