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Description
This class will cover a wide range of information that can help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. Along with basic child care and first aid, students will learn how to recognize, understand and handle behavior issues, how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency and how to start their own babysitting business. Prior to class, students must download the free textbook from https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/participant-materials. If you prefer not to download the textbook, you are can order a book online at a cost of approx $17.00. Participants will receive certification upon successful completion of the class. Students will need to bring a lunch and water bottle to class.
Please send a lunch with your child.Prior to class, students must download the free textbook from https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/participant-materials. Scroll down to Babysitter's Training and choose Babysitter's Training Handbook. Have your child bring the device they have it downloaded on to class with them, or print it and bring along the printed copy. If you prefer not to download the textbook, you can order a book online at a cost of approx $17.00.
Activity Secondary Category
Youth
Location
CC Room 109 at Community Center
Instructor
Jessica Heller (Inst.)
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