Youth Recreation: Babysitting Course
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The following activity is offered in the Spring/Summer 2011 Park & Rec catalog. To view past offerings, browse older issues of the Park & Rec catalog.
American Red Cross Babysitting CourseAges 11–15
Sat, April 16, 8–4:30 pm | Code: 10723
Sat, May 7, 8–4:30 pm | Code: 10724
Sat, June 11, 8–4:30 pm | Code: 10725
@ Brookview Community Center
Course will include fun activities, exciting videos, lively discussions, and real-life problem solving situations. Future babysitters learn safety and safe play, basic care, first aid, leadership, and professionalism. Students should bring a lunch and snack. $74 ($79 non-resident).
Participants will learn:
Safety and Safe Play
Should they really play with that toy? When is it okay to play outside? Learn how to prevent injuries by watching out for safety-related problems and fixing them.
Basic Care
Feeding and diaper changing can be, well, kind of messy. Learn how to handle these situations and other babysitting basics like a pro!
First Aid
Every babysitter needs to know what to do if an accident happens. Get straight-forward advice on how to manage everything from scrapes and bruises to life-threatening emergencies.
Leadership
How do you have fun with the kids but stay in control? Find out the best ways to negotiate, mediate, and encourage positive behavior.
Professionalism
What should you ask during a babysitting interview? What do you need to know to have a safe and responsible babysitting experience? How should you act when you are “on the job”? We’ll teach you how to put your best babysitter foot forward in all situations.
