American Red Cross Babysitter's Training

Learn how to be a responsible, fun and safe babysitter! This class for girls and boys, ages 11 - 15, will show you how to care for infants and children including feeding, holding, burping, diapering and dressing. You'll also learn how to play with children and keep them safe, how to discipline them and how to respond in an emergency. An official Red Cross Certificate is awarded to everyone who passes this training. CPR is not taught in this class, although students will be taught how to help an infant or child who is choking and how to do rescue breathing. 

Cost for the class is $50 and includes an American Red Cross Babysitting Handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD. Register at the library's circulation desk. Please bring a bag lunch if attending this class.