Red Cross babysitter's training course in Ada June 2
Want to be a babysitter?
The American Red Cross can help. The Red Cross will hold a babysitter's training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 2, in the Ada Presbyterian Church, accoding to June Zimmerman.
The course is recommended for youth ages 11 to 15. The instructor is a currently authorized American Red Cross Babysitter Training Instructor.
Zimmerman said, "The purpose is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants."
She added that the training will help participants to develop leadership skills.
Participants will also
• learn how to develop a babysitting business
• keep themselves and others safe and help children behave
• learn about basic child care and basic first aid
Certification requirements:
• Attend the full 6.5 hours
• Participate in all skill sessions and activities
• Demonstrate competency in all observable skills
The cost for the course is $80. Youth interested in attending should rsvp by Thursday, May 26, to Zimmerman at [email protected].
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