Babysitter’s Training

Babysitter's Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from youth just like you! The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions. 

You'll learn to be the best babysitter on the block.  Plus, you'll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.

Designed for 11 to 15 year olds, the Babysitter Training Course can help you-

• Supervise children and infants
• Perform basic child-care skills
  
• Choose age-appropriate games and toys
• Handle bedtime and discipline issues
• Identify hazards and prevent injuries
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Find and interview for babysitting jobs
• Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings

Click here to watch a short presentation about the newly revised Babysitter's program. 

Core Curriculum

Length: 8 hours. Course Fee: $35.00.
Certification in Babysitter's CPR and First Aid training is available for an additional fee.

	Date	Time	Location	Register For A Class
	Oct. 11	9 am - 5 pm	Columbia Office	Student Name
	Dec. 13	9 am - 5 pm	Columbia Office	Student Name

Add a Babysitter's Portfolio First Aid Kit for only $10.00

Registration Note: participants will be given a lunch break.  Please bring a sack lunch to class as students will not be permitted to leave for lunch without a parent.

Babysitter's First Aid and CPR Certfication

Length: 4 hours. Course Fee: $15.00.
Pre-requisite: Students must have completed the revised American Red Cross Babysitter's Training to be eligible to participate in this abbreviated CPR/FA course.

	Date	Time	Location	Register For A Class
	Oct. 13	5 - 9 pm	Columbia Office
	Dec. 15	5 - 9 pm	Columbia Office

*Please Note* If you are registering someone other than yourself for a class, please indicate the name of the actual student in the comments section at checkout.   For additional registration options, please visit our registration page.