The American Red Cross of the Southern Tier will host a Babysitter\u2019s Training class for youth ages 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Red Cross office at 620 E. Main St., Endicott.<\/p>\n
Babysitting is often a teenager\u2019s first business. Babysitter\u2019s Training from the American Red Cross builds confidence to hold, feed, and care for infants and toddlers, work with children safely, and deal with emergencies. It also teaches lifelong entrepreneurial and career development skills.<\/p>\n
The fun, fast-paced class includes hands-on activities, videos, role-plays, take-home training materials, and discussion that will teach the teenager how to:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Choose age-appropriate games and toys.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Handle bedtime and disciplinary issues.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries, and care for common injuries and emergencies.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Communicate effectively with parents.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Find and interview for babysitting jobs.<\/p>\n
The cost of the class is $85.00, which includes a Babysitter\u2019s Training Certificate from the American Red Cross, handbook and CD ROM. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch.<\/p>\n