Fall, Red Cross Babysitting Class - October 10

Red Cross Babysitting Course
Ages 11-15 years
South Milwaukee High School Library Door #24
Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Activity Code: B101.101 $72R/$82NR
This course will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, keep themselves and others safe while helping children behave, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
The class will be fun and move at a fast pace. It has many hands-on activities, including video segments, role plays, and lively discussions to help students learn child-care, first-aid, leadership, and communication skills, such as:
• Supervising children and infants.
• Performing basic child-care skills such as diapering, feeding, and dressing.
• Choosing safe, age-appropriate games and toys.
• Handling bedtime and discipline issues.
• Identifying safety hazards and preventing injuries.
• Caring for common injuries such as burns, cuts, and bee stings.
• Communicating effectively with parents.
· Finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs.
· Students must bring their own lunch.
Click here to view the babysitting flyer
To register, please click this link: smrecdept.org 414-766-5081
