Summer Red Cross Babysitting Class

 

 

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Ages 11-15 years
South Milwaukee High School Library Door #24
Wednesday, June 18, 2025   9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Activity Code: RX401.401     $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 beestings.

• Communicating effectively with parents.

· Finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs.

· Students must bring their own lunch.

To register please click this link:    smrecdept.org     414-766-5081