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.
You’ll learn how to:
- Supervise children and infants
- Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding
- Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
- Handle bedtime and discipline issues
- Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
- Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings
- Communicate effectively with parents
Cool Take-Home Training Materials Help You Get the Job Done Right
At your Babysitter’s Training class, you’ll receive excellent materials to help you be prepared and professional, including:
- Babysitter’s Training Handbook—full-color handbook filled with great information and resources to use in class and on the job.
- Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide—this easy-to-carry, compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle common emergencies.
Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM—provides tools to run your babysitting business, including a babysitting organizer; a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes; a resume template; and more.
Babysitter’s Training Available thru UW-Extension Kenosha County
| Date of Class | RSVP BY | Cost | Time |
| June 21, 2012 | June 7, 2012 | $50.00/person | 8:45 am – 4:30 pm |
| July 10, 2012 | June 26, 2012 | $50.00/person | 8:45 am – 4:30 pm |
| July 13, 2012 | June 26, 2012 | $50.00/person | 8:45 am – 4:30 pm |
| July 16, 2012 | July 2, 2012 | $50.00/person | 8:45 am – 4:30 pm |
Place: Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th Street, Bristol WI 53104
Cost: $50.00 includes materials and lunch.
Please RSVP By: Dates Listed Above
ONLY OPEN TO 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders, Limit 10 students per class.
Babysitter’s Training Registration Form
Any questions, please contact Bethany Sorce / UW-Extension office at 262-857-1945, or email: bethany.sorce@ces.uwex.edu
An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements
