American Red Cross Babysitting Course Description

Anyone ages 11 to 15 years old can participate in this class. Participants can gain the knowledge and skills to be a confident caregiver to infants and school-age children. This class uses video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience. The training educates the participant on how to respond to emergencies, make decisions under pressure, communicate with parents to learn household rules, recognize safety and hygiene issues, manage children, feeding, diapering and caring for infants. The participant will receive a student handbook upon registration which will be theirs to keep and use each time they are babysitting. The cost for this class is $25.00 for a Minooka/Channahon resident, $30.00 for a non-resident.

For information about classes or to register for any of these classes contact the Channahon Fire Department @ 815-467-6767 or the Minooka Fire Department @ 815-467-5637.