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Jumpstart your teenager’s first business with Babysitter’s Training.  Babysitting is often a teenager’s first business. Babysitter’s Training from the American Red Cross brings the best in child development and safety training. It builds confidence to hold, feed, and care for infants and toddlers, work with children safely, and deal with emergencies. Just as importantly, it teaches lifelong entrepreneurial and career development skills.



 


Things to know...
  • All materials and equipment are provided as part of the training
  • Please bring a box lunch (refrigeration not provided) and two snacks

General Information
Topics:

• Leadership training
• The business of babysitting, including how to set your pricing
• Understanding and caring for kids from 0 to 10
• Safety skills: picking up; holding; feeding; and diapering infants and toddlers
• First Aid
• And more

Sign up your budding entrepreneur at www.plymouthtownrec.com today!

Jump start your teenager’s first business with BABYSITTER’S TRAINING!

The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training is a great way to engage and serve the youth in our community.

Fun, fast-paced course gives children entering grades 5-10 the skills and confidence to be great babysitters.
Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to:
1. Care for children and infants;
2. Be good leaders and role models;
3. Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe;
4. Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and accidents; and
5. Write resumes and interview for jobs.

The course includes:

• The latest science on first aid and cardiovascular care.
• Additional content for more experienced babysitters.

For more information, email ParksandRec@plymouthct.us or call Plymouth Parks and Recreation, 860-585-4031.

Resourses
• Resumé and business card templates
• “How to Ace an Interview” guide
• Self-assessment tool
• Safety inspection checklist

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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