Take Me To Post Comment Form Does your daughter or son want to babysit this summer? They can become certified through the American Red Cross Babysitter's Course.

The Babysitter’s Training course gives 11 to 15 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to–

*Care for children and infants.
*Be good leaders and role models.
*Make good decisions and solve problems.
*Keep the children they babysit and themselves safe.
*Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
*Write resumes and interview for jobs.

Students receive materials that are useful both during the course and on the job, including a handbook packed with information and full-color skill sheets; a compact emergency reference guide; and an interactive CD-ROM featuring an activity booklet with games songs, recipes and other activities, an electronic babysitting client organizer and much more. Also, the babysitter will receive a tote filled with first aid materials.

The course will be held on Saturday, July 12th from 9am-6pm. The cost is $40 which includes lunch, snacks and all the goodies mentioned above. It will be at the Outreach Center next to the Boys and Girls Club. Space is limited so call to register by Friday, July 11th at 912-764-4468.

Parents feel more at ease when they know that their babysitter has been trained!!