Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue and CPR!  Students attending our Babysitter Training Course will leave with a CPR and First Aid certification, skills needed to babysit younger children and a babysitting kit. 

 

Some of the skills students will learn include: 

Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. 
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role play.

 

*Registration is now CLOSED. Please stay tuned for future class sessions!*

 

Nir Family YMCA

Dick Jones Community Room 

2710 Market St.

Wilmington, NC 28403

 

Dates

Monday Through Friday 

 

Time

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

$135 Members

$165 Non-Members

 

 

Amanda Saulter

Family Engagement Coordinator

910-251-9622 ext. 230