Babysitting Courses
We offer multiple babysitting courses throughout the year at the Nir Family YMCA.
Choose a course below to get started!
Leadership Through Play
Ages: 12-15
Commitment: 4 hours of service each month
Qualifications: All applicants must submit an application and possess a Safe Sitter certification, or another recognized babysitting certification. A reference letter is also required for consideration.
Exclusive Benefits:
- Guaranteed Interview for Child Watch Associate Position: At age 15, program participants are guaranteed an interview for a Child Watch Associate position, providing a seamless transition to paid employment.
- Free Teen Membership: Teens in the program will receive a free YMCA Teen Membership, allowing them access to a wide range of activities and resources.
Volunteering as a leader in YMCA programs offers numerous opportunities for growth and development. Research shows the significant benefits of youth volunteerism:
- Teens volunteer twice as much as adults.
- Teens who volunteer are 50% less likely to engage in risky behaviors.
- Young adults with volunteer experience are 27% more likely to secure employment than those without.
Babysitter Training Course
Grades: 6-8
Participants will earn their American Red Cross Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Safe Sitter® certifications. They will also leave with a Safe Sitter® handbook and babysitter kit, which includes a coloring book, sunscreen, CPR mask, and more!
Upcoming Courses
- Spring Break: April 14th to April 18th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT
- June 9th to June 13th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
- June 23rd to June 27th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- July 14th to July 18th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- July 21st to July 25th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- August 11th to August 15th 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- August 18th to August 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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!
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.
Location
Safe@Home Course
Grades: 4-6
Upcoming Courses
April 22nd, 2025 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 20th, 2025 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location
Grandparent Bootcamp - Now Registering!
Many things have changed since the participants grandparents raised their children. It is important for grandparents to learn the new recommendations for care based on research from doctors and scientists studying the physical and emotional development of infants and children.
Taught by certified Safe Sitter® Instructors, participants will learn how to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. They will also learn the latest information on how to safely care for infants and children and how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, in addition to life-saving skills such as choking rescue, first aid, and injury management.
Learning tips on creating a good relationship from the start as well as learning to respond to too many requests to babysit will help grandparents enhance their relationship with their children and create lasting memories with their grandchildren.
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