Sycamore Park District Community Center
480 S. Airport Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
8158953365
Grades 6-8 | Instructor: Melissa Doty
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Each participant will receive a Safe Sitter® handbook, information notepad,
and Safe Sitter® mood-changing pencil. Please bring a soft-bodied baby doll for diaper changing practice, a snack, and a refillable water bottle.
Sa Jun 15 | 10am-3:30pm | Registration Deadline: Jun 5
Sa Aug 10 | 10am-3:30pm | Registration Deadline: Jul 31
Resident $100 | Nonresident $110
Community Center MPR A
Registration
Students Learn:
- How to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
- Tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
- Choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. A system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
- The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers.
Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm