American Red Cross Offers Babysitting Class in Hyannis

American Red Cross offers classes for babysitters on February 22nd, 2008

Course will be held in Hyannis, other classes for adults also available

HYANNIS - The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, offers class for Babysitters on February 22nd , 2008 at the Chapter House on 286 South Street in Hyannis.  

The 5 hour course is designed for 6th to 9th graders, ages 11 to 15, interested in becoming a responsible Babysitter.  The participants will learn Babysitting responsibilities, characteristics of children, supervising and playing with children, basic care such as feeding and changing, accident prevention, emergency action and First Aid.  All participants will receive a reference handbook and a first aid kit.

Successful participants will receive a Babysitter's Course completion certificate that does not expire.

Class schedules can be viewed on the Chapter’s web site: www.capecodandislandsredcross.org or can be obtained by calling toll-free (508) 775-1540.

For schools, clubs and organizations, alternate dates and locations are available by contacting the Chapter at (508) 775-1540.

Other classes available:

• Adult CPR/AED
• Infant/Child CPR
• First Aid
• Community CPR
• First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and Community
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Several other classes aimed at CPR/First Aid/AED Instruction
• Free disaster training for American Red Cross, Cape Cod & Islands Chapter volunteers

To register for classes or to request more information, check out www.capecodandislandsredcross.org or call (508) 775-1540. Payment is required for registration. Or you can write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601.