American Red Cross Offers Babysitting Classes in Hyannis in Mar & Apr

American Red Cross offers classes for Babysitters on March 22 or April 26, 2008 

HYANNIS - The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, offers a class for Babysitters on March 22nd , or April 26th, 2008 at the Chapter House on 286 South Street in Hyannis.   

The 6 hour course runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. including a lunch break. It 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.  Cost of the course is $45. 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 its volunteers 

To register for classes or to request more information, visit 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