ARC Babysitter Training - Hudson 2025 Classes coming soon!

This 1-day American Red Cross course provides hands-on activities, exciting videos, role-plays and lively discussions. Youth ages 11–15 learn child care, first aid, leadership and communication skills. Both girls and boys welcome.

Topics include:

• supervising children and infants
• performing basic child-care skills such as diapering, feeding and dressing
• choosing safe, age-appropriate games and toys
• handling bedtime issues
• identifying safety hazards and preventing injuries
• caring for minor cuts, burns and bee stings
• communicating effectively with parents
• finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs

Choose a date for 2024:

• Monday, January 15 (9 am - 4 pm)
• Friday, March 15 (9 am - 4 pm)
• Friday, April 5 (9 am - 4 pm)
• Friday, June 14 (9am – 4 pm)
• Friday, July 12 (9 am – 4 pm)
• Friday, August 16 (9 am – 4 pm)

Cost: $75, includes snacks and beverages

I nstructions:

• Students should arrive 10 minutes early to check in and get class materials.
• Each student should bring a bag lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided by the hospital.
• Please bring a doll or teddy bear that is as close to newborn size as possible to perform care skills in the class. (Instructors will have a few dolls to share in case the student is unable to bring this item.)
• Play activities that babysitters can do with children will be discussed in class. Each sitter should come with an idea to share with the group. We learn a great deal from each other!

Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Stillwater and Western Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics