4-H Babysitting Programs
UPCOMING for 2012:
St. Pius X School: Afterschool program starting on Wednesday, January 25th thru March 7 (no class on February 22) from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
This program is offered to students at the school ages 11 years and older. Must take all classes to be certified. Fee is $25 and includes certificate, ID card and course manual. Please register at St. Pius X School Front Office.
Horace Mann: Afterschool program starting on Monday, January 23rd thru March 5th (no class on February 20) from 2:40 to 4:00 p.m.
This program is offered to students at the school ages 11 years and older. Must take all classes to be certified. Fee is $25 and includes certificate, ID card and course manual. Registration will be taken at the School office.
Wellfleet Public Library: Starting Monday's in February through March (dates and times to be determined).
West Falmouth Library: February 23rd from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. & February 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants must be at least 11 years or older to take this class, must attend both classes to be certified. Fee for this class is $25 and includes certificate, ID card and course manual. Please contact library at 508-548-4709 to register. Class size is limited!
Truro Public Library: February 21st thru February 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Participants must be at least 11 years or older to take this class and must attend all classes to be certified. Fee for this class is $10.00 thanks to the Friends of the Truro Public Library. Please call library at 508-487-1125 to register. Class size is limited!
Sandwich Public Library: April 17th and 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants must be at least 11 years or older to take this class and must attend both classes to be certified. Participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch both days. Fee to be determined.
IN THE PLANNING STAGES:
Mashpee Recreation Department, Harwich Middle School, Dennis Public Library and St. Francis X Prep School.
The goal of the 4-H Babysitting Course is to keep children safe by educating participants (that's you!) to become responsible, caring, trustworthy, respectful, competent babysitters. When you complete this course, you will have learned many skills necessary to become a competent, capable caregiver of young children.
4-H has a history of over 100 years of successfully developing youth potential through its educational programs. Babysitting is only one of the many programs offered that enable youth to develop the life and work skills necessary to thrive in today's world.
What can you expect to learn through this course?
How to solve problems
How to keep children safe and happy while you babysit
How to talk to parents and children
How to make career choices; you may be interested in working as a camp counselor, childcare provider or teacher
How to make responsible decisions
How to handle emergencies
Who is eligible to take this course?
This course is open to boys and girls ages 11 and older.
Classes are held at different locations such as Public Libraries, Community Centers and Schools throughout the Cape. They are taught by one of our trained 4-H associates. Upon completion of the course a participant will receive a certificate and ID card to show they have successfully completed their 4-H Babysitting Course. All 8 hours of class time must be completed before a certificate and ID card is issued.
We are happy that you will be joining our growing group of 4-H trained babysitters!
