Red Cross Offers Four Babysitting Training Classes During April School Break

AREA (March 20, 2008) – Aspiring babysitters can become “Red Cross Ready” by attending a Babysitter’s Training class during April. Scheduled to coincide with the school holiday, the course provides confidence-building activities, injury prevention, and basic care skills practice for 11- to 15-year-olds.

The course is available in Summit on Saturday, April 12 (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Tuesday, April 22 (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.); in Madison on Thursday, April 24 (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.); and in Millburn on Tuesday, April 22 (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). The fee is $55 and includes a Red Cross Babysitter’s Handbook. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.

In addition to Babysitter’s Training, each month the American Red Cross Colonial Crossroads Chapter and Millburn-Short Hills Chapter provide area residents the opportunity to learn valuable life-saving skills through a variety of health and safety classes, such as CPR for infants, children and adults; and first aid. Classes provide hands-on, professional learning taught by experienced instructors and among like-minded students.

Registration and advance payment are required for all community classes. Individuals may register for classes in Summit or Madison by visiting www.ccnjredcross.org; calling (908) 273-2076, or in person at the Red Cross office in Summit (695 Springfield Ave.) or Madison (1 Madison Ave.). To register for classes in Millburn, please visit www.redcross.org/nj/millburn or call (973) 379-4198.

To view the complete Community Health and Safety April class schedule please click here.