Safe Sitter® Babysitting Workshop

Safe Sitter® Babysitting Workshop One-Day Certification Course | For Ages 11-16Pre-registration required Earn a Babysitting Certification at the Y from a Nationally Recognized Program Countryside YMCA is proud to be a Silver Level Safe Sitter® provider, offering a nationally recognized one-day course that teaches students ages 11-16 how to safely and confidently care for younger children. Whether they're babysitting, watching younger siblings, or staying home alone, students will learn essential safety, first aid, and childcare skills in a fun, engaging format. Led by certified instructors, each workshop includes hands-on activities, role-playing, and interactive games that cover: Safety Skills: Handling emergencies like power outages, weather threats, and more Child Care Skills: Understanding child development, behavior tips, and diapering First Aid & Rescue Skills: Basic first aid, CPR, and choking rescue techniques Life & Business Skills: How to find jobs, set rates, and communicate with employers Safe Sitter® graduates leave with the confidence and knowledge to care for others--and many have even used their training to respond in real emergencies. Workshop Dates & LocationsLanden Location (12:30-6:00 PM): Sunday, April 19th, 2026 Sunday, June 7th, 2026 Sunday, July 19th, 2026 Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Sunday, November 15th, 2026 Lebanon Location: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 @ 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Saturday, March 21st, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Saturday, May 9th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Saturday, June 27th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Saturday, October 17th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Saturday, December 5th, 2026 @ 8:00 AM-1:30 PM Registration is required, and space is limited.Register online or at the Member Services Desk.