Child Care Class

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Come and join us for a 2 part babysitting workshop on February 11th and 18th. 4-Hers 11 years old and older are invited to attend. On February 11th the Box Elder Family Support Center will present the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course. On February 18th we will be making toys to start your babysitting kit. The cost is $30 per person and includes the training, a babysitters handbook, emergency reference guide, CD -ROM with activities and several toys for the babysitting kit. Space is limited, so call Shauna (435 695-2543) and reserve your spot. Payment for the workshop must be received by February 3rd. Send checks to Babysitting Workshop, USU Extension, 01 South Main, Brigham City, UT 84302.

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

Saturday, February 11

9 am- 4pm

Box Elder Family Support Center

276 North 200 East Brigham City

Bring a sack lunch

4-Hers will learn how to:

Supervise children and infants

Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding

Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys

Handle bedtime and discipline issues

Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries

Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings.

Communicate effectively with parents

4-H will receive the following materials at the training.

Baby sitter’s Training Handbook - full-color handbook filled with great information and resources to use in class and on the job.

Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide - this easy-to-carry, compact booklet provides step-to-step instructions to handle common emergencies.

Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM - provides tools to run your babysitting business, including a babysitting organizer; a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs, recipes, a resume template and more.

Babysitting Kit Workshop

Saturday, February 18

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

USU Extension Conference Room

1 South Main, Room 30, Brigham City

4-Hers will make toys for their babysitting kits. We will be making a button snake, felt snowflakes and cupcakes, a clothesline, pincers and pom-poms activity, and more.