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[Urbana] NEW! Safe Sitter Life Skills and Childcare Training Course

Saturday, October 8, 10am – 3:30pm
At Phillips Recreation Center
Ages 11-14 (Grades 6-8)

Urbana Park District is offering a new program to teach kids to be safe babysitters. Taught in a fun and interactive way, Safe Sitter shows participants safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. 

Course content includes:

  • Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
  • Child Care Skills: Child development, childcare routines including diapering & behavior management.
  • First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue.
  • Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers. 

It costs $25 for this course – financial assistance is available.

Please call 217-367-1544 to register or sign up online at urbanaparks.org/register. 

More Information HERE!

Register Online HERE!

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