Safe Sitters Babysitting Class coming up July 16 – register today!

Register now for Methodist’s 2018 Safe Sitters Babysitting Class at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on Monday, July 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This one-day class is open to 11- to 13-year-old girls and boys who want to learn safe babysitting techniques and how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Participants will learn how to perform CPR on infants and toddlers, calm fussy or upset children, change diapers, learn games and crafts, and other skills they can use when they babysit.

Safe Sitters is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Learn safe and nurturing child are techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. Instructors are members of Methodist Medical Center’s staff.

The cost is $45 for Children’s Museum members or $50 for non-members and includes all materials. Participants should bring a sack lunch.   Class size is limited to 8.

To register, please call the Children’s Museum at (865) 482-1074.