The South Ogden Department of Public Safety sponsors a Child and Babysitting Safety program for youth, ages 11-15. This course, taught several times each summer,provides students with in-depth information from deciding if babysitting is right for you, to how to entertain and properly supervise children of all ages. Other topics include safety, feeding, how to handle emergencies, basic first aid, CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. Part of the curriculum includes training on safety practices when caring for children and first aid procedures which are endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Upon completion, students receive completion cards which are nationally recognized along with their own babysitting tote bag and handbook. Two separate sessions will be offered Summer of 2010 free of charge; (registration is required) below are the available dates:
Course #1
July 14th and 15th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day
Course #2
August 18th and 19th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day
To register your child, please call 622-2804. Class size is limited.
