ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Is your child ready to stay home alone, watch younger brothers and sisters while you�re away from the house, or babysit for younger children? Then maybe it�s time for Safe Sitter�. Safe Sitter� is for boys and girls in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. Safe Sitter� teaches young teens how to practice important safety skills, how to handle emergencies, and how to treat illnesses and injuries. In addition, students learn important business skills, such as how to screen jobs, set a wage, and work with employers.

Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter� First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Geared towards students in grades 4th-6th.

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid class. This is an entry level CPR course required for most non-health care jobs such as day care providers, office workers, construction workers and the general public. It is designed for a wide variety of participants. No online portion, all in-person at the Downtown Branch