Date: Sat Jun 13, 10:00 AM EDT - Sun Jun 14, 3:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Life Skills,
- Girl Training
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Ready to level up your leadership skills and become one of the most trusted babysitters in your community?
We're excited to offer an in-person Babysitter Training Course through the American Red Cross - the nation's leader in babysitting classes! This comprehensive, youth-centered program will prepare Girl Scouts ages 11-16 to become capable, confident, and responsible child caregivers.
In fact, 8 in 10 surveyed parents say they would pay more for a trained babysitter who holds American Red Cross certification - now that's a résumé booster!
What You'll Learn
This engaging, hands-on training includes:
-Real-life
readiness skills for emergency situations
-Basic childcare
(feeding, diapering, child safety, child behavior, and more)
-First Aid & CPR
-Interactive group activities and skill
practice
-Information to help start your own babysitting business
Developed by industry experts, this course ensures participants are prepared to safely and confidently care for infants and children.
Certifications & Badges
Upon successful completion (attendance at both days is required),
participants will receive:
-American Red Cross Babysitter
Training Certificate (valid for 10 years)
-American Red Cross
First Aid/CPR Certificate (renewable every 2 years)
-Girl Scout
Cadette Babysitter Badge (all requirements fulfilled through this
program!)
-Seniors will also complete parts of the First Aid Badge.
Program Details
📅 Dates: Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (both days)
💲 Cost: $130 per participant
Minimum 10 participants / Maximum 12 participants
Includes Babysitter's Handbook, First Aid Kit, Flashlight, Babysitter Backpack, two American Red Cross certifications, and the Cadette Babysitter Badge.
Payment should be made directly to the instructor, Christine Peters by check, Zelle, or cash. Parents should contact Christine at chpeters100@gmail.com to make their payment to solidify their Girl Scout's registration.
About Christine Peters
Christine has been a lifetime member of Girl Scouts for over 50
years. She is currently a part of the GSHNJ training department
teaching outdoor skills and First Aid/CPR. She has been an instructor
for American Red Cross for over four decades and has been an
instructor for the Babysitter Program for over 10 years.
Spots are limited and will fill quickly - don't miss this exciting opportunity to gain life-saving skills, earn badges, and build confidence while preparing for real-world responsibility! Register by May 29th!
We can't wait to see our Girl Scouts step into leadership in such a meaningful way. This is a drop-off program with GSHNJ staff chaperones. No adults need to register.
Questions about this program? Having trouble getting registered? Contact Program Support at programs@gshnj.org.
Location: Girl Scouts Leadership Center, 375 McCarter Hwy, Suite 104, Newark, NJ 07114
