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Safe Sitter Program

DateBox DateBoxHyphen DateBox EventDetailTime EventDetailLocation
Aug
11
Thu
To
Aug
12
Fri
Aug 11-12, 2022
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Ames Public Library
Ames, IA

Have you been asking to stay home alone while your parent runs errands? Are your neighbors asking when you can babysit for them? Do you enjoy being with younger children? Do you want to babysit? Are you at least 11 years old? Then maybe it's time for Safe Sitter®.

Registration Details

Registration is closed.

This class is for adolescents age 11 and older before the date of the course.

Fees & Payment

$30 per student for the 2-day course. The class is free for family members of a Mary Greeley employee.

Description

Safe Sitter® teaches young teens (11-14) everything they need to know to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR or choking rescue!

Contact

Community Relations at 515-239-2129 or send an email

Schedule & Location

Schedule

This event includes all of the 2 meeting times below.
Date Time Location
1. Thu, August 11 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Ames Public Library
2. Fri, August 12 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Ames Public Library

Location Details

  • Ames Public Library
    515 Douglass Ave
    on CyRide's Red Route
    Ames, IA

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