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Five-day program offers certification in CPR and First Aid, childcare tips and advice
Media Contact: Daphne Hart, (714) 481-5375
Program Contact: Matt Catanzaro, (714) 481-5346
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The American Red Cross of Orange County is offering five Babysitter’s Boot Camps this summer to help babysitter’s find jobs and do them properly.
The Boot Camp combines stellar American Red Cross training with information that babysitters need to know to be prepared and professional. Hands-on activities, exciting videos, role-plays and lively discussions will be used to help potential babysitters learn how to safely supervise infants and children.
Participants will gain certifications in CPR, First Aid and babysitting and learn how to perform basic childcare skills, such as feeding and diapering. Other topics include how to choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys and how to handle discipline issues.
In addition, the Boot Camp provides fledgling entrepreneurs with an organizer, a printable activity booklet and a resume template to run their babysitting business. Attendees will also receive a babysitter’s training handbook, emergency reference guide as well as a mini First Aid kit and babysitter’s portfolio.
“These Boot Camps help young people gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation,” said Matt Catanzaro, a health and safety specialist with the American Red Cross of Orange County. “We know that they work and we’re happy to be able to offer the program to our community again this year.”
Babysitter Boot Camp sessions are available beginning June 21, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23. The five-day program is geared towards 11 to 15-year-olds and runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Cost for the fun, fast-paced and interactive course is $150. For more information or to register, please contact Matt Catanzaro at (714) 481-5346 or mcatanzaro@oc-redcross.org.
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