Programs

The updated American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is an in-person comprehensive caregiving program that delivers real-life readiness babysitting skills to those ages 11-16. Our engaging, youth-centered training combines hands-on practice, engaging videos, and interactive group activities to ensure participants are well-prepared for emergency situations.

What You'll Learn
Although every situation is unique, there are some universal babysitting skills and techniques that every babysitter should have. Our courses were designed with this principle in mind and can help you deliver the care that families need and expect. Below are a few of the topics our courses cover:

Basic care for infants and children
Basic first aid
Child behavior management
Age-appropriate activities
Emergency response
Feeding, diapering and picking up children