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Register Today: YMCA Red Cross Babysitting Course for Ages 11-16

American Red Cross Babysitting & Child Care Training at West Family YMCA in October

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher September 16, 2026

Help Your Youth Build Skills & Nurture Others!

American Red Cross Babysitting & Child Care Training at West Family Y

Is your youth or teen interested in starting their first job, earning extra spending money, or learning how to safely care for younger siblings? The YMCA of Broome County is hosting a 3-part American Red Cross Babysitting and Child Care Training Course this October! Designed for ages 11–16, this course provides hands-on knowledge and essential emergency response skills to build confident caregivers.

Quick Event Details

Ages:11–16 years old
Location:West Family Y (Discovery Den)
Dates:Saturdays: Oct 3, Oct 10, & Oct 17
Time:9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (All 3 required)
Class Size:4–12 participants
Pricing:$120 Members | $240 Non-Members
Deadline:October 1

What Participants Will Learn

  • Babysitting Leadership: Safety, responsibility, and basic business tips.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Fire, water, and household emergency response.
  • Child Care Basics: Diapering, feeding, and safe sleep practices.
  • Developmental Play: Age-appropriate toys, games, and routines.
  • First Aid & CPR: Pediatric CPR, choking intervention, and bleeding control.

⚠️ Certification Note: All 3 classes are required to receive the American Red Cross Babysitter Training Completion Certificate. No make-up classes are available.

Ready to Register?

Register at ymcabroome.org

Questions? Contact Iris Gosson at 507-770-9622 ext. 430 or email iris.gosson@ymcabroome.org

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