Be a Better Babysitter
News Release: November 19, 2007
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

Trust the American Red Cross, the leader in health and safety training, to give your child the skills and confidence to become a great care provider. Babysitter’s Training is a fun, interactive course that builds self-assurance, responsibility and leadership skills.

Babysitter’s Training Classes will be held on December 8 and December 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Combining video, participant’s handbook, activities, and hands-on skills training, this course teaches 11- to 15-year-olds how to: respond to emergencies, perform first aid, identify common safety hazards, make responsible decisions, manage young children, and feed, diaper, and care for infants. Fee is $40.

Register today; space is limited. To secure a place in the class, please register at least seven days prior to the start date of the class. You can register by phone at (610) 865-4400, ext. 247; online at www.redcrosslv.org; or in person at the Red Cross office, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration is payable by check to “American Red Cross” or credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express).

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 680,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.