Classes are held at various locations throughout NW Oregon communities. To view a list of community sites that hold these youth courses, click here . Private classes for groups of 10 to 16 students can be arranged with at least four weeks notice. Youth ages 11-15 take this course to learn how to be prepared and responsible childcare givers. This activity-based course focuses on child development, basic infant care skills including diapering, play supervision and Infant CPR, injury prevention and basic first aid.
Participants also learn how to interview and be interviewed by parents.
Some babysitting supplies are available for sale at the class. Youth ages nine and 10 learn how to recognize and avoid potentially harmful situations, treat common injuries and respond to emergency situations. This course teaches children how to get help, rescue breathing and conscious and unconscious choking response skills and first aid for burns, cuts, scrapes and bites. Participants also discuss fire escape plans and poison prevention. This course meets the Cub Scouts Readyman Badge requirement.