EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will hold “How to be a Great Babysitter!” on Saturday, March 1,2025 from 9 AM -3:30 PM at the East Providence Sr. Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This six-hour course is recommended for youth ages 11-16.
Youth are invited to participate in a fast-paced, interactive, and FUN babysitting course. Students will have lots of hands-on experience learning the American Heart Association CPR, choking and techniques for saving a life. Students will learn elements of FIRST AID, child safety, changing and feeding a baby, how to handle an emergency, getting your babysitting business started and secrets to being known as the best babysitter on the block! The class is taught by Ryan Alexander, a certified American Heart Association CPR and FIRST AID instructor. He has been working at Mobile Medical Training for five years plus teaching life-saving skills. Come join us and be one of only 4 percent of the population who know how to effectively save a life! The class fee is $75 per person and includes a certificate of completion. Pre-registration is required. Registration is available online, at eastprovidence.recdesk.com. Students should bring a bagged lunch, water bottle and snacks. For more information, please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.
