BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training (Restricted – Girl Scouts Only)

Location: Oaks Community Center. 5708 Oak Leather Dr, Burke, VA 22015. This highly interactive course is designed for those ages 11-15. The course covers sitter skills including diapering, feeding, burping, hygiene, safety, injury prevention, basics of first aid, choking, and CPR. There are 13 skill stations that keep participants actively engaged. Participants are requested to bring a baby doll or stuffed animal (e.g. Teddy bear) for use with select skills.  There are no refunds once registration is completed. Participants will receive an email 48 hours before the class confirming the final class logistics. Participants must arrive at the facility 5-10 minutes before the start of the class. The class begins promptly at its scheduled time. No one will be admitted once the class begins. A $25 re-registration fee will be applied to any cancellations, change of date requests, no shows, or late arrivals. Certification is provided through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).