Safe Sitter® Babysitting Workshop
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
Kids Night Out · Countryside, IL
About this event
Safe Sitter® Babysitting Workshop One-Day Certification Course | For Ages 11–16 Pre-registration required Earn a Babysitting Certification at the Y from a Nationally Recognized Program Countryside YMCA is proud to be a Silver Level Safe Sitter® provider, offering a nationally recognized one-day course that teaches students ages 11–16 how to safely and confidently care for younger children. Whether they’re babysitting, watching younger siblings, or staying home alone, students will learn essential safety, first aid, and childcare skills in a fun, engaging format. Led by certified instructors, each workshop includes hands-on activities, role-playing, and interactive games that cover: Safety Skills : Handling emergencies like power outages, weather threats, and more Child Care Skills : Understanding child development, behavior tips, and diapering First Aid & Rescue Skills : Basic first aid, CPR, and choking rescue techniques Life & Business Skills : How to find jobs, set rates, and communicate with employers Safe Sitter® graduates leave with the confidence and knowledge to care for others—and many have even used their training to respond in real emergencies. Workshop Dates & Locations Landen Location (12:30–6:00 PM): Sunday, April 19 th , 2026 Sunday, June 7 th , 2026 Sunday, July 19 th , 2026 Sunday, September 13 th , 2026 Sunday, November 15 th , 2026 Lebanon Location : Friday, January 2 nd , 2026 @ 9:00 AM–2:30 PM Saturday, March 21 st , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Saturday, May 9 th , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Saturday, June 27 th , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Saturday, August 22 nd , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Saturday, October 17 th , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Saturday, December 5 th , 2026 @ 8:00 AM–1:30 PM Registration is required, and space is limited. Register online or at the Member Services Desk.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
- Venue
- Kids Night Out · Countryside, IL
- Category
- Family
- Cost
- $115.00
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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