Babysitter training course offered

BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Center will be offering an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course on Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25. The classes are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendees will receive a certificate at the end of the two-day course.

The basic course is geared toward 11 to 14 year-olds, teaching them information on Leadership, Safe and Responsible Babysitting, Basic Care, The Heart of Babysitting, Stop: Think Safety, Safe Play, and Basic First Aid including infant and child CPR.

The fee for this class is $55, which covers the cost of the book and a CD as well as other information that participants will be able to take home with them for reference. Class size is limited to 10 candidates. Bring a bag lunch.

Registration for this class must be made before February 17. For more information, please contact the BCC at 647-3116.