Babysitting Seminar scheduled for April 10 at VMH

Veterans Memorial Hospital will sponsor a Babysitting Seminar Saturday, April 10 for a total of 40 students.  This year, the class will be broken down into two different sessions to allow for better spacing of the students. The morning session will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session from 1-4 p.m. The same information will be taught at both sessions, so students can sign-up for one session or the other.  A total of 20 students will be allowed in each session. Both will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Intended participants are individuals 10 years of age and older who are responsible for their own care after school until their parents come home from work, and individuals who care for other children in or outside of their own home. Girls are not the sole babysitters in this society. Boys are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

Topics to be covered include fire and personal safety, accident prevention and emergency actions, nutritious snacks and basic care of children. There is a small fee to attend this seminar. Some grants are available for those who qualify.  Pre-registration is required by April 3, as seats are limited. Only the first 20 registrants will be accepted per class. Online registration is available at www.veteransmemorialhospital.com.  Feel free to contact Corinne Cook, RN, instructor, at 563-568-3411 for more information.