Youth Programs

Contact the Health & Safety Department to schedule a class

(641-753-3317 ext 2 or breslera@iowarivers-redcross.org)

Babysitter's Training (6 hours)
The Babysitter's Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 - 14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. Participants learn by doing. This format, along with the course video and an enthusiastic instructor, keeps the interest of the babysitters and provides a meaningful classroom experience

Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.) (6 hours)
This course, which may be led by any responsible adult, introduces 8-10 year-olds to the emergency action steps, Check, Call, Care as well as to basic first aid procedures. An activity book with puzzles and games teaches children how to prevent injuries and what to do in an emergency.

First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.) (10 - 14 hours)
The FACT Critter Clan leads kids, aged 5 - 8, through health promotion and injury prevention activities. Its environmental theme teaches safety in a non-threatening way. Topics include:

• Hygiene and health habits;
• First aid;
• Personal safety; and