Recreation Centre to offer popular Babysitters course this fall

It's one of the more popular of programs offered by the City's Recreation Program each year and starting this Friday, the Babysitters Course program will get underway.

The program which runs from 9 to 5 is for adolescents of 11 years of age and older who would like to learn some of the key skills required for babysitting.

Among some of the skills to be examined

Feed a baby or change a diaper
Prepare a simple meal
Play games with children of all ages
Prevent injuries and keep children safe
Handle an emergency if one happens

There are four opportunities to take the course this fall, the dates for the day long program are as follows:

Friday September 19
Friday October 3
Friday October 24
Monday November 10

You can find out more information on the course from the City's Recreation Department at 250-624-9000 or contact them through email at recreation@princerupert.ca

Items of note from the Recreation Centre can be found from their Facebook page