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PORTLAND, Ore. – April 20, 2005 – The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter is offering Babysitter’s Training. This six hour, 45-minute course teaches children ages 11 to 15 everything they need to know to be a great babysitter.

In addition to providing valuable employment skills and business practices, this fun, interactive course teaches responsible leadership; decision making skills; safe play; and basic infant care including diapering and feeding. Students will also learn the first aid and safety skills needed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. At the end of the course each child will receive a babysitter’s handbook and an American Red Cross babysitters training card.

The following classes will be offered in May and June at three locations:

Saturday, April 30
9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver, Portland

Saturday, May 7
9:00a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Meridian Park Hospital, 19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin

Saturday, May 21
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 SE Stark, Gresham

Saturday, June 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Meridian Park Hospital, 19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin

Friday, June 17
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland

Saturday, June 18
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Meridian Park Hospital, 19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin

Wednesday, June 22
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland

Saturday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Mt. Hood Medical Center, 24800 SE Stark, Gresham

Thursday, June 30
9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Avenue, Portland

“In addition to providing youth the skills needed to be a great babysitter, the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training assists youth in building self confidence and introduces them to the business skills required for future employment,” said Daniel Soule, youth education specialist for the Oregon Trail Chapter.

The fee for this course is $35.00 per person; however scholarships are available to those who qualify. To register, call (503) 280-1440 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org. Click on the “Health and Safety” tab, and then click “First Aid/CPR/AED Online Registration.” After registering as a user, click on “Youth Programs” then “Babysitter’s Training.”

The Web site also provides information about other classes offered by the American Red Cross.

For more information regarding the Babysitters Training or other youth programs offered by the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, contact Daniel Soule at (503) 528-5639 or souled@redcross-pdx.org.

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