Safe Sitter® Babysitting Class

Program Description: The Safe Sitter® class is a nationally recognized babysitting training program developed to prepare youth in grades 6–8 to become responsible, safe, and confident when caring for themselves or other children. With a hands-on, interactive curriculum, this course empowers preteens to manage real-life situations, make safe choices, and respond to emergencies. This class is ideal for middle schoolers who may be staying home alone, watching younger siblings, or beginning to babysit. It provides valuable life skills and increases maturity and readiness for real-world caregiving. This instructor-led class includes video-based learning, role-playing, group discussions, and CPR manikin practice to reinforce hands-on rescue skills. The environment is welcoming and fun, with interactive scenarios and confidence-building exercises. Students should pack a lunch. 

What Students Will Learn: 

Safety Skills: How to handle emergencies, prevent injuries, and stay safe indoors and outdoors. Child Care Skills: Understanding child development, managing behavior, and basic child care like feeding and diapering. First Aid & Rescue Skills: How to respond to injuries and illnesses, perform choking rescue, and practice CPR. Life & Business Skills: Interviewing with parents, setting boundaries, screening jobs, and professionalism.

Registration:  Registration begins Wednesday, April 8, 2026.  Registrations are open to Exeter and surrounding towns, on a first-come, first-served basis.  Registration accepted at the Exeter Recreation Office during our business hours, in-person, by phone, on-line or mail.  Payment must be paid at the time of registration. Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12

Date: Friday June 12, 2026 9:30am-3:30pm

Location:  The program will be held in room 202 at the Community Center, 10 Hampton Road Exeter, NH 03833.

Fee:  Residents, $165.00, Non-Residents $175.00. 

Deadline: The deadline to register for this program is Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:30pm. Late registration accepted pending availability.