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The 4-H/Army Child and Youth Services Teen Babysitter Curriculum "I have what it takes to be your Teen Babysitter" comprises a facilitator guide, a student guide with supplementing cd-rom, a set of student worksheets and an information card designed for qualified 4-H and military child & youth program staff to train teens, aged 13-18, in babysitting skills. The curriculum is divided into 8 chapters. Teens learn about the ages and stages of child growth and development, safety, food and nutrition, how to handle emergencies, appropriate activities to implement with children and the business of babysitting. Successful completion of the course includes 8 hours of first aid and CPR. Graduates receive a certificate and wallet card.
The 4-H/Army Child and Youth Services Adult Babysitter Training Curriculum "I have what it takes to be a caring, competent, responsible Babysitter" comprises a facilitator guide, a set of participant handouts and an Information card designed for qualified 4-H and military child and youth program staff to train adults to babysit. The curriculum is divided into 9 chapters. Adults learn about the ages and stages of child growth and development, safety, food and nutrition, how to handle emergencies, implementing appropriate activities with children and the business of babysitting. Successful completion of the course includes 8 hours of first aid and CPR, 2 hours of child abuse awareness training and a local background check.
The 4-H Military Partnerships is the joint development of high-quality curriculum materials in a wide variety of program areas. These are valuable resources for youth programs and professional development for 4-H and military staff. All curriculum pieces are available for download and may be reproduced for military and extension use. Log on to http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=82.