Schneck offers ‘Safe Sitter Program’ for babysitters

Schneck Medical Center in Seymour is offering a “Safe Sitter Program” for children in grades six through eight.

Hospital officials say the Safe Sitter program offers young adults an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis. This class is designed to teach babysitters the life and safety skills they need, while equipping them with the tools to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.

A two-day class and a one-day class are being offered.

Dates for the two-day program include:
– June 13 and 14
– June 27 and 28
– July 11 and 12
– July 25 and 26

The two-day classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Schneck Simulation Lab in the Jackson Medical Building.

A one-day is also being offered on June 8 and July 6. The one-day class will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Schneck Medical Center.

For more information or to register, call (812) 523-4770 or (812) 522-0421.