Learn how to safely care for infants and children in this hands-on training designed for youth ages 11–17. Participants will gain skills in child care, first aid, emergency response, and behavior management. The course also covers babysitting safety, responsibility, and how to start babysitting as a job. Certification is awarded upon completion.

Please note- Participants will not be certified in First Aid and CPR as an additional certification must be obtained. Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED classes are available HERE (must be 14 years of age or older).

Designed for kids ages 8–10, this workshop helps build independence and confidence by teaching how to stay safe when home alone. Participants will learn safety basics, how to handle emergencies, set boundaries, and respond to strangers or unexpected situations.

**Bring food/snack/drink needed to get through this class time.

The mission of the YMCA Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is to strengthen the community by instilling the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility in teens through hands-on, real-life leadership activities, leadership retreats, and volunteering.  It is a leadership opportunity for high school students ages 14-18 to actively shape YMCA programs and services.

Volunteer board members collaborate with the Youth Program Department to provide input on teen interests, emerging issues, and community needs, while also creating and leading their own projects, such as mentorship programs and community service initiatives. One of the unique traits of the Teen Advisory Board is that everything is run by teens, for teens.  Meetings will take place during Oconomowoc High School’s pride hour on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from October to May, with a total of 16 meetings. Zoom meetings may also be scheduled for upcoming or time-sensitive events.

TAB members will develop essential leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills while making a direct impact on their community. They will actively contribute by planning, promoting, and leading programs and dedicate at least 10 hours to volunteering at YMCA events.  Through this program, teens will: discover a place to belong, earn service hours, volunteer in your own community, learn leadership skills, and engage in college and career exploration.  Applicants must be in or going into high school in the fall of 2025, adhere to the YMCA Code of Conduct, and submit applications by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

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For more information, contact Katelyn Lutz, Youth Program Director, at [email protected].