10/05/2026
UPDATE (10/8/26): This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Become a babysitting superstar on Saturday, October 10, at the library in Dutchtown! Safe & In Charge is a course for 5th through 8th graders covering life safety, childcare, business skills, CPR, first aid, and choking. Students can take the course to prepare for babysitting or simply to feel more prepared for everyday life.
The course runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, followed by a graduation ceremony. Registration is required.
To sign up, visit louisianafirefighters. com/community/safeincharge/ and select “Age 10-16 - Sitters” to access the registration form.
A few attendance reminders:
• Parents/guardians must accompany students into the classroom to sign them in and out.
• Only instructors and students may be in the classroom once the course begins, including during lunch.
• Students should bring their own lunch and a drink that does not require refrigeration.
• Some activities take place on the floor, so students should wear comfortable clothing.
Presented in partnership with the Louisiana Firefighters Foundation and sponsored by HealthyBlue. Questions? Call (225) 673-8699.