Safe Sitter Class with Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department

On Saturday, June 17th the Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Safe Sitter Training Course from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

Participants will learn tips to manage behavior along with the ages and stages of child development. Class will also include rescue skills such as choking rescue and CPR and how to assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

Lastly, this course will teach participants how to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers to set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Course is taught by Michelle Panaccione who is a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac ICU at Boston Children's Hospital and an Instructor for the American Heart Association and Safe Sitter.

Class will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required by going to:

https://merrimack.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=352

Spaces are limited and time is running out to sign up, so reserve your spots now!

For more information about the Safe Sitter Course or to register for this program, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 603-882-1046, by email at mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov, or visit our new website at www.merrimackparksandrec.org.