Metroparks Will Host Babysitter Training

A Red Cross Babysitter Training course is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation Park Management Center.

The program trains and certifies more than 120,000 babysitters nationwide each year.

It's fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, role playing and lively discussions. The course teaches young people how to care for children and infants, keep the children they babysit and themselves safe, handle emergencies, be good leaders and role models, and make good decisions and solve problems.

Registration and a $50 fee (Ledge Pool season pass holder) or $70 (Ledge Pool non-season pass holder) per person are required by Feb. 15.

Space is limited. Mill Stream Run Reservation Park Management Center is at 9485 Eastland Rd. in Mill Stream Run Reservation, west of the Pearl Road/Whitney Road intersection in Strongsville.

For more information and to register, call 440-331-8111.