Lakeville Area Community Education

Age 10 1/2-15 Gain the skills and confidence to be a great babysitter. This course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role plays and lively discussions. It teaches young people how to: Care for children and infants Handle emergencies Communicate effectively with parents Make good decisions, solve problems and stay safe Bring a peanut free snack, peanut free lunch and water to class. To review the Community Education COVID-19 Updates and Safety Guidelines, please click HERE.

Age 10 1/2-15 Babysitting 101 prepares your student on how to start their career in babysitting and finish well. We’ll cover the basics in child care such as: what various ages like to do, common problems babysitters face, what to charge and how to manage your business, as well as provide first aid and respond to emergencies. In less than 3 hours of interesting and engaging learning, your child will become a sought-after babysitter, implementing a plan to find babysitting jobs and care for kids of all ages with equal measures of skill and fun. A link will be sent on the class dates listed below, then this class can be completed entirely online on your own time within 3 days. Each class will have a live 1 hour follow up with the instructor via WebEx 3 days after the class. *Registration is required by and will close 5 days before the class date to allow time to ship workbooks. #512-BS1 Video available Saturday, February 6, Instructor follow-up on Monday, February 8, 4-5 pm #512-BS2 Video available Saturday, March 13, Instructor follow-up on Monday, March 15, 4-5 pm $39 (includes shipping for workbook) For in-person Babysitting 101 class options, please click HERE.

Ages 8-10 Learn information to make sure you're comfortable and safe when staying home alone, whether for five minutes or a couple of hours. Does your child know what to do in case of a fire? If there is a stranger at the door? How to use the Internet safely? If they get hungry and want a snack? Our Home Alone class will provide many necessary tools so your child is well-equipped to stay home without an adult. Kids will make first aid kits and learn about fire escape routes, first aid, kitchen safety, boredom busters & more. Bring a water bottle and a peanut free snack. To review the Community Education COVID-19 Updates and Safety Guidelines, please click HERE.

Ages 8-10 How do parents know when their child is ready to stay home alone? What should your child know about first aid, choking, fire prevention or aggressive dogs? Don’t know how to initiate the discussion on stranger danger, abduction, abuse or digital safety, like cyberbullying or sexting? Parents, your peace of mind is on the way! This class teaches your child how to be safer at home and in the community! In less than 2 hours, your child will learn important safety principles that will teach them best safety practices in the home and in the community! A link will be sent on the class dates listed below, then this class can be completed entirely online on your own time within 3 days. Each class will have a live 1 hour follow up with the instructor via WebEx 3 days after the class. *Registration is required by and will close 5 business days before the class date to allow time to ship workbooks. #512-HA1 Video available on Wednesday, February 17, Instructor follow-up on Saturday, February 20, 10-11 am #512-HA2 Video available on Wednesday, March 17, Instructor follow-up on Saturday, March 20, 10-11 am $19 (includes shipping for workbook) For in-person Home Alone class options, please click HERE.

Ages 8-12 You’re cordially invited to prepare your children for any social situation with Polite Kids 101 — it’s as easy as click, watch, and learn! In less than 2 hours, a sassy child will realize how uninviting it looks to be disrespectful, and a shy child will learn the importance of good eye contact. A link will be sent on the class dates listed below, then this class can be completed entirely online on your own time within 3 days. *Registration is required by and will close 5 days before the class date to allow time to ship workbooks. This is a manners/etiquette class that teaches the basics like: how to introduce yourself how to set a family style table what it means to show kindness & respect how to interrupt folks, politely birthday party manners and MORE! $19 (includes shipping for workbook)