Mattapoisett Recreation will be offering Home Alone and Babysitting Workshops this spring. Home Alone class is open to children ages 8-11. The workshop is on Wednesday, March 30 from 3:30-5:30 pm at Old Hammondtown School. The course is designed for children who are unattended at home for short periods of time. Children learn accident prevention and first aid skills. A police presentation on safety issues is planned. Content includes door and telephone answering techniques, and fire prevention. Cost is $40 and registration deadline is March 25. Open to all Tri-Town residents.
Babysitting Workshop is open to Ages 10-13 and will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30-6:00 pm. This program introduces participants to all aspects of babysitting. Learn strategies for the babysitter, first aid and choke-saving techniques as well as mealtime, bedtime, diapering and discipline. Issues of contracts and ethics are also covered. Presentation on safety issues includes door & telephone answering techniques and accident & fire prevention. Cost is $40 and registration deadline is April 8. Open to nonresidents.
Online sign up is available at www.mattrec.net. Please email us at mattrec@mattapoisett.net with any questions.