Cass County Extension in partnership with Cass County Health System will offering two opportunities for youth ages 11-to 15 to participate in a Babysitting Basics and Beyond course. The course will be instructed by Atlantic native, Bethany Clark of New View Training in Omaha.

Two sessions will be offered to accommodate schedules: May 23rd & 24th, from 5:30-until 8:30-p.m., or, June 21st, from 10-a.m. until 4-p.m. All classes will be held at the Cass County Community Center in Atlantic. The training is encouraged for any youth who are interested in starting a babysitting business.

Beth Irlbeck, Extension Youth Coordinator, says “This course will provide an opportunity to learn about many aspects of babysitting, including safety, first aid, age appropriate play activities and much more!” A $25 registration fee covers all class materials and snacks. Registration forms can be picked up from the Cass County Extension office or at the Cass County Hospital information desk or Educational Services office.

Registration forms are also available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/cass to print and return. Pre-registration is requested by May 18^th for the May classes, June 15^th for June classes. Each class is limited to 10 participants. For more information, call the Cass County Extension Office at 712-243-1132 or email irlbeth@iastate.edu.