YOUTH SAFETY COURSES
SAFE@HOME (Home Alone Safety)
SAFE SITTER (Babysitter Training for Youth)
CPR FOR BABYSITTERS (Youth)
Three dates to choose from for each!
as of April 2026
Safety Side Up offers a variety of classes that address youth safety, including the always popular Babysitter Training, as well as CPR/First Aid for Babysitters and At Home Alone safety. These classes not only provide youth with safety information to assist in accident prevention and emergency preparedness, they also equip them with general life skills they will be able to use beyond the theme and duration of the course and into and across other life experiences well into their teens and adulthood.
*Now offering sliding scale fees: We believe every child should learn how to stay safe and care for others—regardless of income. This sliding scale allows families to choose a rate that fits their situation. All tiers receive the same quality class instruction and materials.*
Please click on the below photos to get course descriptions, class dates/times and complete registration.
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students ages 8-11 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program is designed to prepare students to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods of time. This course teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Registration fee includes the Safe@Home workbook. Parents are asked to return for the final 15 minutes.
Course prepares students to stay home alone or with younger siblings safely.
Safe Habits, Saves Lives
Online/internet safety
What do to in an emergency
How to prevent and manage injuries
Making a call to 9-1-1
The suggested cost for this 2.5-hr class is $75.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students ages 8-11 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program is designed to prepare students to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods of time. This course teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Registration fee includes the Safe@Home workbook. Parents are asked to return for the final 15 minutes.
Course prepares students to stay home alone or with younger siblings safely.
Safe Habits, Saves Lives
Online/internet safety
What do to in an emergency
How to prevent and manage injuries
Making a call to 9-1-1
The suggested cost for this 2.5-hr class is $75.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students ages 8-11 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. The program is designed to prepare students to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods of time. This course teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Registration fee includes the Safe@Home workbook. Parents are asked to return for the final 15 minutes.
Course prepares students to stay home alone or with younger siblings safely.
Safe Habits, Saves Lives
Online/internet safety
What do to in an emergency
How to prevent and manage injuries
Making a call to 9-1-1
The suggested cost for this 2.5-hr class is $75.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program that gives kids ages 11-16 (mature 10 years-old is okay) the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for children infants through school age. In this 1-day workshop, in addition to the importance of treating babysitting as a business, participants will learn choking rescue skills, how to handle life-threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and child development knowledge to help them become a safer and better sitter. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students must attend the entire session and exhibit respectful, mature, responsible, and safe qualities that are desired in a babysitter to receive their completion card.
Course content includes but is not limited to:
Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue.
Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.
Registration fee includes the Safe Sitter workbook and completion card/certificate. Snacks provided, please bring NUT-FREE lunch and water bottle.
The suggested cost for this 8-hr class SPLIT OVER 2 DAYS is $200.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program that gives kids ages 11-16 (mature 10 years-old is okay) the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for children infants through school age. In this 1-day workshop, in addition to the importance of treating babysitting as a business, participants will learn choking rescue skills, how to handle life-threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and child development knowledge to help them become a safer and better sitter. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students must attend the entire session and exhibit respectful, mature, responsible, and safe qualities that are desired in a babysitter to receive their completion card.
Course content includes but is not limited to:
Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue.
Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.
Registration fee includes the Safe Sitter workbook and completion card/certificate. Snacks provided, please bring NUT-FREE lunch and water bottle.
The suggested cost for this 8-hr class SPLIT OVER 2 DAYS is $200.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program that gives kids ages 11-16 (mature 10 years-old is okay) the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for children infants through school age. In this 1-day workshop, in addition to the importance of treating babysitting as a business, participants will learn choking rescue skills, how to handle life-threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and child development knowledge to help them become a safer and better sitter. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students must attend the entire session and exhibit respectful, mature, responsible, and safe qualities that are desired in a babysitter to receive their completion card.
Course content includes but is not limited to:
Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.
Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.
First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue.
Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.
Registration fee includes the Safe Sitter workbook and completion card/certificate. Snacks provided, please bring NUT-FREE lunch and water bottle.
The cost for this 8-hr class is scheduled for 1 DAY is $200.00 however
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
A great next step for youth who have already taken a babysitter training or a more experienced babysitter:
CPR for Babysitters teaches the lifesaving skills of how to act in emergencies that require CPR and relief of choking in infants and children. Skills are taught by using the American Heart Association's Family & Friends CPR course curriculum. This course does not provide a formal certification, but does provide a participant course completion card. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Registration fee includes the student workbook and keychain CPR mask/barrier.
The suggested cost for this 3-hr class is $95.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
A great next step for youth who have already taken a babysitter training or a more experienced babysitter:
CPR for Babysitters teaches the lifesaving skills of how to act in emergencies that require CPR and relief of choking in infants and children. Skills are taught by using the American Heart Association's Family & Friends CPR course curriculum. This course does not provide a formal certification, but does provide a participant course completion card. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Registration fee includes the student workbook and keychain CPR mask/barrier.
The suggested cost for this 3-hr class is $75.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
A great next step for youth who have already taken a babysitter training or a more experienced babysitter:
CPR for Babysitters teaches the lifesaving skills of how to act in emergencies that require CPR and relief of choking in infants and children. Skills are taught by using the American Heart Association's Family & Friends CPR course curriculum. This course does not provide a formal certification, but does provide a participant course completion card. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Registration fee includes the student workbook and keychain CPR mask/barrier.
The suggested cost for this 3-hr class is $75.00 however:
We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.
**FOR A SMOOTHER REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, ALONG WITH YOUR ADDRESS. THANKS!
