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youth programs

We offer programs for older elementary kids and teens that teach skills for staying home alone, babysitting, and managing their life in general.
SAFE SITTER® CLASSES
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue.
Safe Sitter Class Content
  • Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
  • Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
  • First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. [OMIT CPR IF NOT OFFERING]
  • Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
SAFE@HOME CLASSES
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone.
For more information on these programs, you can visit the Safe Sitter website.
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Peterborough, NH 03458
603-924-6800
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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Family Support >
      • Early Home Support
      • Parenting/Caregiver & Family Programs
      • Youth Programs
      • Kinship Navigation
    • Financial Wellness >
      • Money Matters Programs
      • Money Coaching
      • Free Tax Preparation
    • Registration Form
  • CALENDAR
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Staff and Board
    • Blog
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • FACT Book
    • On-Site Agencies
    • Wood Bank
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Attend a Program
  • Donate