The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from ASHI and MEDIC First Aid gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with their business, to relating with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style video make learning fun.
GSEMA is pleased to offer this course to our Cadette, Senior,
and Ambassador level Girl Scouts. It will provide content that can
assist in completing badges at those program levels.This course fully
completes the Cadette Babysitting Badge which, upon completion, you
may purchase at the council shop.This course is available to
individual Girl Scout members or groups/troops. Each class is limited
to 12 students and a minimum of one additional adult volunteer will be
required on site to meet required safety ratios. No more than 3 adults
volunteers will be allowed in the teaching space at a given time.
Adults are not required to pay or register for the course, but will
need to inform the instructor of attendance in advance. These adult
slots will be filled on a first come-first served basis.
This course is offered by GSEMA as a blended course for all
participants. This course includes:
- an online portion that is
self-paced and takes approximately 2 hrs. to complete which needs to
be completed before the in-person skills class
- a 2 hr,
in-person skills practice class
- 2-year certification in Child
and Babysitting Safety
Once you register for a skills class date/time you will be
registered for your online course and will receive a link to do that
online portion at your own pace.
The online course must be completed before your in-person skills class.
Course cost: $40.
Financial assistance is available for youth to
take this course.
Questions or need assistance registering? Please
contact Customer Care at customercare@gsema.org.