Learn the skills and techniques necessary to be a responsible, competent and fun babysitter in a one-day class offered by Central Lincoln County Adult Education on Wednesday, July 27.

This course, designed for students ages 11-14, will cover such topics as: child care essentials, the proper response and handling of emergency situations, behavior management, safety for the sitter, and babysitting as a business. Students should bring a lunch and a snack. However, they should not bring any electronics or phones. A certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course.

The class will be held at LincolnHealth Education Center located at 66 Chapman Street in Damariscotta from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $44 if you register online and use promo code EARLYBIRD by July 20, and $49 for all other registrations. Register today to ensure your child’s place in the class and to save!

You may register by calling CLC Adult Ed at 563-2811, email clcae@aos93.org, visit our website at clc.maineadulted.org, or stop by the CLC Adult Education office in the Pine Grove Plaza at the intersection of Route 1 and Business Route 1 in Damariscotta.