Adventures In Babysitting: Instructional Class Offered By MFPD

MOKENA, IL — Those looking for an edge in the competitive babysitting market in Mokena can get a leg up on the competition by participating in Mokena Fire Protection District's babysitting clinic. The two-day training is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 26-27 at Mokena Fire Station No. 1, 19853 S. Wolf Road in Mokena.

Participants will learn valuable babysitting skills, including roles and responsibilities as a babysitter, how to properly feed a baby, basic child psychology, and how to handle emergencies, said MFPD Chief Joseph Cirelli.

Fire marshal Tom Murray and MFPD Lt. Mark Sickles will lead the clinic, Cirelli said.

Those who complete the clinic will also be offered the opportunity to attend a CPR class following the clinic, Cirelli said.

The cost for the clinic is $15. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Participants must be between the ages of 10-18. There are limited spots still available.

Those interested in participating in the babysitting clinic can sign up by following this link.

For more information, call the Mokena Fire Protection District at (708) 479-5371, or visit its website.