LEWISTON — The YWCA of Central Maine will offer an American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course for boys and girls ages 11 to 15. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, April 10 and 17.

This class is geared toward pre-teens and teenagers who are responsible for caring for younger siblings or those looking for babysitting employment opportunities. This training course designed by the American Red Cross prepares youth with the training every parent wants in a babysitter.

Topics will include home and outdoor safety, basic child care, safe play, first aid, critical emergency skills and professional leadership and care-giving skills.

Each participant will receive an ARC child and infant CPR certification upon completion of the course. Class participants must attend both classes to receive their certification. The cost of the program is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Space is limited.

FMI, register: 207-795-4050, www.YWCAMaine.org.