Details & Pricing
Babysitting Courses (School Year)
Grades 6+
We offer six-week babysitting courses periodically throughout the school year. Classes meet once a week for two hours and cover babysitting basics including CPR training.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Offered Spring, Fall, and Winter. Check back August 2026 for dates for our next course session.
Cost:
- $147 w/ YMCA membership ($192 for non-YMCA members)
Babysitting 101 Summer Camp
Grades 6+
Our half-day Babysitting 101 camp runs Monday–Friday and is offered periodically through the summer.
Registration opens annually on March 1.
Camp Programming:
- Half-Day Morning Camp: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (Care available 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Ask about our Afternoon Add-On option.)
- Half-Day Afternoon Camp: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Camps:
- Click the button to learn more about YMCA Summer Camp.
Cost:
- Half-Day Camp: $191
Babysitting 101 FAQs
Yes. Teens may take the Babysitting 101 Course as many times as they want.
The YMCA's Babysitting 101 course covers the following topics:
- CPR training*
- Medicine safety education
- Sun safety
- Mealtimes and bedtimes
- Navigating care with confidence
*While this course provides an overview of CPR, it does not cover full requirements for certification. For teens interested in certification, YMCA offers separate monthly CPR/AED and first aid certification courses. Click the button to learn more.
No. While this course provides an overview of CPR, it does not cover full requirements for certification. For teens interested in certification, YMCA offers separate monthly CPR/AED certification courses. Click the button to learn more.