The Fond du Lac Family YMCA is offering community training courses, open to both Y members and the community.
American Red Cross Babysitting
This class is designed for students ages 11 and older. In this class you will learn the skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children, including responding to emergencies with first aid, making good decisions under pressure, communicating effectively with parents, recognizing safety and hygiene issues, managing young children, feeding, diapering and caring for infants. This class is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fees: $55 Y member | $70 community participant
Stay Home Alone Class
This class is designed for kids ages 8-12. The class is run through our Y to promote safety for kids who are old enough to be home alone as well as in the Y and other places in the community without an adult or someone directly watching over them. Within this class, some of the topics covered will include internet safety, fire safety, weather emergencies and stranger danger. This class is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12th from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, August 2nd from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m.
Fees: $20 Y member | $45 community participant
American Heart Association CPR and AED
The American Heart Association’s CPR and AED learning programs helps increase survival rates by training people just like you to respond quickly. The sad truth is most people don’t survive a cardiac arrest. Four to six minutes is the window of opportunity for someone to act before it’s too late, but fewer than one-third of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from someone nearby. This course teaches hands-on lifesaving skills. Upon completion of this 3 hour class you will receive the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) certification. This class is scheduled for Thursday, July 14th from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fees: $20 Y member | $40 community participant
American Red Cross CPR and AED
Would you know what to do in a cardiac or breathing emergency? The right answer could help you save a life. This class offers hands on training. Upon completion of this class you will receive the American Red Cross certification in CPR and AED. This class is scheduled for Monday, July 11th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Fees: $60 Member | $90 Community Participant
Family Bicycle Safety 101
Does your family know bicycle rules and rights? Would they benefit from learning safe riding techniques, learning about basic bicycle equipment, and practicing how to negotiate intersections? Take control of your own bike safety! Learn all this plus much more in this 3-part series. Participants who register and participate will earn a bike bell and helmet. Family members ages 5 and up are invited to participate. This series will run on July 20 & 27 and August 3.
Fees: Free for Y members | $10 per family- Community Participants
Registration for these community training classes is now open and space is limited. Registration is in person at the Y or online at fdlymca.org.