WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., May 9, 2024 – UPMC is hosting Safe Sitter® babysitting classes across north central Pennsylvania. Classes prepare students ages 11 through 16 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue and CPR.

Upcoming classes:

• Thursday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  UPMC Community Life Center, 641 Walnut St., Williamsport
• Wednesday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  UPMC’s Coudersport Wellness Center, 1001 E. 2nd St., Coudersport
• Wednesday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  UPMC Community Life Center, 641 Walnut St., Williamsport
• Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  UPMC Wellsboro, Cedar Conference Room, 32 Central Ave., Wellsboro
• Thursday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  UPMC Wellsboro, Cedar Conference Room, 32 Central Ave., Wellsboro

UPMC in North Central Pa. is recognized as a Bronze Level Safe Sitter Provider. Classes are led by certified instructor Cymantha Sanitago-Nunez, community resource navigator, UPMC in North Central Pa.

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. The class fee is $40 per student. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

To register, visit Classes.UPMC.com and search “Safe Sitter”.

For more information, contact Cymantha Sanitago-Nunez at 646-221-8719.