HARRISBURG OREGON

 Level up your skills and become a caring, trustworthy, and competent babysitter at the H.A.R.T. Community Center! This comprehensive five-day course is designed to give you the "Strategy Guide" you need to succeed as a young professional. 

• The Business of Babysitting: Learn how to build a professional reputation, create a resume, and negotiate your rates.
  
• Child Development: Master "Ages and Stages" and gain practical knowledge on safe infant care and potty training.
  
• Hands-On Skills: Get direct practice with essential care tasks like diapering, bottle-feeding, and meal preparation.
  
• Safety & Emergencies: Learn how to keep children safe indoors and out, identify home hazards, and follow emergency procedures for injury or illness.
  
• Character & Behavior: Explore the Six Pillars of Character—Responsibility, Caring, Respect, Trustworthiness, Citizenship, and Fairness—to help you guide behavior and manage challenges like a pro .
  

• Dates: Monday, June 15th – Friday, June 19th, 2026.
  
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily.
  
• Location: H.A.R.T. Community Center.
  
• Tuition: $25.00 (We offer a "Pay What You Can" option to ensure all local youth can participate!).

• Graduation: Join us Friday, June 19th at 5:00 PM to receive your certification and enjoy cookies and refreshments with family and friends!
  

Ready to start your adventure? Register today to secure your spot and develop the skills to handle any babysitting situation with confidence! 

REGISTRATION LINK

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 This isn't a simulation or a "pretend" class. It’s the real deal. In just 10 days, you will transform an idea into a real business, manufacture real products, and make real money at a public market.  

Dates June 22 - July 6th

• Class Dates: June 22 – July 3, 2026  (Mon - Fri 2 pm - 4pm) HART COMMUNITY CENTER 

• Market Day: July 4th at Riverfront Park (Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration)  10:30 am - 6:00 pm
  
• Payday & Celebration: July 6th (2 pm - 4 pm)  HART COMMUNITY CENTER
  

Whether you are a maker or a doer, we have a path for you:  

• Product Only: Focus 100% on creating and selling a physical item.  
  
• Service + Product: Use a small product to hook customers and book future service clients (like lawn care, babysitting, or tech support).  
  

• Week 1: From Idea to Blueprint  
  
  • Master "Money Math" (Cost, Price, and Profit).  
    
  • Design your Brand Identity—name, colors, and vibe.  
    
  • Pitch your idea to your peers for feedback.  
    
• Week 2: From Blueprint to Booth  
  
  • Use professional tools like the Cricut for custom labels and signage.  
    
  • Build 10+ units of inventory.  
    
  • Design a high-impact booth and practice the "30-second pitch."  
    
  • Run a Mock Market dress rehearsal to polish your sales skills.  
    

We provide the roadmap; you provide the hustle.

• Budget: Every student has a $50 production budget.  
  
• Inventory: You must produce at least 10 units to sell.  
  
• Partnerships: Want to work with friends? You can form a team of up to 3 partners.  
  
• Keep Your Profits: All sales are tracked through our iPad checkout system, and you keep your hard-earned profit!  
  

"Every big business started as someone’s crazy idea." This program puts you ahead of the curve by teaching you how to think like a CEO, handle objections, and manage real-world cash flow.  

Are you ready to build something real? Secure your spot in the Summer 2026 cohort! 

Tuition: $50.00 (We offer a "Pay What You Can" option to ensure all local youth can participate!).

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://forms.gle/BrqN8FMCHVs5oo1V8

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