In
Watersmeet, Michigan at the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa Indians Tribal Spirit Center on June 23-27, 2003, a program
was held called "Care-Giving To Children In The Absence of
Adults" This program was Sponsored by Lac Vieux Desert Band
of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in cooperation with Michigan State
University Extension- Gogebic County.
The
program involved teaching the children how to be responsible babysitters.
They learned about creative play, disasters, safety, health, nutrition,
CPR and First Aide. There were 14 youth who graduated from the class
and 5 who became certified babysitters.
As
you can tell by the photos, a great time was had by everyone involved.
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