Meredith's youth programs are an exciting and enjoyable way to encourage your child's interests and help them learn new skills or gain personal fulfillment. Whether participants try something for the first time, or want to improve their level of ability, these programs have experienced teachers who can help achieve those goals. Participants build self-confidence and positive qualities that help them in all areas of life.

Babysitter’s Training
One class, Saturday, October 25, 9 am – 4:00 p.m., Cost: $90
Instructor: American Red Cross
Audience: Boys and girls, ages 11–15
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16

This American Red Cross training course provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Participants will develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic first aid. Lunch is provided (keynote speaker on Crisis Management).

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Parent/Daughter Dinner Series
Sustaining our Environment: Developing our Greenprint
Two dinners, Tuesdays, October 14 and November 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Cost: $30 per person per dinner
Audience: Pre-teen plus
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 7, and Tuesday, November 11

The Meredith College campus theme this year is: Sustaining our Environment: Developing our Greenprint. Join us for dinner and a spirited and informative panel discussion on “green living.” Possible subjects include nutrition and food, alternative fuel sources, and green design. The panel will consist of Meredith faculty and guest speakers.