Become a Certified Babysitter!
Build confidence and learn the skills needed to be a safe and responsible babysitter with Certified Babysitter Training from Live Safe Academy.
This one-day class is designed for teens ages 10–18 and covers essential babysitting and emergency preparedness skills, including:
• CPR with manikin practice
• First aid and choking response
• When to call 911
• Home safety
• What to do if someone comes to the door
• Protecting personal information
Students who complete the full course will receive a Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid Certificate from Live Safe Academy, valid for two years.
Wednesday, August 26
5:30–8:30 PM
Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
26000 Evergreen Road
Ages 10–18
$60 per person
Registration deadline: Tuesday, August 25
Please note: Full attendance is required for certification. Participants should bring a snack, pen and paper. Cell phone use is not permitted except during breaks. Students should arrive 10 minutes early and must be checked in by an adult.
Register online by using the Register Online Today! Button (on the Current Events page) or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk. Call Holly at (248) 796-4604 for more information.
Youth Open Gym at Beech Woods Recreation Center
This is your chance to shoot hoops, build skills, and play pickup with friends. All participants must register for the season, with their parent/guardian, at their first visit. Adults are not allowed on the courts.
Ages: 9 -18 *ages 9-13 must be signed in by an adult
Monday-Friday,
September 1 - December 18**
3:30-5:30 PM
** No Open Gym Sept 4, Sept 7, Oct 12, Nov 3, Nov 11 & Nov 25-27
Location:
Beech Woods Recreation Center - Gym,
22200 Beech Rd. (south of Nine Mile Rd.)
Fee:
$3/Southfield resident
$5/non-resident
Contact the Beech Woods Recreation Center at (248) 796-4670 for more information.
Need Community Service Hours? We've Got You Covered!
Want to earn your community service hours while doing something fun and meaningful? Volunteer with Southfield Parks & Recreation!
Our events and programs run smoother—and are way more fun—thanks to the awesome help of volunteers like you. Whether you're helping set up, running a game station, assisting with arts and crafts, or helping out behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone.
🎯 Why volunteer with us?
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It's a great way to give back to your community
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You’ll gain real-world experience
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It looks great on college and job applications
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And yes—your hours will count toward your graduation requirement!
Interested? Just give our Parks & Recreation Info Desk a call at (248) 796-4620 and let them know what kind of program or event you're into. They’ll connect you with the right person to get started.
