Arlington Community Education

The excellent 4-H Babysitters’ Program is designed to better prepare you to become a capable, caring, and responsible babysitter. Understand the responsibilities and skills needed to become a good babysitter and develop confidence in handling situations you may encounter when caring for young children. You will receive a Babysitter’s ID card and a certificate of completion. Please Note: Please select one session only. Tuition includes a Student Manual that will be available for pickup at an Arlington location prior to the first class.

Intro We all know that bicycling is a great way to get around town, keep fit, and reduce your carbon footprint. And especially during this time of quarantine, going on a bike ride is a great way to keep yourself sane by clearing your head (while keeping distance from others). But, along with your sanity, you've also got to maintain your bike if you want your ride to go as planned. We're here to help you know what to check so you're ready to roll. Please join us for a workshop to cover how to maintain your bike to keep you riding safe and smooth. Our knowledgeable instructors from MassBike will go through the basics of how to diagnose your bike's ABCs (Air, Brakes, and Chain). You'll come away with a bit of home-mechanic know-how, so you can check the condition of your bike, and also fix your bike when things start to go awry. 2.0: Learn to Fix-a-Flat Learning how to change your own tires and tubes is one of the more useful skills you can learn to keep your bike rolling, but it's also one of the most challenging skills to get right! The experts at MassBike will step you through the process of diagnosing the conditions of your tires, avoiding the most common reasons for getting a flat, how to patch the holes in the tube, and tips on how to get that tire back on without so much struggle. If you have tire levers and a pump at the ready, come prepared to try at home on your own wheel. Take both Bike Maintenance classes & save

Play the role of young entrepreneurs as we start with the germ of an idea for a business and product and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. Develop prototypes, formulate a business plan and devise a marketing strategy. Using a Minecraft-type program, create a storefront to sell your products. Meanwhile, practice public speaking skills as we create and record “TV commercials,” and create a video version of an “elevator pitch” for the “Sharks." Please note: This program requires the students to create two videos at home with a tablet or smartphone. Editing software is helpful but not required. We also use a Minecraft-type program called Minetest (for which we send download instructions) in which they create a storefront model. Alternatively, the students can build their storefront with legos at home and take photos for the teacher and class to see.

Are you curious about hopping on your bike for commuting to school and getting around town, but hesitant about how to get going? You’re not alone! This everyday biking seminar is geared toward sharing the knowledge and empowerment to take your commute into your hands, and getting out on the roads, bike lanes, and pathways. Biking is fast, free, and fun (and you’ll get fit), and it's good for your physical and mental health. The experts at MassBike have honed their tips to get you over the barriers. Join us for a presentation and discussion, come with your questions and your stories, and learn along with fellow bikers.

Try something fun and new in this 5-part class on etiquette. Learn “how to adult” with proper table manners, conversation skills, summer job/private school interview skills, dress codes, and cell phone etiquette. Through role playing and group discussion, learn tangible skills of being a successful adult, socially and at work. Walk away able to practice your newly learned manners right after class—at the dinner table or in your next social media interaction.