DIXFIELD — Girl Scouts of Maine  is offering a “Babysitting 101” training program for all area girls in grades five to nine from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in the Dixfield-Peru area.

The program will include getting a baby-sitting business started, playtime ideas for children of all ages, understanding the likes and dislikes of children and troubleshooting and solutions to the most common problems a baby-sitter faces.

“Babysitting 101” certification will be given following completion of the course.

All girls in grades five to nine are welcome to participate. The cost of the program is $6. There is an additional $12 membership fee for non-Girl Scouts. Assistance is available for the membership fee.

Space is limited and preregistration along with payment is necessary by Wednesday, June 5.

To find out how to register or for more information, contact Jeanie Duguay at 364-3639, 1-888-922-4763, ext. 405, or [email protected].

Girl Scouts of Maine serves more than 12,000 girls statewide in grades kindergarten to 12. For information on Girl Scouts or to volunteer, call or email Duguay or visit www.girlscoutsofmaine.org.