HOME ALONE SAFETY FOR KIDS (9-12 years old)
Is your child ready to stay home alone? The Home Alone Safety for Kids program is a practical home alone safety course for kids that helps children and their families prepare for their first steps toward independence and being without adult supervision for short periods of time.
This home alone course for kids is ideally suited for children aged 9-12 years old. Safety and accident prevention are the common themes throughout the program. The information is relevant and current to today’s young learners. Course content includes:
- Street smarts and bike safety
- People safety (“Tricky People” and Safe strangers)
- Online and internet safety
- Snacking and kitchen safety
- Home fire safety
- Sibling rivalry
- Preventing accidents
- How to handle emergencies and other situations
- Basic first aid skills
The unique delivery model of our Home Alone Safety for Kids program reaches children of all learning-types. Innovative digital and traditional gaming techniques provide a fun and positive learning environment. Engaged participants learn valuable life skills that help them make safer choices when spending short periods of time at home on their own.
All participants who attend our program in-class or through virtual sessions will receive the Home Alone Safety For Kids manual and certificate of attendance.
Home Alone Safety for Kids is also available online . This self-directed course can be completed independently or with a caregiver in the comfort of your own home. This is a self-directed courseThe online format may be better suited for children who are unwilling or unable to attend a full-day class session and for parents or caregivers who wish to participate in their child’s training and reinforce key safety messages. For more details, please click here.
Our Physical Locations for In-class Sessions
We are happy to offer in-person training for the Home Alone Safety for Kids course. We will send a reminder email the day before the course. Please check your junk folder then contact SOS 4 Kids if you do not receive a confirmation email immediately after registering.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Penticton
Please contact our delivery program partner for this location, https://www.lifeskillsforkids.ca/register.
ONTARIO
Families looking for a home alone course in Ontario can enroll their children in our program designed to build confidence, safety awareness, and independence. Our course helps children learn how to stay safe when home alone, respond to emergencies, and make responsible decisions when parents or caregivers are away for short periods.
Ajax
To register, please visit the link below – Next Class Saturday November 14 2026
Burlington
August 2026 Update: Burlington Courses
Beginning September, our current Burlington location will no longer be available. We are actively working to secure a new, safe, and welcoming space to continue offering our in-person courses.
If you are looking for a Burlington course, please check our website regularly for updates on our new location and course availability.
If your child needs to complete a course in the meantime, we encourage you to explore our other in-person locations or our live virtual courses, which are taught via Zoom.
If you know of any rental spaces available on weekends and PA Days in the Burlington area that may be suitable for our courses, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this transition. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to Burlington as soon as possible.
Students participating in our home alone course Burlington build independence while learning important safety skills such as accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and basic first aid awareness. Through interactive instruction and practical examples, children gain the knowledge they need to make safe decisions and respond appropriately to everyday situations that may arise when they are home alone.
As part of the program, participants learn how to identify potential risks, handle unexpected events, and develop confidence in their ability to stay safe without direct adult supervision. Browse the upcoming course dates below to find an available session and register for a home alone course Burlington location that works best for your family.
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| Home Alone Course - Burlington (8:30am-3:30pm) | Burlington Hall Sporting Club - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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Hamilton/Stoney Creek Area
Students participating in our home alone course in Hamilton build independence while learning important safety skills such as accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and basic first aid awareness. Through interactive instruction and practical examples, children gain the knowledge they need to make safe decisions and respond appropriately to everyday situations that may arise when they are home alone.
The program helps children identify potential risks, handle unexpected events, and feel more confident when spending time without direct adult supervision. Browse the upcoming course dates below to find a convenient session and register for a home alone course in Hamilton.
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek from 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road |
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm (PA DAY) | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm (PA DAY) | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| Home Alone Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm (Winter Break) | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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Markham
Milton
Children enrolled in our home alone course in Milton learn practical strategies for staying safe, managing everyday situations, and responding calmly if an emergency occurs.
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| Home Alone Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Mississauga
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| Home Alone Course - Mississauga 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| Home Alone Course - Mississauga 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| Home Alone Course - Mississauga 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| Home Alone Course - Mississauga 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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Muskoka
Niagara Falls
Oakville
Our home alone course in Oakville helps children build the confidence and practical skills needed to stay safe when spending time at home without a parent or caregiver. Participants learn how to recognize potential risks, make responsible decisions, respond to emergencies, and handle unexpected situations with greater independence.
Through engaging activities and real-world scenarios, children enrolled in our home alone course in Oakville develop important safety awareness while gaining the confidence to manage short periods of time on their own. View the upcoming course dates below to find a convenient session and register your child for an upcoming program.
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| Home Alone Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| Home Alone Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| Home Alone Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| Home Alone Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| Home Alone Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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Paris
Port Elgin
Please contact our delivery program partner for this location, https://www.lifeskillsforkids.ca/register.
Toronto – Bloor West Village
Children attending our home alone course in Toronto learn practical safety skills such as emergency response, home safety awareness, and responsible decision making when staying home without adult supervision.
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm (PA DAY) | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| Home Alone Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm (Winter Break) | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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Virtual Classes
Our online Home Alone Safety course makes it easy for children to participate from anywhere in Canada. Families looking for a home alone course in Sudbury, Windsor, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, St. John’s, or another Canadian city can join our instructor-led virtual classes from the comfort of home. All participants receive the same engaging safety training, and all that’s needed is a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video capabilities.
Browse the upcoming virtual classes below to find a session that works for your family’s schedule. Click the Info/Register button to view course details, fees, and registration information. All class times are listed in Eastern Time (Toronto), and your Zoom meeting link will be emailed one day before the course begins.
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| VIRTUAL One-Day Home Alone Course - 10am-4:30pm ET (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| VIRTUAL One-Day Home Alone Course - 10am-4:30pm ET (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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- Almonte, Arnprior, Brantford, Cambridge, Carleton Place, Coburg, Gatineau, Guelph, Kitchener, Montreal, Pembroke, Renfrew, Stratford, Waterloo – Safety Tree Canada
- Trenton – Be Prepared First Aid
- London, Woodstock – City of Woodstock
- Haliburton County – Township of Minden Hills
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