BABYSITTER’S COURSE (11-15 years old)
Does your teen or tween want to care for younger children? Do they want to earn some extra money?
This Babysitter training course is designed for youth aged 11 – 15. Participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. We are pleased to offer this program through virtual or remote learning and also in person at select locations.
Course content:
- How to find clients and make money babysitting
- Caring for children of all ages
- Creating safe environments and preventing accidents
- Fire safety and prevention
- What to do in an emergency
- Good decision-making and leadership skills
- Basic First Aid skills
Youth will take home a Babysitter’s Manual and certification card.
Our Physical Locations for In-class Sessions
We are happy to begin offering in-person training for the Red Cross Babysitter’s course. COVID protocols will be in place to reduce the risk for everyone including optional face coverings, frequent hand washing and/or sanitizing. Full details will be provided by email one day before the course begins.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Okanagan
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Kelowna (1-day, 8:30am-3:30pm) | UBCO - 3333 University Way, Kelowna |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Penticton (1-day, 8:30am-3:30pm) | Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 273 Power Street, Penticton |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Kelowna (1-day, 8:30am-3:30pm) | UBCO - 3333 University Way, Kelowna |
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ONTARIO
Brampton
Burlington
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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Hamilton
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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Milton
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Mississauga
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Mississauga | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Mississauga (PA Day) | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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Oakville
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border (PA DAY) | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border
Toronto – Bloor West Village
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Toronto (sold out, wait list full) | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Toronto (*Sold Out - Wait List Full*) | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Toronto | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Toronto | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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Virtual Classes Through Zoom Meeting
Virtual Sessions
We will continue to offer Virtual Classes taught through Zoom Meeting technology. The Babysitting course is offered over three or four sessions. Participants will need a device that supports Zoom technology with audio and video capability and high-speed internet. The Zoom Meeting link will be sent by email one day before the course begins.
Virtual classes include a digital copy of the Red Cross Babysitting Manual for the duration of the course. We will mail out a hard-copy of the Red Cross Babysitter’s Manual along with your child’s certificate upon completion of the course.
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| *Cancelled* Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Oct 11-14 from 4:30pm-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - Oct 17th-20th from 6pm-7:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Oct 22nd from 10am to 5pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - Nov 1st-4th from 6pm-7:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 7-10 from 4:30pm-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Nov 12th from 10am to 5pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - Nov 14th-17th from 6pm-7:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 21-24 from 4:30pm-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - Nov 28th-Dec 1st from 6pm-7:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Dec 5-8 from 4:30pm-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Dec 11th from 10am to 5pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Dec 12-15 from 4:30pm-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - Dec 19-22 from 6pm-7:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Dec 30th from 8:30am to 3:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Jan 2-5 from 1:30pm-3pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Jan 6th from 8:30am to 3:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Jan 16th from 8:30am to 3:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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