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
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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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Babysitter's Course - Kelowna (1-day 8:30am-3:30pm) | UBCO - 3333 University Way, Kelowna |
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ONTARIO
Ajax on February 11th – click here to register.
Burlington
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Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. |
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Hamilton
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Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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March Break Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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Milton
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Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Mississauga
Oakville
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Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm | Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive |
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Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border
Toronto – Bloor West Village
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Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue |
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Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm | 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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Virtual Babysitting Course - Feb 13-16 from 6:30-8pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Feb 26th (10am to 5pm EST) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 13-16 from 12-1:30pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 19 (10am to 5pm EST) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 27-30 from 4:30-6pm EST (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Apr 1st (10am to 5pm EST) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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