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.

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• Click here to see all virtual classes

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 offer in-person training for the Red Cross Babysitter’s 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

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Penticton	Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 273 Power Street, Penticton	November 5, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

ONTARIO

Ajax – September 30th or November 11th, 2023 (click here)

 

Burlington

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	October 15, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	October 28, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	November 12, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	November 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	December 17, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	January 6, 2024 8:30 am	Info/Register

Hamilton

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton PA Day 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	October 20, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm	St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd	October 21, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm	St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd	November 18, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	November 26, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	December 27, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm	St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd	January 2, 2024 8:30 am	Info/Register

Milton

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Halton PA Day (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	October 6, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	October 28, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	November 18, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	December 2, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	December 28, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Mississauga

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Halton & Peel PA Day (8:30am-3:30pm)	The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville	November 24, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Mississauga from 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle	December 29, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border (8:30am-3:30pm)	The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville	January 5, 2024 8:30 am	Info/Register

Oakville

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	October 15, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	October 29, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	November 19, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Halton & Peel PA Day (8:30am-3:30pm)	The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville	November 24, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	December 10, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	December 31, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border (8:30am-3:30pm)	The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville	January 5, 2024 8:30 am	Info/Register

Paris

Port Elgin

Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton PA Day 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	October 20, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	November 26, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek 8:30am-3:30pm	SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road	December 27, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Toronto – Bloor West Village

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	September 30, 2023 8:30 am	Join Waitlist
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	October 28, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	November 11, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	November 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	December 16, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	December 30, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

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.

Event	Venue	Date
Cancelled - Virtual Babysitter's Course - 6:30-8pm EST (Toronto time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	October 2, 2023 6:30 pm	Join Waitlist
One-Day Virtual Babysitter's Course - 11am to 6pm ET (Toronto Time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	October 21, 2023 11:00 am	Info/Register
Virtual Babysitter's Course - 4:30-6pm EST (Toronto time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	November 27, 2023 4:30 pm	Info/Register
One-Day Virtual Babysitter's Course - 11am to 6pm ET (Toronto Time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	December 17, 2023 11:00 am	Info/Register

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