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 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
Babysitter's Course - Kelowna (1-day 8:30am-3:30pm)	UBCO - 3333 University Way, Kelowna	February 11, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
In-Person Babysitter's Course - Penticton (1-day, 8:30am-3:30pm)	Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 273 Power Street, Penticton	March 23, 2023 8:30 am	Join Waitlist
Babysitter's Course - Kelowna (1-day 8:30am-3:30pm)	UBCO - 3333 University Way, Kelowna	March 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

ONTARIO

Ajax on February 11th – click here to register.

Burlington

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	February 26, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	March 12, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Burlington 8:30am-3:30pm	Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave.	March 26, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Hamilton

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm	St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd	February 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
March Break Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm	St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd	March 14, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Milton

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	February 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	March 15, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Milton (8:30am-3:30pm)	St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East	April 1, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Mississauga

Oakville

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Oakville/Mississauga Border	The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville	February 17, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	February 19, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Oakville 8:30am-3:30pm	Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive	March 19, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register

Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border

Toronto – Bloor West Village

Event	Venue	Date
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	February 25, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	March 11, 2023 8:30 am	Info/Register
Babysitter's Course - Toronto 8:30am-3:30pm	Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue	March 25, 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
Virtual Babysitting Course - Feb 13-16 from 6:30-8pm EST (Toronto time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	February 13, 2023 6:30 pm	Info/Register
One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Feb 26th (10am to 5pm EST)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	February 26, 2023 10:00 am	Info/Register
Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 13-16 from 12-1:30pm EST (Toronto time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	March 13, 2023 12:00 pm	Info/Register
One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 19 (10am to 5pm EST)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	March 19, 2023 10:00 am	Info/Register
Virtual Babysitting Course - Mar 27-30 from 4:30-6pm EST (Toronto time)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	March 27, 2023 4:30 pm	Info/Register
One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Apr 1st (10am to 5pm EST)	Virtual Zoom Meeting	April 1, 2023 10:00 am	Info/Register

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