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 Babysitting 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 offer in-person training for the Babysitting Course for Youth. 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
Ajax
To sign up for the upcoming course on May 31st, please visit their website, https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ajax/activity/search/detail/87092?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Burlington
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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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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| 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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| Babysitter's Course - Hamilton Mountain 8:30am-3:30pm | St. Andrew's United Church - 479 Upper Paradise Rd |
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Markham
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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Mississauga
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| Babysitter's Course (Easter Monday)- Mississauga from 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| Babysitter's Course (Peel PA Day)- Mississauga from 8:30am-3:30pm | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle |
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| Babysitter's Course (Peel PA Day)- Oakville/Mississauga Border (8:30am-3:30pm) | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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Muskoka
Niagara Falls
Oakville
The Town of Oakville is running our Babysitting course on the PA Day April 4th, 2025 from 9am-4pm. If you would like to register please email us at [email protected] or register using the link below.
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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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| Babysitter's Course (Peel PA Day)- Oakville/Mississauga Border (8:30am-3:30pm) | The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville |
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Paris
Port Elgin
Please contact our delivery program partner for this location, https://www.lifeskillsforkids.ca/register.
Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border
Toronto – Bloor West Village
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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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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| 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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| One-Day Virtual Babysitter's Course - 9:30am to 4:30pm ET (Toronto Time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitter's Course - 4 sessions 6:30pm-8pm ET (Toronto Time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitter's Course - 10am to 5pm ET (Toronto Time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitter's Course - 10am to 5pm ET (Toronto Time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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