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. Strict COVID protocols will be in place to reduce the risk for everyone including smaller class sizes, mandatory face coverings, frequent hand washing and/or sanitizing as well as COVID screening the morning of the class. Full details will be provided by email one day before the course begins.
Burlington
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| CANCELLED Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Burlington | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & Sportsclub - 960 Cumberland Ave. *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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Milton
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| Babysitter's Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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Mississauga
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| CANCELLED Babysitter's Course - Mississauga | SOS First Aid Training Centre - 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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Oakville
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Oakville | Oak Park Community Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Drive *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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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 - February 5th at 8:30am to 3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue *Proof of Vaccination Required (+5 years old)* |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course (PA Day) - Toronto - Feb 18th from 8:30am to 3:30pm | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue *Proof of Vaccination Required (+5 years old)* |
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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.
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| Cancelled - One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Jan 23 from 8:30am-3:30pm (EST - Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Jan 24-27 from 6pm-7:30pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - One-Day (Halton PA Day) Jan 28 from 9am-4pm | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| One-Day Virtual Babysitting Course - Jan 30 from 11am to 6pm (EST - Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Jan 31 to Feb 3 from 4:30pm-6pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course ONE WEEKEND - Feb 4th-6th Fri 6pm-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-12:30pm (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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