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
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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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| IN PERSON 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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| IN PERSON 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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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Milton (PA Day) | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Milton | St. Paul's United Church - 123 Main St. East |
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Mississauga
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| Cancelled - IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Mississauga (Peel Public PA Day) | The Living Arts Centre - 4141 Living Arts Drive |
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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 |
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Stoney Creek/Hamilton Border
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| In-Person Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek | SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road |
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| NEW In-Person Babysitter's Course - Hamilton/Stoney Creek | SOS First Aid - 800 Queenston Road |
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Toronto – Bloor West Village
| Event | Venue | Date | |
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| IN PERSON Babysitter's Course - Toronto | Swansea Town Hall Community Centre - 95 Lavinia Avenue *Proof of Vaccination Required (+12)* |
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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 (2 Weekends) - Sep 25/26 Oct 2/3 from 11am to 12:30pm (Toronto time, 4 sessions) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Sep 27-30 from 6pm-7:30pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Oct 4-7 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Oct 12-15 from 6pm-7:30pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Oct 18-21 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course ONE WEEKEND - Oct 22-24 Fri 6pm-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-12:30pm (Toronto time) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Oct 25-28 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 1-4 from 4:30pm-6pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course (2 Weekends) - Nov 6/7 & 13/14 from 10:30am to 12pm (Toronto time, 4 sessions) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 8-11 from 6pm-7:30pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 15-18 from 6:30pm-8pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course - 4 sessions (After School) - Nov 22-25 from 6pm-7:30pm Toronto time | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| Virtual Babysitting Course (2 Weekends) - Nov 27/28 & Dec 4/5 from 2:30pm to 4pm (Toronto time, 4 sessions) | Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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