The Red Cross Babysitting program offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of ages groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

Topics covered include:
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- Decision making and managing difficult behaviours
- Information on children’s developmental stages and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours
- First aid skills
- The business of babysitting
Online, Virtual Programs Coming Soon!
Winter 2021 Schedule:
- Saturdays, February 6 & 13, 2021 from 9am-12:30pm
- Friday March 5, 2021 from 9am-4pm (PA Day)
- Monday March 15, 2021 from 9am-4pm (March Break)
Cost $50 per participant, includes manual and certificate of completion.
Ages: 11 years of age or completion of Grade 5
Please note: Virtual programs require access to a computer or other device with camera/microphone and sufficient internet for participation on the specified dates/times. This virtual program will be hosted on Zoom. If you have not used Zoom before, please review information on Getting Started with Zoom prior to registering.
How to register
- ONLINE by clicking REGISTER NOW
- Call (519) 631-9800 or 1-800-461-0954 or visit us at one of our office locations during business hours
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Please note inquiries will be reviewed within 2-3 business days.
If you find yourself in an emergency situation please phone our main office during regular business hours (519) 631-9800 or call 2-1-1 for emergency services within your area.