Red Cross Babysitting Course

Red Cross Babysitting Course- Saturday, October 5
Ages: 11 or completed Grade 5, up to age 16

The Babysitting Course includes all the useful and reliable educational features parents would choose for their pre-teen or teen. The course is a nationally recognized program designed to help course participants develop self-assurance, knowledge, and skills required for babysitting duties and when caring for themselves alone. These are important tools for your child to have as they begin to build invaluable skills for a lifetime.

Thank you for reviewing the following information with your child. The Babysitting Course information is as follows:

  • Age: Must be 11 or have completed grade 5, up to age 16.
  • Date: Saturday, October 5
  • Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Location: IBEW – Liam Hickey Drive
  • Facilitator’s name: Janet Rumsey
  • Cost: $60.00 + HST.  Please bring a packed lunch, snacks, and drinks.
  • Registration: Please complete and send the registration form below to recreation@holyrood.ca
  • Dress (for participant): Long Pants/ Leggings please
  • Materials participant needs to bring: Teddy Bear, Snacks, and water.
  • Your child will cover: Business of babysitting; Caring for babies; Caring for toddlers; Caring for preschoolers; Caring for school-aged children; Creating safe environments and How to handle emergencies and first aid.

Your child will receive the text book and a participant award provided that the following criteria have been met by the end of the course:
•Attendance and participation at all course sessions
•Demonstration of responsible mature attitude

Please note that this completion card is not a guarantee of competency or certification in First Aid. The participant award is given to recognize that the participant has successfully completed the course.

PLEASE NOTE THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE THERE FOR THE FULL TIME. LEAVING FOR APOINTMENTS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, LONGER LUNCHES ETC OR SHOWING UP LATE IN THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON, WILL RESULT IN THE PARTICIPANT NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE ISSUED A CARD.

Registration Form: Babysitting Course – October 5