Babysitters Course
When:
Recreation Programs
Learn the skills to become a confident and responsible babysitter! This course is perfect for youth aged 11+ (or completed grade 5) who want to gain practical knowledge in child care, safety, and leadership.
Course Content
• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage 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
Prerequisites:
Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5) to 15 years old
Information & Requirements:
Duration
7 to 8 hours
Certification
Babysitter Completion Certificate
Participants are required to bring Food and Water as it is an all day workshop.
Course Content
• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage 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
Prerequisites:
Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5) to 15 years old
Information & Requirements:
Duration
7 to 8 hours
Certification
Babysitter Completion Certificate
Participants are required to bring Food and Water as it is an all day workshop.