Oak Learners

Babysitting June 29
2026-06-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Oak Learners – Royal York Campus, 394 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke, Ontario, M8Y 2R3, Canada
Babysitting Course
Our Red Cross Babysitting course offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in different age groups, learning to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

Duration: 7-8 Hours
Cost: $90.00
Delivery: In-Person/Check calendar for next class
Instructor: Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Prerequisite: Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5)

BABYSITTING 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

TAKE-HOME MATERIALSBabysitter’s ManualCompletion certificate
Add to your course
First Aid for Dogs and Cats

This is an online course that teaches you the essential skills to care for your pets in emergencies. From handling choking incidents to recognizing the signs of a seizure, this course gives you the confidence to act quickly and effectively, ensuring your pets are always in good hands.

Duration: 1 Hour
Time: 3:00 pm 4:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
Delivery: Online.
*Participants can use a laptop at Oak Learners to complete the course after the babysitting training.

Course Content

Recognizing Normal Vital Signs
Handling Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
Managing Wounds and Bleeding
Helping During Seizures
Preventative Care

Stay Safe Course June 29
2026-06-29 09:00 - 15:00
Stay Safe Course
Our Red Cross Babysitting course offers basic first aid and safety skills for youth 9-13 years old. Participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities.

Duration: 5-6 hours

​PREREQUISITE
Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)

STAY SAFE COURSE CONTENT• The importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself• The importance of setting and following safety rules when on your own• How to stay safe at home and within the community• How to prepare for, recognize, and respond to unexpected situations (e.g., inclement weather, strangers, and unanticipated visits)• Basic first aid skills

TAKE-HOME MATERIALS
Stay Safe! Workbook
Completion certificate
Add to your course
First Aid for Dogs and Cats

The First Aid for Dogs and Cats online teaches you the essential skills to care for your pets in emergencies. From handling choking incidents to recognizing the signs of a seizure, this course gives you the confidence to act quickly and effectively, ensuring your pets are always in good hands.

Duration: 1 Hour
Time: 3:00 pm 4:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
Delivery: Online.
*Participants can use a laptop at Oak Learners to complete the course after the babysitting training.

Course Content

Recognizing Normal Vital Signs
Handling Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
Managing Wounds and Bleeding
Helping During Seizures
Preventative Care
