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Babysitting and CPR/First Aid Courses

2025 Babysitting & First Aid/CPR Certification Weekend

Empower your tween or teen with essential caregiving and emergency response skills. Our upcoming Babysitting and First Aid/CPR certification courses provide practical, hands-on training designed to build confidence, responsibility, and readiness.

Taking place over the weekend of June 7–8, these courses are open to everyone — boys, girls, and non-SMLS students are all welcome to register and participate.

Babysitting Course

For Ages 11–15
Saturday, June 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: SMLS Student Lounge (enter through front reception)

Does your child enjoy being with younger children? Are they looking to build independence and gain real-world skills?
This one-day training program is ideal for youth interested in:

Caring for children of all ages
Supervising siblings or running a small babysitting business
Creating safe environments and preventing accidents
Responding to emergencies
Building leadership and decision-making skills
Learning basic first aid and fire safety

Participants will receive a Babysitter’s Manual and a Certification Card upon successful completion.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Emergency First Aid & CPR Course

For Ages 12–17
Sunday, June 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: SMLS Student Lounge (enter through front reception)

This 8-hour course covers the fundamentals of emergency response. Youth will gain valuable skills in:

Contacting EMS/911
Performing CPR (adult, child, and infant)
Responding to choking emergencies
Handling breathing emergencies (e.g., asthma, anaphylaxis)
Recognizing and reacting to circulatory emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
Basic wound care and safety

Participants will receive official certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy: A $25 administration fee will be charged per program for any cancellations.
Questions? Contact Kim Welland at kwelland@smls.on.ca.