Red Cross Courses for Students on October 21 (Pro-D Day)

There are still 4 spots available on the Baby Sitter Course and 5 spots on the Stay Safe course! 

Dickens PAC is excited to announce a new fundraiser! We’ve partnered with the Red Cross to offer their Babysitter & Stay Safe Courses. 

Partial proceeds from all registrations will be directed back to the PAC. Details on both courses are below: 

In-person Red Cross Courses will be held at Dickens on October 21, 2022 a Pro-D Day, with a maximum of 20 students per course.

Babysitter Course

• Minimum Age 11 years old (or completion of Grade 5)
• Duration: 7-8 hours (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. 
• Participants will learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Babysitter’s Manual 
• Cost: $65 

Stay Safe Course

• Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)
• Duration: 5-6 hours
• 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.
• TAKE-HOME MATERIALS: Stay Safe! Workbook
• Cost: $65

Register here for the Babysitter and Stay Safe Courses 

There is a maximum of 20 students per class and registration will be first come/first served.

To guarantee registration, payment will be required once you've been contacted by email.

We're looking forward to having more babysitters in our neighbourhood!

Charles Dickens PAC