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Update: Registration is now open for Winter Break Courses! The original notice indicated that registration would open on December 18, however, it opened on December 16. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The Township is offering courses over the winter break that are designed to empower West Lincoln’s young people with new skills and confidence to care for infants, children and themselves. Courses are held at the West Lincoln Community Centre and are provided by SOS 4 Kids.

Babysitting Training

Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Does your teen or tween want to care for younger children? Do they want to earn some extra money?

Participants learn how to run a small business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. The Babysitting Course is designed for youth aged 11-15.

Course Content:

  • How to find clients and make money babysitting

  • Caring for children of all ages

  • Creating safe environments and preventing accidents

  • Fire safety and prevention

  • What to do in an emergency

  • Good decision-making and leadership skills

  • Basic First Aid skills

Home Alone Safety

Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Is your child ready to stay home alone? The Home Alone Safety for Kids programs helps children and their families get ready for their child’s first steps towards independence and being without adult supervision for short periods of time.

This safety program is ideally suited for children between 9 and 12-years-old. Safety and accident prevention are the common themes throughout the program. The information is relevant and current to today’s young learners.

Course Content:

  • Street smarts and bike safety

  • People safety (“Tricky People” and Safe strangers)

  • Online and internet safety

  • Snacking and kitchen safety

  • Home fire safety

  • sibling rivalry

  • Preventing accidents

  • How to handle emergencies and other situations

  • Basic first aid skills

Registration is available online through Activenet and in person at the West Lincoln Community Centre during regular business hours. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Interested parents and guardians are encouraged to set up their Activenet account in advance to speed up registration when it counts.

Find full details about West Lincoln’s winter break courses at www.westlincoln.ca/courses. Subscribe to receive news and notices directly in your inbox. For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, X and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.