Woman babysitting and reading to child

The Township of West Lincoln offers a variety of general interest and hobby programs throughout the year. Find information on upcoming courses below or call Recreation Services at 905-957-3346 ext. 4682.

Courses are held at the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville, and are provided by SOS 4 Kids.

Babysitting Training $75

Does your teen or tween want to care for younger children? Do they want to earn some extra money? The Babysitting Course is designed for youth aged 11-15. 

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.

Cost includes instruction manual and certificate.Please bring a lunch, drink, snack, pen and a large doll or teddy to practice on. No peanut or nut products please.

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

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

WHERE: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville

REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024

  • Online: Register online through Activenet (3% processing fee applies), create an online account and manage family members. Please note that Babysitting Training will not appear on Activenet until registration opens.

 Register Online

  • In-Person: Register at the West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

*Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Create your Activenet account in advance to speed up online registration when it counts!

Home Alone Safety Course $75

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.

Cost includes, manual and certificate. Please bring a lunch, drink, snack and pen. No peanut or nut products please.

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

WHEN: Saturday, Janury 4, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville

REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024

  • Online: Register online through Activenet (3% processing fee applies), create an online account and manage family members. Please note that Home Alone Safety Course will not appear on Activenet until registration opens.

 Register Online

  • In-Person: Register at the West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

*Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Create your Activenet account in advance to speed up online registration when it counts!