Babysitting Course

Registration for March Break 2026 Babysitting Courses opens
Tuesday, February 17.

Registration can only be done in person at the branch, and fees can only be paid by cash or cheque.

Throughout the year we offer the Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course to youth ages 11 and up at the Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, Selkirk and Jarvis branches.

The Red Cross Babysitting Course is a two day program. Participants must attend both days in order to receive their certificate of completion.

Pre-registration is required and must be completed in person at the branch. Space per course is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

Program cost: $40.00 per person (payable by cheque or cash only)

March Break 2026 Babysitting Courses

Starting Tuesday, February 17, Haldimand County youth ages 11 and up can register for Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Courses being offered over the March Break at the Hagersville and Caledonia branches.

Each course will run over 2 days from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Participants will be required to attend both days at the branch and demonstrate a responsible and mature attitude in order to receive their certificate of completion.

Registration must be done in person at the library branch, with the $40.00 program fee due at the time of registration. Please note, the fee can only be paid by cash or by cheque.

Hagersville Branch - Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Caledonia Branch - Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Summer 2026 Babysitting Courses

Starting Monday, June 8, Haldimand County youth ages 11 and up can register for Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Courses being offered over the summer break at all Haldimand County Library branches.

Each course will run over 2 days from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Participants will be required to attend both days at the branch and demonstrate a responsible and mature attitude in order to receive their certificate of completion.

Registration must be done in person at the library branch, with the $40.00 program fee due at the time of registration. Please note, the fee can only be paid by cash or by cheque.

Dunnville Branch – Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cayuga Branch - Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Selkirk Branch – Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hagersville Branch – Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dunnville Branch – Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Jarvis Branch – Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Caledonia Branch - Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.