Virtual Programs and More

The County of Brant Recreation Team is happy to partner with Safety Courses for Kids to offer the Virtual Home Alone Course.  Home Alone Online is an engaging course that equips youth with skills to create safe environments for themselves at home, school, online and in their communities. By means of games, digital media, video and situational-based scenarios, SOS 4 Kids aims to empower youth to make confident choices, handle real life and prevent dangerous situations and live a safe life. Fun and interactive, kids must earn 7 safety badges to successfully obtain the Home Alone Safety Certificate. The online safety course platform can be beneficial for youth with special needs, youth who live in communities that don’t offer SOS 4 Kids’ programs and youth who are not willing to spend 7 hours in the classroom. 

See the latest online guide to learn more at www.brant.ca/recreation.

The County of Brant Recreation Team is happy to partner with Safety Courses for Kids to offer the Virtual My Safe Life – Personal Safety for Kids is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old. This program helps to empower children when they are dealing with untrustworthy adults, teens and peers with an easy to remember plan to get away and tell a trusted adult.  We focus on People Safety (including tricky people, getting help from a safer adult and bullying), Online Safety, Fire Safety, Travel Safety and basic first aid – including practice sessions on calling 911. This course is fully instructor-led and runs for four 75 minutes sessions over four days. A device with camera/mic (laptop, tablet, phone) plus high speed internet are required. Participants will receive the My Safe Life – Personal Safety for Kids handbook and certificate by mail after the course is over. 

See the latest online guide to learn more at www.brant.ca/recreation.

The County of Brant Recreation Team is happy to partner with Safety Courses for Kids to offer the Virtual Red Cross Babysitting Course. This Babysitter training course is designed for youth aged 11 – 15. Participants learn how to run a small babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. During this period of COVID-19 we have transitioned to virtual or remote learning with a live instructor. We are now offering Virtual Classes taught through Zoom Meeting technology over five one-hour sessions. Participants will need a device that supports Zoom technology, preferably with audio and video capability and high-speed internet. Virtual classes include a digital copy of the Red Cross Babysitting Manual and downloadable certificate upon completion. Parents can also purchase a hard copy of the manual (for an extra fee) and we will mail it out to you.

See the latest online guide to learn more at www.brant.ca/recreation.