We offer PD Day programs for children and youth in West Grey. Click the link below to register your child for a PD Day program.
PD Day programs
Babysitting course
Date: Monday April 8, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Durham Townhall, 185 George Street W, Durham
Cost: $85.00
Date: Friday June 7, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall, 818 Albert Street, Ayton
Cost: $85.00
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
- Becoming a successful babysitter
- Caring for children from three months to school-aged
- The behaviour and misbehaviour of children
- Handling Emergencies
- Caring for a sick or injured child
- Prevention and basic First Aid
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
All participants who attend our program receive a certificate.
What to bring:
- Peanut free lunch / snacks
- Reusable water bottle
- Notebook / writing utensil
- Coat / jacket (weather depending we may be outside for part of the program)
Soap making workshop
Soap making workshop with West Grey and Eco-Refillary!
Date: Friday April 12, 2024
Time: 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Cost: $50.00
Location: Lamlash Hall, 421608 Concession 6 NDR, Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0
Unleash your inner artisan at our soap making workshop! Dive into the world of soap crafting using a gentle, SLS-free, all-natural melt and pour soap base. Get creative as you incorporate your favourite botanicals, exfoliants, and essential oils to make soap that's perfect for your skin. To register, please visit this link.
- Expert guidance on crafting your own unique soap.
- All the materials you need, including soap base and additives.
- The knowledge to create and fully customize your very own facial or body bar of soap to take home.
- Two (2) fully customized 4oz bars of soap, created by you!