At 13 First Aid Training, we believe safety education is strongest when it’s rooted in community connection. Recently, we had the opportunity to partner with the Carleton Place Public Library to offer youth safety courses as part of their March Break programming, and it perfectly reflects what we love to do!
As a Training Partner of the Canadian Red Cross, our goal is simple: make high-quality, engaging safety education accessible to families wherever they are. While we’re proud to serve the Carleton Place area, and have a training facility located there, our partnerships extend well beyond one community.
We work with libraries, schools, youth organizations, sports groups, camps, and community associations to deliver meaningful, practical training in spaces families already know and trust.
When organizations collaborate, everyone benefits, especially youth.
Hosting safety training through established community groups:
Increases accessibility for families
Creates a comfortable, familiar learning environment
Encourages community-wide engagement
Helps youth gain essential life skills close to home
Whether it’s a March Break program, a PD Day workshop, a summer camp add-on, or an after-school initiative, youth safety training fits seamlessly into community programming.
Today’s youth are increasingly independent; walking home from school, staying home alone, caring for siblings, or preparing to start babysitting.
Our Canadian Red Cross Youth Courses are designed to be interactive, age-appropriate, and empowering. They provide real-world knowledge and practical skills that help young people:
Stay safe at home and in their communities
Build confidence when spending time on their own
Care responsibly for younger children
Prepare for their first job as a babysitter
Respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Beyond first aid, these programs build leadership, responsibility, confidence, and strong decision-making skills that last a lifetime.
The Canadian Red Cross Stay Safe! program teaches youth how to stay safe when they’re without direct supervision from a parent, guardian, or trusted adult.
Duration: 5–6 hours
Prerequisite: Minimum 9 years of age (or completion of Grade 3)
Responsibility and accountability when home alone
How to set and follow safety rules
Strategies to stay safe in their neighbourhood and community
How to prepare for, recognize, and respond to unexpected situations (such as severe weather, strangers, or unanticipated visits)
Basic first aid skills
This course builds independence while giving families peace of mind.
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitter’s Course prepares youth to care for children safely, confidently, and professionally.
Duration: 7–8 hours
Prerequisite: Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5)
Certification: Babysitter Completion Certificate
Leadership and professionalism
Decision-making and behaviour management skills
Children’s developmental stages and age-appropriate care
Feeding, diapering, dressing, and supervising children safely
How to prevent and respond to emergencies
Essential first aid skills
The business side of babysitting, including how to promote themselves to families
This course not only supports safe childcare, it also helps youth build entrepreneurial skills and confidence as they prepare for their first job experience.
Our recent collaboration with the Carleton Place Public Library is just one example of what’s possible when community organizations work together.
We are always looking to connect with:
Public libraries
Schools and school boards
Youth groups and clubs
Community centres
Sports associations
Camps and recreation programs
Parent groups and homeschooling networks
If your organization is interested in hosting a Canadian Red Cross Youth Course, whether as part of seasonal programming or a private group booking, we would love to explore the possibilities with you.
📧 Email us at info@13firstaid.com to start the conversation.
Together, we can build safer, more confident communities, throughout the Ottawa Valley. Stay Safe!