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Babysitter Training (11-16 years) The Babysitting course teaches youth essential skills to prevent and respond to emergencies. Learn how to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours. You will also learn how to feed, diaper, dress and play with children and babies. This program also gives you the skills to promote yourself as a babysitter to prospective families. Learn to make good decisions, manage complex behaviours, be responsible and demonstrate leadership. Contracted: On The Go Frist Aid. informative night will have you ready to jump in on the fun, gain valuable experience and have a positive impact in your commu nity! Wednesdays #19647 September 23 #19648 October 14 #19649 November 25 4:30-5:30 p.m. Lewis Meeting Room Free Volunteer Information Night (12 years & over) Looking to make a difference in your community? Come learn how you can volunteer with Courtenay Recreation! This

Volunteer with us! (12 years & older) Volunteering with Courtenay Recreation is a fun and easy way to give back to your community, build new skills and complete work experience requirements. courtenay.ca/volunteer

Leadership and certification

Food Safe Level 1 (13 years & over) Train to become an employ able food handler in the ser vice industry. Learn about safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the program. #19502 Saturday, Nov 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Leaders in Training (12-14 years) Gain the skills and confidence to become a volunteer and future leader in recreation. This pro gram prepares youth to support camps and community pro grams through hands-on expe rience, team-building, communi cation and leadership training. A great first step toward becoming a recreation leader. #19403 Tuesdays Nov 10 - Dec 1 4-6 p.m. LINC Multipurpose Room $40/4 Apply for discounts that provide healthy lifestyle opportunities through two programs: 1. Recreation Access Program Discounts on programs for City of Courtenay residents who live below Statistics Canada low-income thresholds. 2. LEAP Regional program open to anyone in the Comox Valley. Provides 52 free admissions to drop in activities. Learn more at courtenay.ca/recaccess

Native Sons Lower Lodge $98

Emergency and Basic First Aid (14 years & over)

Courtenay Youth

Covers adult, child and infant CPR skills as well as wound care and major bleeding. Equivalent to WorkSafeBC Basic. Certificate is valid for three years. Open to those 14 years or older who are mature enough to cover the required materials. Contracted: On The Go First Aid

#19250 Sunday, Sept 20 #19251 Sunday, Oct 18 #19252 Sunday, Nov 15 #19253 Sunday, Dec 6 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lewis Meeting Room $70

#19801 Saturday, Sept 5 #19802 Sunday, Nov 8 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lewis Tsolum Building $150

Courtenay Recreation | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

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