The MNO is pleased to offer the Métis Babysitter's Club Program to help support and prepare youth who want to pursue a part-time babysitting job. The Métis Babysitters Club will provide career readiness, training, and cultural connections to participants.
Please note: Please complete this application with your youth. If you have more than one youth who would like to participate, please submit separate applications for each.
General Guidelines
Youth must be in Grades 7, 8, 9 or 10 as of September 2025.
The parent/guardian, or youth, must be an MNO citizen, eligible for direct benefits.
The family must reside in the province of Ontario.
Youth must have parental consent to apply.
Program Overview
Youth will enroll in a multi-part training program that will cover the following:
Babysitters course
Introduction to First Aid & CPR
Resume writing and how to promote their services safely.
How to use Canva to create posters and other promotional resources.
Mental health and crisis management.
Cultural games and activities that they can play with the children.
Review the MNO Code of Conduct to Protect Children and other internal policies.
Once a participant completes all course requirements, they will receive a certificate of completion from ELCC.
Youth and parents/guardians will be contacted by about the outcome of the application. The Spring Session 2026 course is expected to run Mid June, 2026 - end of July 2026. The fall session will run from October 2026 - November 2026. With the exception of virtual information and check-ins, the majority of the course is self-directed.
CONTACT: For additional information, or if you need help, please contact Jen McFarlane, Camp Developer, by email at elccevents@metisnation.org with any questions or concerns. Please include the MNO region you live in or your municipality in the email.
Métis Babysitter's Club
The MNO is pleased to offer the Métis Babysitter's Club Program to help support and prepare youth who want to pursue a part-time babysitting job. The Métis Babysitters Club will provide career readiness, training, and cultural connections to participants.
Please note: Please complete this application with your youth. If you have more than one youth who would like to participate, please submit separate applications for each.
General Guidelines
Youth must be in Grades 7, 8, 9 or 10 as of September 2025.
The parent/guardian, or youth, must be an MNO citizen, eligible for direct benefits.
The family must reside in the province of Ontario.
Youth must have parental consent to apply.
Program Overview
Youth will enroll in a multi-part training program that will cover the following:
Babysitters course
Introduction to First Aid & CPR
Resume writing and how to promote their services safely.
How to use Canva to create posters and other promotional resources.
Mental health and crisis management.
Cultural games and activities that they can play with the children.
Review the MNO Code of Conduct to Protect Children and other internal policies.
Once a participant completes all course requirements, they will receive a certificate of completion from ELCC.
Youth and parents/guardians will be contacted by about the outcome of the application. The Spring Session 2026 course is expected to run Mid June, 2026 - end of July 2026. The fall session will run from October 2026 - November 2026. With the exception of virtual information and check-ins, the majority of the course is self-directed.