Youth Group - for 6 - 18 year olds (made up of 3 age levels).
The program runs on Monday evenings at our Peel Branch Location at 1081 Meyerside Drive, Units 4 - 6 Mississauga Ontario L5T 1M4 South of Courtney Park Drive and East of Tomken.
The Youth component of St. John in Ontario is broken down into three age groups: Juniors (ages 6-10), Cadets (ages 11-15), and Crusaders (ages 16-18). The youth program encompasses a wide variety of subject matter, including first aid.
St. John Juniors (Age 6 to 10) - focuses on fun, health, home safety skills, caring for others and making friends
Cadets (Age 11 to 15) - provides training in Emergency First Aid, encourages the expansion of personal skills and knowledge through the Proficiency Program, and teaches the importance of team work
Crusaders (Age 15 to 18) - provides more advanced first aid training, places an emphasis on individual leadership qualities, and encourages community service
At age 18, Our Youth members have the following options:
1. Become an adult member of the Medical First Responder team.
2. Become a leader in a St. John Ambulance youth program.
How much does it cost to join?
St. John Ambulance is a no cost volunteer group.
Can anyone join?
Our junior, cadets and crusaders programs are appropriate for any youth member who is interested in learning new skills, learning about first aid and helping their community
When and where do we meet?
Juniors, Cadets and Crusaders meet every Monday evening from 7:00pm - 8:30pm throughout the school year.
The meetings are located at our North Mississauga location at 1081 Meyerside Drive, Units 4 - 6 Mississauga Ontario L5T 1M4
I am interested. How do I get started?
Our Youth Group is a very popular program with limited enrollment based on the number of adult leaders that are available. Intake sessions are scheduled for August. Due to the popularity of this program you may be placed on a waiting list.
For more information, contact our office.
St. John Ambulance
Peel Branch
1081 Meyerside Drive, Units 4 - 6
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1M4
Telephone: 905 568-1905