Injuries are the leading cause of death for Alberta children and youth between 1 and 19 years of age.
The world we knew as kids has become more rushed, more dangerous, and more complicated for young people. Today more so than ever before, there is an increasing demand to ensure children learn about safety in all areas of their lives.
At Safety City, children learn and practice safety skills in a specially designed outdoor small city atmosphere featuring streets, sidewalks, buildings, traffic lights and signs, and a railway crossing, all designed to teach a variety of safety skills. Through experiential training, children will develop a positive attitude toward safety by learning their safety lessons in a classroom setting and then practicing them on the streets Safety City.
The world we knew as kids has become more rushed, more dangerous, and more complicated for young people. Today more so than ever before, there is an increasing demand to ensure children learn about safety in all areas of their lives.
At Safety City, children learn and practice safety skills in a specially designed outdoor small city atmosphere featuring streets, sidewalks, buildings, traffic lights and signs, and a railway crossing, all designed to teach a variety of safety skills. Through experiential training, children will develop a positive attitude toward safety by learning their safety lessons in a classroom setting and then practicing them on the streets Safety City.
Safety City Programs
We are excited to welcome schools back to Safety City!
Street Smarts with Machines, Mammals & Mud (City Schools)
Grade 2 The Street Smarts program is based on the ‘rules of the road’ from the perspective of both a pedestrian and a driver. Children will have a short interactive classroom lesson on pedestrian safety and then will practice their new skills on the miniature streets of Safety City. All children will have a turn walking and practicing pedestrian safety techniques and driving using traffic rules. This program is combined with Mud, Mammals and Machines (M3) which features safety lessons on ATVs, Water/Dugouts and Animal Safety. This program is two hours in length, with one hour for Street Smarts, and one hour for M3. Safety City can accommodate 2 classrooms, maximum of 60 students per scheduled session of this program (30 children per classroom). Street Smarts Sessions are 9:30 am - 11:30 am on Tuesdays in May and June. 
Street Smarts with Barnyards and Boots
(County Schools) Grade 2 The Street Smarts is based on the ‘rules of the road’ from the perspective of both a pedestrian and a driver. Children will have a short interactive classroom lesson on pedestrian safety and then will practice their new skills on the miniature streets of Safety City. All children will have a turn walking and practicing pedestrian safety techniques and driving using traffic rules. This program is combined with a shortened version of our Farm Safety Program, Barnyards and Boots covering 3 topics. This program is two hours in length, with one hour for Street Smarts, and one hour for Barnyards and Boots. Safety City can accommodate 2 classrooms, maximum 60 students per scheduled session of this program. Street Smarts available 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Thursdays in May and June. **We can be a little flexible with start times if needed depending on program scheduling for the day. Please feel free to discuss this with us before booking. |
Smoke & Sirens
(All Schools) Grades 3/4 Smoke will teach children how to recognize hazards within the home and experience a simulated fire escape. Participants are guided through fire escape scenarios in our Fire Safety Simulation trailer where the experience of a smokey house is created. Sirens teaches how to recognize medical emergencies, 911, how to get help, and an introduction to basic first aid. If available, children may get a surprise tour of an ambulance. This program is two hours in length, with one hour for Smoke and one hour for Sirens safety programs. Safety City can accommodate 2 classrooms, maximum of 60 students per scheduled session of this program. Smoke and Sirens available in May and June. City Schools - Tuesdays, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. (Please note that this program may be limited in availability for City Schools) County Schools Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.* *(or 12:15pm - 2:15pm, or 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Please discuss flexible start times with us before booking. 
Barnyards and Boots Farm Safety
(All Schools) Grades K - 6 Barnyards & Boots is our signature farm safety program. Designed to teach rural children how to be safe on the farm, this program covers a variety of topics. Four interactive topics will be covered during the program. Please choose 4 from the following topics available: grain safety, ATV, water/dugout, sun, chemical and animal safety. This program is 2 hours in length. Barnyards and Boots is open to all schools. You may choose either a morning session or an afternoon session. One school class, maximum 30 students can be accommodated per scheduled session of Barnyards and Boots. |
Customized Programs Available for Grades K to 10. We would be happy to discuss options.
Program fees for 2023 are $3 per student.
Transportation to attend programs at Safety City is the responsibility of the school.
Each classroom is expected to bring 3 adult chaperones plus a teacher. Chaperones will be expected to actively help with program activities.
Transportation to attend programs at Safety City is the responsibility of the school.
Each classroom is expected to bring 3 adult chaperones plus a teacher. Chaperones will be expected to actively help with program activities.
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