Educators

Safety education programs for JK–Grade 8

Bring Your Class to the Village

Niagara Safety Village offers  curriculum-linked safety education programs for students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8. Our programs are delivered by professional emergency personnel — police officers, firefighters, and paramedics — who bring real-world expertise and engaging, age-appropriate lessons to your students.

Our unique miniature village setting allows students to practice safety skills in a realistic, hands-on environment. Research shows that experiential learning leads to better retention — your students will carry these life-saving lessons with them long after they leave the Village.

  • Curriculum-linked programs aligned with Ontario Health & Physical Education
  • Delivered by professional police officers, firefighters, and paramedics
  • Hands-on, practical learning in a safe, controlled environment
  • Available to schools across the Niagara Region
  • Programs available in English

Ready to make a booking?

Before you book your visit to the Niagara Safety Village, please note the following:

While we do our best to keep our rates as low as possible, there is a fee to visit the Niagara Safety Village.

The cost of visiting the Niagara Safety Village is dependant on how many programs each student will be attending.

  • $10.00 / studentTwo programs
  • $15.00 / studentThree programs

Booking Schedule

Our schedule is filling up fast! Book early to avoid disappointment. Because some elements of our programming are weather dependent, the Niagara Safety Village requests that Primary classes (Grade 1–4) be scheduled from September–November and April–June. Due to the high volume of Primary bookings, we ask ELKP and Junior Classes (Grade 5–8) to be scheduled between November and March.

When contacting the Niagara Safety Village to book your visit, please provide the number of students expected to attend, their grade level, which programs you wish to attend and any special requests.

Transportation

Upon confirming your visit to the Niagara Safety Village, administrative staff will also book bus transportation for you via local bus companies to ensure you receive the lowest rate according to your location. Please note: the cost of transportation is the sole responsibility of the school. You will receive an invoice from the bus company which must be paid by the school. The Niagara Safety Village is not responsible for transportation costs.

Helmets

Please note that students attending the GRADE 3 & 4 Police program will learn bicycle safety. In accordance with the Ontario HTA, all students must bring a proper BICYCLE helmet (no hockey/skateboard, etc) in good condition, no more than 5 years old.

Nutrition Breaks

Please note that food and beverages are not available for purchase at the Niagara Safety Village, however students are welcome to bring snacks and/or lunch for the day. WE ARE A NUT FREE FACILITY.

Backpacks

Teachers should advise students to only bring their lunch bags and any necessary medications, as there are limited hooks for backpacks.

Attire

Portions of programming will take place outside. Please ensure you and your students are dressed according to the weather conditions. Students will be active throughout the day and proper footwear must be worn – no flip flops allowed.

Chaperone Involvement

The Niagara Safety Village encourages parents and guardians who wish to accompany their children to the Niagara Safety Village to contact their child's teacher. Chaperones who attend the Niagara Safety Village with students are asked to take an active role in our programs through supervision and attentiveness, particularly while students are engaged in practical activities such as bicycle and pedestrian safety, as well as lunch and snack times. While parents and guardians are welcome to attend, siblings and other children are not permitted.

As a courtesy to both students and instructors, we ask that all cell phones be turned off/silenced prior to entering our facility. We remind everyone that the Niagara Safety Village is a NON-SMOKING/VAPING FACILITY and there is no smoking on the property. We are also a locked facility while programs are in session, so please bring what you need with you for the entirety of your visit.

Student Conduct

A visit to the Niagara Safety Village is expected to be a fun and educational experience. Students are required to follow the same rules of conduct as at school.

Request a Booking

Ready to bring your class to Niagara Safety Village? Contact us to check availability and book your program.

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