The HRPS Children's Safety Village is an interactive learning environment that gives primary school-aged children the opportunity to learn about community and personal safety. Safety Village’s unique learning space, containing a miniature town complete with paved roads, traffic signals, a railroad crossing, and sidewalks, provides a realistic and safe setting for children to learn and explore. The 1.5-acre site is located adjacent to the Halton Regional Centre located at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville.  Please see a map of the location, here.

Safety Village programming is 1 hour 15 minutes in length and is offered free of cost to all Halton Region schools. The Village is closed for all school breaks and holidays, including the months of July and August. Transportation to and from the Children's Safety Village is the responsibility of participating schools. 

Teachers can select their chosen date and time of attendance as well as their preferred program from our seasonal offerings.  Please refer to below for detailed descriptions of each program. We kindly remind educators to select only programs that align with their current class’ grade. Due to funding allocation requirements, the Grade 2 Road Safety program will continue to be offered on specific days only.

Note that all students attending the Bike Safety programs listed below must complete a liability waiver.  Click here to submit your waiver online.

Safety Village is not available for private bookings. If you are interested in visiting outside of a school session, please review our events tab for opportunities to do so. 

Register for an HRPS Children's Safety Village Program

September - November

Kindergarten: Pedestrian Safety

Children will learn about pedestrian safety and how to safely cross the road. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have been taught with a walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 1: Railway Safety

Children will learn about railway safety through material provided by CN Rail and an interactive walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 2: Road Safety

Children will learn about road safety and its importance to overall community safety. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have been taught by driving mini cars throughout the Safety Village.

Grade 3: Bike & Scooter Safety

Children will learn the basics of bike safety, including instruction on traffic arm signals and helmet laws. They will solidify what they have been taught by riding scooters throughout the Safety Village.

Click here to download the required liability waiver.
December

Kindergarten: Pedestrian Safety

Children will learn about pedestrian safety and how to safely cross the road. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have been taught with a walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 1: Railway Safety

Children will learn about railway safety through material provided by CN Rail and an interactive walk through the Safety Village.
January - March

Kindergarten: Community Helpers

Children will learn about different community helpers and the role they play in keeping us and our community safe. They will also participate in hands-on, community helper-themed play centres.

Grade 1: Introduction to Emergencies and 911

Children will learn the difference between an emergency and a non-emergency. They will learn when it is appropriate to call 911 and practice sharing the important information they will be asked for during an emergency call. 

Kindergarten-Grade 3

*New* Fire Safety Program with Halton Fire Departments (Oakville, Milton, and Burlington Fire Services)

The Kindergarten to Grade 3 Fire Safety program focuses on teaching students about community helpers, fire prevention, fire detection, and emergency escape. Students learn to stay away from hot things that can burn, recognize the sounds of fire safety devices like smoke alarms, and understand what to do when they hear them beep. The program also covers emergency escape planning, including the importance of having a designated outside meeting place and knowing how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Grade 4-5

*New* Online Safety

Students will learn how to safely explore the internet. They explore the basics of internet safety, how to handle cyberbullying, protect personal information, and how to use social media responsibly. This program is only offered virtually. 

 
April - June

Kindergarten: Pedestrian Safety

Children will learn about pedestrian safety and how to safely cross the road. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have been taught with a walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 1: Railway Safety

Children will learn about railway safety through material provided by CN Rail and an interactive walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 2: Road Safety

Children will learn about road safety and its importance to overall community safety. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have been taught by driving mini cars throughout the Safety Village.

Grade 3: Bike & Scooter Safety

Children will learn the basics of bike safety, including instruction on traffic arm signals and helmet laws. They will solidify what they have been taught by riding scooters throughout the Safety Village.

Click here to download the required liability waiver.

Upcoming Events at the Safety Village 

Back-To-School Open House

Explore the Children’s Safety Village by foot or take a ride in our miniature cars (32-54 inches to ride) at our Back-to-School Open House! Not feeling up for a ride? There will be crafts, snacks, tattoos, and stickers too. This event is FREE to attend and does not require registration. Donations of back-to-school supplies such as pencils, pens, markers, and notebooks will be collected.

No current event(s) scheduled
Bike Rodeo

Youth between the ages of 7 and 10 will have fun learning about bike safety and practicing their riding skills at our FREE Bike Rodeo event. Some helmets will be available but we kindly ask that you bring your own if you are able to do so. Bikes will be provided.

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Registration will open on Monday, May 4, 2026
Holidays at the Village

Join us as we ring in the Holiday season with crafts, carols, holiday treats, and an abundance of holiday lights. Don’t forget to have your picture taken with Santa and Ms. Claus when you are there too. Registration is not required and is FREE to attend.  

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 (4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

Contact Information

Educators interested in booking a Children's Safety Village class, or who need of more information, can contact:

Kenzie Van Wagner
Safety Village Coordinator
Regional Community Mobilization Bureau
Email: Kenzie.VanWagner@haltonpolice.ca
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 5314