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 1hour 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. Safety Village is not available for private bookings. If you are interested in visiting Safety Village outside of school visit please review our events tab for other opportunities. 

Beginning April 2024, schools will be able to 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 Road Safety and Bike Safety Programs listed below must complete a liability waiver.  Click here to submit your waiver online.

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 street. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have learned 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 within community safety. They will also be given the opportunity to practice their learning 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 their learning 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 street. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have learned 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

Learn how to safely explore the internet. 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 street. They will also be given the opportunity to practice what they have learned with a walk through the Safety Village.

Grade 2: Road Safety

Children will learn about road safety and its importance within community safety. They will also be given the opportunity to practice their learning by driving mini cars throughout the Safety Village.

Click here to download the required liability waiver.

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 their learning 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

Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Explore the Children’s Safety Village by foot or take a ride in our miniature cars (32-54 inches to ride) at the very first 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 are being collected. (Pencil, Pens, Markers & Notebooks)
Bike Rodeo

Sunday, September 7, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. *EVENT IS NOW FULL*

Youth ages 7-10 will have lots of fun learning about bike safety and practicing their riding skills at our FREE Bike Rodeo event! We will have some helmets available but kindly ask that you bring your own if you're able to do so. Bikes will be provided. *Thank you for your interest but this event is now fully booked*
Holidays at the Village

Friday, December 5, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we ring in the Holiday season with crafts, carols, holiday treats and an abundance of holiday lights! Don’t forget to take your picture with Santa and Ms. Claus which you are there too. This event requires no registration and is FREE to attend.  

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