The Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village is an educational facility that teaches children safety skills through classroom instruction and hands-on activities. Its mission is to promote child health and safety in partnership with emergency services and community groups. The Safety Village provides age-appropriate safety programs on topics like road, water, farm, fire, and electricity safety to grades 1, 4, and 6. It also opens its simulated town to the public and rents its classroom for events.

1. The Children’s
Safety Village
“Education is Prevention”

2. Mission Statement
“To promote the health and safety of
children in conjunction with Chatham-Kent
Emergency Services and our community
partners”
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

3. What is a Safety Village?
☺ A controlled learning environment for
children.
☺ Educates children on how to stay safe in
their community.
☺ Offers classroom instruction about how to
be safe on the road, in or near water,
around farm equipment/chemicals,
electricity and fire prevention.
☺ Reinforcement of classroom activities in a
hands on setting.
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

4. Safety Villages are Important!
When a child talks to their family about what they
learned at the Safety Village, they might just share
information that could help prevent injury or save a life.
Gives people a common goal—makes the community
stronger.
Teaches children how to respond appropriately to an
emergency situation.
Be proud of your local Safety Village!
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

5. Our Code
Tell me and I
may forget…
Show me and I may
remember…
Involve me and I
will understand…
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

6. Grade 1 – Fall Program
Some of the information we offer:
Police
Railway safety
Vehicle and pedestrian safety
Fire
Smoke alarms
Fire prevention and escape planning
Water
Safety rules when near water
Ice safety
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

7. Grade 4 – Spring Programs
Children will get information regarding…
Police
Bicycle safety/helmets
School bus safety
Fire
Fire prevention
Escape planning
Smoke alarms
Hydro
Safety awareness around electricity
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

8. Grade 6 – Winter Program
Some highlights of this program…
Police
Internet awareness.
Farm
Safety around farm equipment/chemicals
Safety with home outdoor equipment and
recreation vehicles—lawnmowers and ATVs.
E.M.S.
First aid
Appropriate emergency response
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

9. Did you know…
The Safety Village “town” is
open to the public—come
out with the family and
practice safe road habits!
The Safety Village classroom
is available to rent—perfect
for wedding/baby showers,
birthdays, or training
sessions!
Call: 519-360-1270 for more information
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

10. Your donations keep the Chatham-Kent Safety Village
providing the life saving tools they need to become
roles in our community.
If you wish to make a donation or volunteer your time,
please contact the Safety Village at 519-360-1270.
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE

11. Contact Us!
By phone: 519- Our Website:
360-1270 www.cksafetyvillage.org
CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN'S SAFETY VILLAGE