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Organization:
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Peel Regional Police - Peel Children's Safety Village
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Phone Numbers:
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905-453-2121 ext 4071 * Non-Emergency line: 905-453-3311
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TTY:
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Teletypewriter (TTY) - for the Hearing Impaired Only: 905-451-1196
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Address:
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7605 Kennedy Rd S
Brampton, ON
L6W 4T2
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Location:
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Brampton (Fletcher's Creek South)
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Service Description:
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2-acre miniature village designed to teach and promote safety education to Peel students (grades 1, 2, 3 and 5) * safe place for children to practice what they have learned
Programs includes
- Grade 1 - Community Helpers and 911 - This interactive program introduces students to some of the special people who help out in their communities- Police, Firefighters and Paramedics. Students learn how to identify these people as well as what their jobs entail. They also have the opportunity to attend various hands-on stations to learn about some of the tools that Police use to keep people safe. The second portion of the program is learning about 9-1-1, identifying what an emergency is, and when to call 9-1-1. Runs January to March.
- Grade 2 - Persona and Pedestrian Safety - students start their visit in the classroom learning about how to keep themselves safe. They then acquire the skills to become a safe pedestrian and have the opportunity to practice these skills afterwards in the miniature village where they explore some of the buildings and play educational games. Weather permitting, the students also add to the outdoor fun by driving the miniature jeeps. Runs November, December and April.
- Grade 3 - Personal and Bike Safety - The Personal Safety program continues to build on the children's ability to protect themselves and stay safe. They learn about bicycle and helmet safety, which is put to use by riding scooters in the miniature village (weather permitting). To participate in the scooter riding portion, students must bring a bicycle helmet Officers inspect all of the helmets and teach the students how to ensure they fit correctly and safely. Runs May and June.
- Grade 5 - Youth Cyber Safety Academy (Online Safety) - An innovative, hands-on internet safety lesson. Students spend time in the 'Chill Zone' where they have a genuine online experience on iPad minis playing one of a kind, custom design 'Capture the Flag' game. This app allow students to create personal profiles, and test out a variety of skills and knowledge while having the opportunity to participate in a live online chat with other students. Afterwards, students participate in an interactive internet safety presentation which include an analysis of the information provided during the morning session. Students focus on the importance of keeping personal information private, positive/negative aspects of the internet as well as various lures that online predators may use to trick children while online. Students also learn about Cyber Citizenship and how their online actions can affect others and themselves, now and in the future. Runs November to June
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Fees:
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Regular programs are free of charge
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children Grade 1, 2 3 and 5
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Area Served:
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Brampton and Mississauga
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