Incoming Waukee Community School District kindergarten students can participate in the Waukee Police Department’s annual Safety City program! Attendees will learn about safety from officers and volunteers during this week-long course. Online-only registration is available beginning March 1 at 8 a.m. at www.Waukee.org/registration under "Youth Camps & Activities".
A miniature city will be used to teach students correct street crossing techniques along with vehicle safety by using tricycles as automobiles. Safety City will also include lessons on:
- Bullying
- Pedestrian rules
- Street crossing
- Traffic lights
- Waukee Safe House Program
- Window safety
- Poisons and drug abuse
- Bus rules
- Calling 911
- Fire safety
- Respect for authority
- Seatbelts
- Bike safety
The cost of the program is $50 per student; participants receive a new bicycle helmet and a t-shirt. Students also get to ride a school bus and tour the Waukee Public Safety Building.
2020 Safety City Sessions:
- Session #1: June 8-12, 9-11:30 a.m.
- Session #2: June 8-12, 1-3:30 p.m.
- Session #3: June 15-19, 9-11:30 a.m.
- Session #4: June 15-19, 1-3:30 p.m.
- Session #5: June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m.
- Session #6: June 22-26, 1-3:30 p.m.
Safety City is very popular, and sessions are limited to 45 participants. Early registration is encouraged. Citizens can call 515-978-7979 with questions.