Summer Events at Life Safety Park
During summer break, Life Safety Park offers free safety education classes for children in Pre-K through 9th grade. Class topics vary by age level, but all classes include engaging educational activities and conversations with safety professionals.
Dates & Times Below
820 S Coppell Road
Coppell, TX 75019
Cost: Free
https://www.coppelltx.gov/182/Life-Safety-Park
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Police Officer Show-And-Tell
March 11, 2024, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Free safety class for Pre-Kindergarteners.
Tornado Town: Preparedness
March 11, 2024, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Free safety class for 4th – 6th Graders.
Firefighter Show-And-Tell
March 12, 2024, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Free safety class for Pre-Kindergarteners.
Beep, Beep: Jeeps!
March 12, 2024, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Free safety class for Kindergarteners and 1st Graders.
Jr. Fire Academy
March 13, 2024, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Free safety class for 2nd – 4th Graders.
Firefighter Show-And-Tell
March 13, 2024, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Free safety class for Pre-Kindergarteners.
Crash Course: First Aid
March 14, 2024, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Free safety class for 6th thru 9th Graders.
Police Officer Show-And-Tell
March 14, 2024, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Free safety class for Pre-Kindergarteners.
Beep, Beep: Jeeps!
March 15, 2024, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Free safety class for Kindergarteners and 1st Graders.
Jr. Fire Academy
March 15, 2024, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Free safety class for 2nd – 4th Graders.
Beep, Beep: Jeeps!
Students in this class will learn about basic motor vehicle and pedestrian safety skills, such as understanding when and where it is safe to cross a street. Safety rules discussed for when students ride in motor vehicles will include responsible seat belt and booster seat use. After the classroom presentation, students will be given time to practice their learned skills around Safety Town.
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in Kindergarten or 1st Grade ONLY.
Other Things to Know:
- Registration required! See event link for more details.
- This class involves use of the battery-operated rovers by students, and as such parental supervision is required to help maintain a safe learning environment for all students and class attendees.
Firefighter Show-And-Tell
Together with a firefighter, students will read a fire safety book aloud, while practicing the exercises described in the book along the way. Once students have successfully mastered Stop, Drop, and Roll, and calling 9-1-1, students will walk to the Safety Town Fire Station to learn about firefighters as community helpers. He/She will don and describe their bunker gear, and even let students get hands on with some of the equipment.
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in Pre-Kindergarten ONLY.
Other Things to Know:
- Registration required! See event link for more details.
- A parent is required to stay with their child for this class.
Police Officer Show-And-Tell
Together with a police officer, students will read a safety book aloud, while discussing the topics described in the book along the way. Students will then walk to the Safety Town Fire Station to learn about police officers as community helpers. He/She will don and describe their police gear, and even let students get hands on with some of the equipment.
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in Pre-Kindergarten ONLY.
Other Things to Know:
- Registration required! See event link for more details.
- A parent is required to stay with their child for this class.
Jr. Fire Academy
Does your child constantly tell you that he/she wants to be a firefighter when they grow up? Then this class is the perfect way to introduce them to what it takes to be a firefighter. Students will learn how to be ambassadors of fire safety by learning about the tools of prevention – smoke alarms, home escape plans, and fire extinguishers. That knowledge will then be put to the test in our Safety House. Once they’ve successfully mastered their fire safety skills, students will head to our Safety Town Fire Station to visit with a firefighter and learn about firefighting equipment.
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in 2nd-3rd Grade ONLY.
Other Things to Know:
- Registration required! See event link for more details.
- A parent is encouraged – but not required – to stay with their children for this class.
Crash Course: First Aid
This course is designed to teach 6th-9th graders about basic first aid ailments and treatments. After the classroom lesson, students will be given scenarios to practice their learned skills around Safety Town! Class topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding what ‘First Aid’ is
- Recognizing and treating common bleeds
- Recognizing and treating common burns
- Recognizing and treating common insect bites and stings
- Handing unresponsive persons
- Contamination control
- Accidental poisonings
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in 6th-9th Grade ONLY.
Other Things to Know:
- Registration required! See event link for more details.
- One parent is encouraged – but not required – to stay with their children for this class
Tornado Town: Preparedness
This course is designed to teach 4th-6th graders about severe weather awareness and emergency preparedness. The classroom portion will be interactive with online quizzes and participation, so a smartphone or tablet device is recommended. After the classroom lesson, students will get to participate in a scavenger hunt around Safety Town to create their own emergency kit during a mock emergency situation! Topics include:
- Common North Texas weather hazards
- Difference between a weather ‘Watch’ and ‘Warning’
- Sources of getting emergency information
- Preparedness planning
Requirements: Children enrolled in this class should be in 4th-6th Grade ONLY.
Things to Know:
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to class time
- Candid photos may be taken
- Children will be outside for part of the class; sunscreen is advised
- Parents are encouraged – but not required – to stay with their children for this class
- Please bring a smartphone/tablet device, if possible!
