Summer Events at Life Safety Park
During summer break, Life Safety Park offers free safety education classes for children in Pre-K through 12th grade. Class topics vary by age level, but all classes include engaging educational activities and conversations with safety professionals. Registration required.
Dates & Times Below
820 S Coppell Road
Coppell, TX 75019
Cost: Free
https://www.coppelltx.gov/182/Life-Safety-Park
Beep, Beep: Jeeps!
Kindergarten or 1st Grade ONLY.
7/01/2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
7/10/2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
7/19/2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
This course is designed to teach K-1st graders about basic motor vehicle and pedestrian safety topics. Students will be given time to drive jeeps and practice safe pedestrian skills around the outdoor Safety Town.
Firefighter Show-And-Tell
Pre-Kindergarten ONLY.
6/28/2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
7/26/2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This course is designed to teach Pre-K children about safe practices if a fire occurs in the home. Students will then visit with a firefighter inside our fire station to learn about his/her role as a community helper.
Police Officer Show-And-Tell
Pre-Kindergarten ONLY.
7/05/2023 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
7/15/2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This course is designed to introduce Pre-K children to police topics. Students will learn about stranger danger, and appropriate reasons to call 9-1-1. Students will then visit with a police officer inside our fire station to learn about his/her role as a community helper.
Jr. Fire Academy
2nd-3rd Grade ONLY.
7/03/2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
7/17/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
7/22/2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This course is designed to teach 2nd-4th graders about intermediate fire safety and fire operations. They’ll get to be a junior firefighter for a day by going through our LSP Fire Academy!
Crash Course: Basic First Aid
6th-8th Grade ONLY.
6/10/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
7/10/2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This course is designed to teach 6th-8th 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
Crash Course: Advanced First Aid
9th-12th Grade ONLY.
6/12/2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
7/19/2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This course is designed to teach 9th-12th 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! Topics will include, but are not limited to:
Understanding what ‘First Aid’ is
Recognizing and treating severe bleeds
Recognizing & treating allergic reactions
Recognizing common signs for Heart Attack and Stroke
Handing unresponsive persons – performing CPR and utilizing AEDs
Contamination control
Accidental poisonings
And more!
Tornado Town: Preparedness
4th-6th Grade ONLY.
6/24/2024 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
7/12/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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
Common North Texas weather hazards
Difference between a weather ‘Watch’ and ‘Warning’
Sources of getting emergency information
Preparedness planning
Career Chat! Emergency Manager 101
9th-12th grade ONLY.
7/12/2024 9:00 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This course is designed to provide 9th-12th graders information all about a career in Emergency Management. A local Emergency Management Professional will share career avenues, tips, job duties and more!
Bike Safety Rodeo
3rd – 5th Grade ONLY.
7/03/2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
7/08/2023 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
7/22/2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
This course is designed to teach 3rd-5th graders about basic bicycle and pedestrian safety topics. Students will be given time to ride bikes and practice safe pedestrian skills around the outdoor Safety Town.
Splish Splash Bash: Water & Heat Safety
Kindergarten thru 5th Grade ONLY.
6/28/2024 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
7/26/2024 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This course is designed to teach K-5th graders about water & heat safety. Classroom topics will include pool safety practices, open water safety, and heat safety. After the classroom session, students will then get to head outside to Safety Town for a fun water activity!
