Safety Town
Safety Town at C.B. Smith and T.Y. Park
(Kindergarten - 1st Grade)
Police Station:
A uniformed police officer teaches kids the basics of pedestrian safety and "stranger danger" at this station. Children learn how to
safely cross at a crosswalk and how a traffic light works. They are also given instruction on safety skills and precautions to take
when home alone.
Water Safety Station:
Children receive instruction from certified lifeguards including "buddy swimming," basic rescue techniques and reptile safety
around canals (snakes, alligators, etc.).
Fire Safety Station:
Children interact with a fire fighter and learn the basics of fire safety including practicing "stop, drop and roll." A
push-button phone at the Fire Safety Station gives children the opportunity to learn how to dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
Bike Safety Station:
The basics of bike and car safety are taught at this station. Once the lesson is complete, kids then "buckle-up" on specially
equipped tricycles and begin their ride through Safety Town. While riding through Safety Town, they have an opportunity to stop
at a miniature working traffic light, obey pint-sized traffic signs and even stop for a real railroad crossing.
Parks & Recreation Safety Station:
Children look into a hikers backpack to learn about the Ten Essentials necessary for safety in the outdoors. They are given instructions
on lightning and thunderstorm safety. Additional information on environmental awareness and recycling are also provided.
Safety Town University at Tree Tops Park
(5th & 6th Grades)
Police Station:
A uniformed police officer teaches kids about guns, gang awareness, drug prevention and how to diffuse potentially violent situations.
They are also given instruction on safety skills and precautions to take when home alone.
Water Safety Station:
A water safety instructor engages students in discussion about the prevention of head and spinal cord injuries, diving
accidents and ocean swimming safety.
Parks & Recreation Safety Station:
Taught by a park naturalist, this station helps educate kids about hiking and wilderness safety. Kids also learn about the importance
of respecting animals, plants and shrubs found in parks.
Fire Safety Station:
From a fire fighter, kids learn about planning home escape routes in case of a fire and about the dangers of playing with
fireworks and homemade explosive devices.
Bike Safety Station:
A registered nurse from the Memorial Healthcare System teaches basic bike safety and the rules of the road.
Students have a chance to don helmets, ride bikes through Safety Town University and practice their skills at a
railroad crossing and several traffic intersections.
Recycling Station:
Basic tips for recycling household items and conserving energy are taught at this station by a member of the
Broward County Recycling Team.
Bus Safety Station:
Kids are taught about basic bus safety and appropriate behavior when riding a school bus.
For more information about Safety Town and Safety Town University or to schedule a free field trip, please call Memorial's Community Relations Department at (954) 276-5985.
