Safety Camps
Safety Camp was first developed in 1990 by the Eden Prairie, Minnesota Police Department and has grown to national recognition. The program teaches children about safety in a fun, day-camp setting. It also helps build positive relationships between children and police, fire, and medical personnel.
Most camps are designed for children who have completed 3rd or 4th grade. Typically, 60 to 150 campers attend a 2- or 3-day program. Specialists from police, fire, and other organizations lead activities on various safety topics. Campers rotate through sessions in small groups of 15 to 25 participants, with each session lasting 30 to 60 minutes.
Safety Camp activities can be adapted for different schedules or used in other educational settings for elementary students. Available resources include:
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