Police School
A Week-long Ride Along with Calgary Police and YouthLink Calgary
The four-day crime prevention Police School program aims to empower students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate various challenges in today’s society. By focusing on topics such as team building, communication, healthy relationships, gangs, drugs, and cyber safety, the experience equips youth with the tools they need to make informed decisions and stay safe.
What to Expect
- Exploration of our cutting-edge police museum
- Hands-on workshops led by our YouthLink police officers
- Games and activities that explore policing in a fun and inclusive way
- Interactions and presentations from Calgary Police Units such as K9, TAC, and HAWCS
Throughout the Police School program, students will have the unique opportunity to interact with police officers who play a crucial role in maintaining community safety in Calgary. These officers serve as mentors and guides, sharing their expertise and firsthand experiences with the participants. Our goal is to help break down barriers and build trust with Calgary Police, while helping the children develop a deeper understanding of the important role that police officers play in ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
In addition to addressing vital topics, the program introduces students to different police units. This hands-on experience allows the participants to gain insights into various aspects of law enforcement. Our goal is to educate the youth about the efforts by these units to keep Calgary communities safe.
The Details
WHO CAN APPLY: Any Grade 6 (or 5/6) class located within Calgary City Limits.
AVAILABILITY: Police School weeks will be set through-out the school year October-June. Available weeks will be scheduled with the classes selected to the program in September 2024.
PROGRAM TIMING: Monday-Thursday of a single week, each day is a 5-hour program.
PROGRAM COST: Program is FREE, including transportation, for the selected classes.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Grade 6 Health and Life Skills
Police School Program Registration
- Teachers interested in applying for this program must fill out an application form starting on the date listed below.
- Teachers must fill out the application for their individual class. If multiple classes from the same school want to apply, the teachers must fill out individual applications. There is no guarantee that all classes will be selected.
- A panel of YouthLink staff and officers will select classes for this program based on the applications.
To prepare for registration, please identify the following information:
- The estimated number of students in your class (please note we can only accommodate a maximum of 35 students per booking.)
- The months you would be available to attend a field trip in the 2024-2025 school year, and any dates where your class would not be able to attend. We will do our best to schedule for what works for you and your class.
Registration for Police School opens September 4th at 9:00 AM, and stays open until September 18 at 4:00 PM. Teachers will be notified of their place in the program the week of September 23rd.
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