Safe for Life Field Trip
Safe for Life Education Through Investigation
A full-day Grade 6 field trip combining education, crime prevention, and policing fun. Embark on an adventure that begins in your classroom and ends with a trip to YouthLink for hands-on application, built with the knowledge of real-world experts.
WHAT TO EXPECT
– Exploration of our cutting edge police museum
– Hands-on workshops led by our YouthLink experts
– A real Calgary crime to solve that involves youth
This one-day crime prevention Grade 6 field trip, directly connected to the Grade 6 Health and Life Skills Alberta Curriculum, guides students through our four Safe for Life zones, Drugs, Healthy Relationships, Cyber Safety, and Gangs. Students will participate in hands-on activities and authentic discussions, and learn about real-life issues and skills in each of the four topics, with the goal of inspiring the youth to make safe decisions as they navigate the transition to Junior High School.
Police perspectives, safety strategies, and roles in the community are a vital component of this program. Students will be lead through the experience as investigators. They will be solving a crime as they navigate the evidence, meet the suspects, and use their learning in our S4L areas to crack the case.
Field Trip Details
Who Can Apply
Any grade 6 or 5/6 class located within Calgary City Limits.
Availability
Septemeber – June, Mondays to Thursdays. Maximum of TWO classes per day.
Program Length + Capacity
It is a full-day program (4.5 to 5 hours) and we are able to accommodate a maximum of 35 students per class.
Program Cost
Program is FREE. The only cost associated with our field trip for the school/class attending is the transportation.
Curriculum Connections
Grade 6 Health and Life Skills.
5/6 Split Classes
Please note: If you attended this field trip with a Grade 5/6 split class during the previous calendar year and are planning to register again, the crime-solving component of the program remains the same.
Registration Details
NEW THIS YEAR: we are updating our program so that two classes per day can attend the field trip. If you would like more than two classes to attend the program you will require multiple dates for the field trip.
For this year, designate one teacher to be the contact for your entire school. This teacher will be the primary contact to confirm program dates and details prior to your field trip.
Registration will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis on the registration date, August 18th. Registration must be completed through the application form that will be accessible on the registration date. Please note: the program fills quickly, plan to register right when registration opens for the best chance of receiving a program spot. Once registration fills you are welcome to join our cancellation waitlist that will be open throughout the school year.
To prepare for registration, please identify the following information:
The number of classes from your school that you would like to attend.
The estimated number of students in each class (please note we can only accommodate a maximum of 35 students per booking).
The months you will be able to attend a field trip in the 2025-2026, and any dates where your class will not be able to attend. We will do our best to schedule what works for you and your class, but due to demand of the program we may offer alternative dates outside your requested months to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you expect from the program?
Our school programs are developed in partnership with the Calgary Police Service and our skilled curriculum developers and are taught by our enthusiastic facilitator team. They are designed with crime prevention in mind and give students the tools to empower them to make smart choices.
This program was developed around the Alberta Education Physical Education and Wellness curriculum.
Our Safe for Life programming focuses on conversations around Healthy Relationships, Cyber Safety, Drugs, and Gangs in an investigative, hands-on experience.
What is the cost of the program?
Thanks to our generous donors the program is free. Schools are responsible for the costs of transportation to and from YouthLink for the program.
What is the arrival and departure time for the program?
The program is 4.5 hours all inclusive. We are flexible with arrival and departure times from YouthLink due to your school’s bell times and bus availability.
What is the minimum and maximum amount of time this program can run?
For the Safe For Life Program we ask that schools are here for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 5 hours in order to ensure the best possible field trip experience.
Does YouthLink cover the cost of bussing?
No, schools are responsible for the booking and payment of bussing (or transportation) to and from YouthLink for your program.
How many classes can we bring per day for the program?
We are able to accommodate 2 classes per day for this program. If your school has more than 2 classes wanting to attend the program you will require multiple program dates.
How many students can I bring to the program?
Each program booking is limited to 35 students.
What is the student-chaperone ratio required for the program?
We require a 1:10 ratio for chaperones to students.
Is the facility accessible?
Yes, the facility is fully accessible. All programming for the Safe for Life program takes place on the ground floor.
What grade level is the program for?
The program is for any Grade 6 (or 5/6) split class located within Calgary City Limits.
What are the Alberta Education curriculum connections for this program?
From the Grade 6: Physical Education and Wellness Curriculum all under the following heading:
Organizing Idea: Safety: “A lifetime of optimal well-being is supported by prioritizing health and safety.”
How do I book the program?
Program bookings open in mid-August and generally fill for the year on the same day. The date for registration will be released in late-May or early-June. Plan on designating a lead teacher who will be logged on the morning that registration opens to ensure the best possible chance to register.
What if I need to cancel my booking?
Please give us as much notice as possible (a minimum of two weeks at the latest) if you need to cancel your program bookings. This will allow us to fill the space with someone from our waitlist.
Can I change the date of my program that I booked?
Due to our programs filling up quickly we have very limited to no flexibility on changing program dates. We will try our best to accommodate if we can, but it is not guaranteed.
Do you have a waitlist for the program if it is full?
Yes, we have a waitlist for the program in case of cancellations or calendar changes.
Registration is still open. Does that mean there are still spaces?
Once we fill our program for the year we do accept rolling registrations for our waitlist throughout the school year.
This will add you to our mailing list and if we receive cancellations the chance to attend the program for the current school year (depending on your class availability and position on the waitlist).
I attended last year with a Grade 5/6 split class, is the curriculum the same?
Yes, the crime-solving component of the program remains the same. You may attend again this year, but please note that this component is the same.