2008 Safety Town

SESSION FILLED - Session B (731631): Monday, June 16-Friday, June 27, 1–4 p.m.
- Session C (731632): Monday, July 7-Friday, July 18, 9 a.m.–Noon
- Session D (731633): Monday, July 7-Friday, July 18, 1–4 p.m.

Cost
Upper Arlington Residents - $65.00
Non-residents - $80.00

Location
Wickliffe Elementary School, 2405 Wickliffe Road

Registering for Safety Town
Registration for the 2008 Safety Town begins Wednesday, March 26, with a special registration day held at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. Registration is taking place through the Parks & Recreation Department, in order to expand customer options.

Registration Options
An annual Rec Waiver must be on file before registrations can be accepted. New this year, the Rec Waiver may be completed online. This form can also be obtained from the Spring/Summer 2008 edition of Get Rec Get Set Go! produced by the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Register online: online registration requires a user name/password and your credit card information. If you have not previously registered online for Parks & Recreation programs, call 614-583-5300 during office hours to receive your unique customer information.

• Register by Mail: using the Registration Form available by clicking here or to be found in the Spring/Summer edition of Get Rec Get Set Go!

• Register in person: stop by the Parks & Recreation Department at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road during office hours of Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or use the after hours drop-off box in the Kenny Road parking lot.

For more information, please call 583-5197.

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and classes fill quickly. If there is a specific session you wish to enroll your child in, it is advisable to register as soon as possible to receive priority placement.

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What is Safety Town?
Safety Town is a two-week summer preschool program that teaches children all aspects of child safety. Founded in 1971, approximately 400 children attend Safety Town each year, learning how to make wise decisions in potentially dangerous situations, as well as how to handle emergencies in their young lives. Students learn about pedestrian safety by tricycling about a miniature village complete with streets, sidewalks, buildings, stop signs and a working traffic signal.

When and Where is Safety Town?
Safety Town is held at one of Upper Arlington’s elementary schools each year. A total of four sessions are offered. Morning sessions are held from 9 a.m.–Noon, afternoon sessions from 1–4 p.m. Children enjoy a graduation ceremony following completion of each session.

Who Comes to Safety Town?
Children entering Kindergarten or first grade are eligible to attend Safety Town. Children must be five years of age prior to September 30 in order to qualify for registration.

What do Children Learn at Safety Town?
Safety Town students learn about a variety of situations and what they should do to remain safe, including:
• Pedestrian and traffic safety
• Fire prevention
• School bus safety
• Poison/substance avoidance
• Animal safety
• Personal safety

Each child receives a Certificate of Achievement upon completion of Safety Town.

Who Teaches Safety Town?
Certified teachers instruct the children in a classroom setting, while high school and college students supervise them out at the miniature village. Safety specialists from the City of Upper Arlington teach the children and provide demonstrations in their areas of expertise.

The program is directed by the Upper Arlington Police Division’s Crime Prevention Officer, who remains on site throughout the program.


Updated 4/17/08


Police Division
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-583-5150
www.ua-ohio.net