Niagara Safety Village
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Haldimand County ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County
Description	An educational facility that provides safety education to all children across the Niagara Region. Students in kindergarten to grade eight are taught by uniformed officers including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services (Paramedics) and Emergency Management (Be Disaster Ready) Students are bussed in from across the Region and come for half day or full day to participate in a hands-on learning experience to give them the knowledge and confidence to remain calm in an emergency situation.    The curriculum is in line with the Ministry of Education guidelines and is approved by the area school boards. Also provides safety education to community groups such as Community Living, Home Schoolers, Girl Guides & Scouts, Special Needs youth/adults and Seniors. Can also provide one-on-one instruction between one of the officers and a child who is experiencing anxieties or fears.    The cost for a half day is $3 per child and a $2 donation per parent volunteer. Cost for full day is $5 per child and a $2 donation per parent volunteer. The full day program allows children to bring their lunches and eat at the Safety Village.    To learn more about the programs or tour the facility, please contact the office.    Also rents out rooms to various organizations and groups, please contact for details.   Check Niagara Safety Village on Facebook for information, special events and safety tips
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm or By Appointment
Dates	All year
Languages	English ; French - by chance
Application	Packages for class trips are sent to each school at the beginning of the school year. If you require additional forms please contact the office.
Fees	Program - $3 per child for half day or $5 per child for full day. $2 donation per parent volunteer
Events	Bicycle Rodeo June 1, 2013  Lobsterfest/Silent Auction June 28, 2013  10th Anniversary Celebration Fall 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map	300 Woodlawn Rd Welland, ON L3C 7L3   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	Woodlawn Rd and Chippawayan Blvd
Office Phone	905-714-4446
After Hours Phone	Answering Machine
Fax	905-714-1214
E-Mail	admin@niagarasafetyvillage.com
Website	www.niagarasafetyvillage.com
Primary Contact	Shirley Cordiner, Executive Director; Phone: 905-714-9333; Fax: 905-714-1214; Email: admin@niagarasafetyvillage.com
Alternate Contact	Nikki O'Carroll, Coordinator, Programs and Special Events; Phone: 905-714-4446; Fax: 905-714-1214; Email: assistant@niagarasafetyvillage.com
Primary Executive	Brian Bratt, Chair, YMCA of Niagara; Phone: 905-646-9622 ext 375; Email: bbratt@ymcaofniagara.ca
Alternate Executive	Rick Tarajos, Vice-Chair; Phone: 905-892-9249; Email: rick.tarajos@sympatico.ca
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity
Meetings	Board Meetings are the 2nd Tue of the month
Print Material	Available upon request
Established	1999
Funding	Donations
Subjects
Subjects	Children ; Education ; Fire prevention ; Health ; Safety ; Seniors ; Youth
Broader Terms	Adults ; Age groups ; Safety