Safety City

Safety City 2026

2026 Safety City dates are coming soon! Registration will be through Waukee.org/Registration alongside spring and summer programming from Waukee Parks and Recreation. Watch for their new program guide in mid-February. We will also open volunteer registration in March if you are interested in helping our campers learn safety skills this summer. 

What is Safety City?

The Waukee Police Department hosts Safety City, a weeklong, half-day course for students entering kindergarten at the Waukee Community School District each summer. Students learn about safety from police officers and volunteer youth mentors. A miniature city is set up to teach students about street safety, seat belt safety, school bus rules, when to call 911, respect for authority, bullying and more. 

Safety City incorporates classroom time, hands-on practice and a field trip to the Public Safety Building. Parents are invited to a short graduation ceremony at the end of the week. Each student attendee receives a bicycle helmet and a t-shirt. 

two young girls in pigtails with two police officers smiling at the camera

2026 sessions: 

  • Session 1: June 8-12, 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 2: June 8-12, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 3: June 15-19, 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 4: June 15-19, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 5: June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 6: June 22-26, 1-3:30 p.m.

Each session's time slot is limited to 30 participants.

Safety City lessons include:

BullyingPedestrian rulesStreet crossing
Traffic lightsWindow safetySeat belts
Bike safetyWaukee Safe House ProgramPoisons and drug abuse
Bus rulesCalling 911Fire safety
Respect for authorityPublic Safety Building tour


Volunteer to help with Safety City

Volunteers can sign up for mornings or afternoons for one or more sessions. Times noted here include early arrival for volunteers to get instructions and set up at their designated role. Students in grades 6 and up (minimum age 12) are welcome to volunteer. Sign up to volunteer here.

  • Session 1 (Mornings): June 8-12, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 2 (Afternoons): June 8-12, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 3 (Mornings): June 15-19, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 4 (Afternoons): June 15-19, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 5 (Mornings): June 22-26, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Session 6 (Afternoons): June 22-26, 12:30-3:30 p.m.