Safety City

Registration for 2023 session opens March 1.

Each year in the early weeks of summer, members of the Waukee Police Department host Safety City for students entering kindergarten at the Waukee Community School District. Students learn about safety from officers and volunteers during this week-long course. Topics include safe street-crossing, safety belt usage, 911, bus rules and more. The cost is $50 per student. A short graduation ceremony at the end of the week allows parents to help celebrate everything their children have learned. Each student attendee receives a bicycle helmet and t-shirt.

Safety City 2018 (15)This year’s sessions are as follows:

  • Session 1: June 12-16
    • 9-11:30 a.m. OR 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 2: June 19-23
    • 9-11:30 a.m. OR 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 3: June 26-30
    • 9-11:30 a.m. OR 1-3:30 p.m.

Each session's time slots are limited to 40 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.

  • Session 1 Mornings: June 12–16, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Session 1 Afternoons: June 12–16, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Session 2 Mornings: June 19–23, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Session 2 Afternoons: June 19–23, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Session 3 Mornings: June 26–30, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Session 3 Afternoons: June 26–30, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Apply here.