About Kiwanis Children’s Safety Village
The Kiwanis Children‘s Safety Village (KCSV) was first introduced to Orillia and surrounding communities early in 2009. The Kiwanis Club has been a partner since the KCSV‘s inception.
The KCSV will deliver these safety messages to 16 schools yearly, covering the Citym of Orillia, Ramara Township, Severn Township and Rama First Nations. The safety partners and their volunteers involved have committed to delivering their safety messages for many years to come utilizing the Kiwanis Children’s Portable Safety Village.
During that week, safety instructors from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chippewa’s of Rama First Nations Police Sen/ice, Hydro One, Orillia Power, Simcoe County EMS, Rama First Nations EMS, Ramara Fire, Sharp Bus Lines, Telus, Child Advocacy Centre teach a multitude of safety lessons to all ofthe children. These lessons range from many different types of bullying, electrical safety, fire safety to personal safety. All grades from Kindergarten to grade 8 receive one or more lessons during the week.
The KCSV will deliver these safety messages to 16 schools yearly, covering the City of Orillia, Ramara Township, Severn Township and Rama First Nations. The safety partners and their volunteers involved have committed to delivering their safety messages for many years to come utilizing the Kiwanis Children’s Portable Safety Village.
Tell me and I will forget.
Show me and I may remember.
Involve me and I will understand.