Police School
Four Days. One Class. Real Talk That Could Change a Life.
YouthLink Safe for Life Field Trip
Some kids face more than their share of tough choices.
Gangs. Drugs. Online traps. Unsafe relationships. And teachers are doing everything they can to help.
YouthLink Police School is here to back them up.
This immersive, four-day field trip is designed for schools who need more support tackling the toughest issues affecting youth today. It’s a safe space for students to learn how to spot danger, steer clear of high-risk lifestyles, and build the tools to keep themselves and each other safe.
We go deep…not to scare, but to equip. We focus on truth, trust, and building a sense of possibility outside the pull of gangs, drugs, or exploitation.
Program Intel:
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Calgary Police Discovery Centre
- When: September–June (Mon–Thurs)
- Who: Grade 6 classes (within Calgary city limits)
- Capacity: 2 classes/day, max 35 students each
- Length: 4.5–5 hours
What To Expect?
- Explore Calgary’s interactive Police Museum
- Interactive workshops in 4 key safety zones: Cyber Safety, Healthy Relationships, Drugs, and Gangs
- Learn strategies for staying safe and making smart choices
- Students become the investigators: dive into a youth crime, examine the evidence, interview suspects, and solve the case.
- It’s all built around the Grade 6 Health and Life Skills Alberta Curriculum.
- Note for split classes: The crime stays the same year-to-year, so we recommend switching it up if your students attended last year.
Who Can Apply?
- Who: Grade 6 classes within Calgary city limits
- When: Mondays to Thursdays, September through June
- Capacity: Two classes per day (max. 35 students per class)
- Length: Full-day (4.5–5 hours)
- Cost: Absolutely free. The only thing you need to cover is transportation.
Booking the Experience
This program fills faster than a speeding patrol car, so here’s how to stay ahead of the game:
- Registration opens: August 17
- First-come, first-serve (seriously, set a reminder)
- Designate one teacher contact for your school to handle the booking
- Have this intel ready:
- Number of classes you’re bringing
- Estimated student numbers (max 35 per class)
- Preferred months and unavailable dates
If the program fills up, don’t worry, you can hop on the cancellation waitlist, and we’ll do our best to get your students in.
Why This Field Trip Matters:
It’s a chance to shape safer choices, spark critical conversations, and give students the confidence to deal with matters we know they will be confronted with. We want to give them the tools to make safe choices.
Youthlink field trip Programs
Discover our grade 6 & 9 field trips
SAFE FOR LIFE (gr. 6)
Our Grade 6 crime‑prevention program brings a full day of exploration into Cyber Safety, Healthy Relationships, Gangs, and Drugs—an engaging, investigative experience at YouthLink.
Police School (gr. 6)
Join YouthLink Calgary police officers for a 4‑day adventure where students learn the role of Calgary Police, build Safe for Life skills, and discover their potential as community leaders.
Social Savvy (gr. 9)
A full‑day Social 9 field trip that combines curriculum review, crime prevention, and history to boost PAT readiness and connect learning to real‑world community safety.
