Grade 5 Botvin Life Skills Training Program
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
York Regional Police is proud to be offering Grade 5 students the opportunity to complete the Botvin Life Skills Training Program through an intensive two day course. The Botvin Life Skills Training Program is a comprehensive, evidence-based prevention program that utilises the latest research to address important social issues.
In the Grade 5 program, life skills relating to the following topics will be taught;
- Self-esteem
- Decision-making
- Smoking
- Advertising
- Dealing with stress
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Assertiveness
Attendance at BOTH sessions is required for successful completion of the program - Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 30.
Parents/guardians are not permitted in the program throughout the duration of the course.
Participation is on a first come, first served basis and there is no charge for particiation. Twelve spots will be available. Participants must reside in York Region. Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided on both days of the course.
Registration opens April 2 at 9am.
For more information on the Botvin Life Skills Training Program can be found on their website lifeskillstraining.com
Location:
York Regional Police Building
Registration Options
- Grade 5 Student registration