Tips in Organising a Kids at Work (Bring your Kids to Work) Event
Organizing a "Bring Your Kids to Work Day" can be a fun and enlightening experience for both children and parents. Here are some tips to ensure the day goes smoothly and is enjoyable for everyone:
1. Plan Ahead
Set a Date and Age Limit: Decide on a date that works for most employees and consider a timeframe that won't disrupt the workday too much. Determine an age range for participating children to ensure activities are age-appropriate.
Employee Registration: Gauge interest by sending out invitations to employees with details about the day's schedule and activities. This helps with planning logistics and ensures employees register their children.
Age-Appropriate Activities: Plan different activities based on age groups to ensure the content is suitable and engaging for everyone.
Invitation
2. Create a Schedule
Structured Timeline: Provide a clear itinerary for the day to keep activities organized and ensure that parents and children know what to expect.
Welcome Package: Prepare a welcome package for each child that includes a name tag, a small company-branded gift (if possible), and a schedule of the day's activities.
Include Breaks: Schedule breaks and free time for snacks and relaxation.
Welcome Package
3. Logistics and Safety:
Clear Guidelines: Provide employees with a clear set of guidelines regarding what to bring for their children (snacks, water bottles, etc.) and any safety rules specific to the workplace.
Supervision: Ensure there are enough volunteers or hired staff to supervise the children throughout the day.
Contact Information: Have a list of emergency contact information for each child and any pertinent medical information, such as allergies.
Allergies and Medical Information: Collect any necessary information from employees regarding allergies or medical conditions their children may have.
Space Considerations: Choose a location within the office that can comfortably accommodate the expected number of children and activities planned.
Supervision
4. Educational Components
Job Shadowing: Allow kids to shadow their parents for part of the day to see what they do at work.
Career Talks: Arrange for brief talks from various departments to explain what they do, making it simple and interesting for kids.
Job Shadowing
5. Interactive Activities
Workshops: Set up workshops where kids can engage in hands-on activities, such as Arts and Crafts like Bracelet Making, Canvas Painting or simple Science Experiments like Slime Making Workshop, Bubbleology Workshop.
Bracelet Making
Tours: Provide a tour of the workplace, highlighting fun and interesting aspects of the office or facility.
Shows: Include shows like Magic Show, Bubble Show, Juggling Show to hype up the event.
Shows
6. Safety First
Safety Briefing: Start the day with a safety briefing and provide stickers or badges for identification.
Designated Areas: Ensure all activities are in safe, child-friendly areas.
7. Involve Everyone
Employee Participation: Encourage employees without children to participate by helping organize activities or acting as guides.
Ask for Feedback: Get input from employees about what activities or talks might be interesting.
8. Food and Drinks
Kid-Friendly Meals: Provide snacks and a lunch that are suitable for children, considering allergies and dietary restrictions.
Enough Supplies: Make sure there are enough food and beverages for both adults and children.
Kids Friendly Meals
9. Wrap-up Session
End of Day Gathering: End the day with a wrap-up session where kids can share what they learned or enjoyed most.
Certificates or Goodies: Hand out certificates of participation or goody bags as a thank you for attending.
Certificate
With careful planning and engaging activities, "Bring Your Kids to Work Day" can be an enriching experience that helps foster understanding and appreciation for the work that parents do.
