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Children's Programs

All children under the age of fourteen are permitted to attend General Assembly (GA) with their parents or guardians and, if not participating in Children's Programs, are not required to register. If day care is required for young ones, several Children's Programs are available. Advance registration is required for all Children's Programs and space is limited.

Program Descriptions

Pre-GA

Supervision is available for children (age 6 months-10 years) on the Tuesday and Wednesday prior to GA. The number and ages of the participants determine the specific program and activities. Lunch is provided. Pre-GA is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday (6/24) and Wednesday (6/25) prior to GA for $25 per day.  (This program is also open to children with parents enrolled in UU University before GA).

Child Care

Daytime Child Care for infants (6 months) and children through age 5 will be offered during General Assembly. Children will be cared for by professional child care workers and experienced UU volunteers in a setting that provides both activities and quiet time. The registration fee includes lunch and snacks. Parents must furnish baby supplies baby food, or other special food. Child Care is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (6/26), Friday (6/27), Saturday (6/28), and Sunday (6/29) for $25 per day.

Day Camp

Children ages 6 through 10 may enroll in Day Camp, a daytime program that offers activities, field trips, and participation in appropriate GA programs. Every morning participants, with their adult UU program director and staff, will gather for activities and field trips. The registration fee includes lunch, snacks, and the costs for field trips. Day Camp is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (6/26), Friday (6/27), Saturday (6/28), and Sunday (6/29) for $25 per day.

Read additional information about the 2007 Child Care and Day Camp Programs (PDF)

Young Fun

Young Fun is a full-time overnight program for youth ages 8 through 14. Young Fun will be held at an offsite location. Activities will include field trips, workshops, games, athletics, arts and crafts, and attendance at selected GA events. Participants may begin on Tuesday or Wednesday. Young Fun concludes on Monday before lunch. Registration fees for Young Fun include all meals, lodging, and activities.

Young Fun campers may begin Tuesday (6/24) or Wednesday (6/25).  Camp ends Monday (6/30) before lunch.  Young Fun is $500 for the first child in a family and $450 for each additional child in the family.  All children must be registered full-time for Young Fun; there are no daily rates available. However, you may make arrangements with Young Fun staff to coordinate late arrivals or early departures to accommodate your travel schedule or your child's special needs.

Read additional information about the 2007 Young Fun Program (PDF)

Children may not be registered for GA children's programs without a GA registered parent or guardian. Space is limited. Registrations received after April 30 will be subject to a $25 late fee. A discount is granted when a child's parent or guardian is selected as a GA Volunteer ($25 for Pre-GA, Child Care and Day Camp; $100 for Young Fun).

A $25 late fee will be added to all registrations for Children’s Programs received after 4/30/08.  Registrations received after 5/31/08 will not be accepted.

Childrens Programs registration form (PDF)

Last updated on Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

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