Planning Guide 2012 - Alumni - Cornell University

Children and Reunion:All in the Cornell FamilyFor many alumni, Reunion is a family event. Weencourage families to attend Reunion weekend andwe make every effort to ensure that children enjoythemselves as much as their parents by offering theReunion Youth Program on Friday and Saturday evenings.Youth ProgramThe Youth Program provides adult supervision, dinner,structured programs, and recreational activities forchildren 6 to 15 years old. The program includes academicactivities as well as games, sports, crafts, movies, andswimming. Activities are designed to be age-appropriate;there are separate schedules and activities for children6-8, 9-12, and 13-15 years old. The program beginsat 4:00 p.m. and runs until 11:00 p.m. The cost of the2011 Youth Program was $65 per child per day. Severalpolicies are critical to the success of the Youth Program.These policies will enhance the children’s happiness andcontribute to their safety:• Children must be pre-registered to participate inthe Youth Program.• Children under 6 are not permitted to register inthe Youth Program.• Parents must accompany their children toregistration on Friday and/orSaturday.• If parents want theirchildren to accompany themto a specific class event,they must pick up theirchildren and return them totheir assigned groups. Allarrangements must be madeduring morning registrationat Helen Newman.• Class clerks are notresponsible for any child carearrangements. They shouldnot be asked to babysit oryouth &childrenPART TWOarrange for babysitters. These arrangementsare the responsibility of individual parents.• Because we must arrange for food, equipment,and youth counselors in advance, there areno youth program registration refunds after adesignated date in May.• Parents, or another adult designated byparents, must pick up their childrenat day’s end.The online Youth Program brochure and registrationwhich will be posted on the University Reunionwebsite.Ithaca Community Childcare CenterChild care is available for children ages 12 weeksto 10 years on Friday and Saturday evenings at theIthaca Community Childcare Center. IC3 is a nationallyaccredited facility located on Warren Road near theairport. The IC3 flier will be posted on the UniversityReunion website.21