Kids Educational Program

About

We have designed two distinct programs for children 12 years old and younger that will keep them happy, captivated, and excited! Both programs include daily meals (lunch & snacks) during Kids Program hours. Children 9 - 12 years old will also have educational sessions. Our Kids Program is divided into three age categories: children under 4, 5 - 8 years old, and 9 - 12 years old. Children are supervised by a licensed and bonded childcare provider. 

Registration for our Kids Program must be completed by Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.

There will be NO on-site registration.
 

What To Expect

  • Meals (lunch & snacks)
  • Educational Sessions (for kids 9-12)
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Dance
  • Reading
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Infants (0-2) 1:2
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (3-4) 1:3
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (5-8) 1:5
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (9-12) 1:6
  • 2-Day or 3-Day Program Option

Kids Program Check-In Hours

Thursday, August 17: 9:00AM – 5:00 PM (Kids Program counter at the Registration Desk)  

Program Hours

2-Day Program Hours

Friday, August 18: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday, August 19: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM

*Schedule subject to change.

A parent or guardian needs to sign in their child(ren) each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and sign them out each afternoon prior to 5:15 PM. 

3-Day Program Hours

Thursday, August 17: 1:30PM - 5:15 PM
Friday, August 18: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Saturday, August 19: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM

*Schedule subject to change.

A parent or guardian needs to sign in their child(ren) each day (Thursday, August 17 between 1:00 PM -2:00 PM Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19 between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM) and sign them out each afternoon prior to 5:15 PM.

Parents need to check in their child(ren) before the program begins on Thursday, August 17 (3-day program) or Friday, August 18 (2-day Program) to avoid delays during morning drop off. 

Meals

Thursday: 3:00 PM Snack (3-Day Program Only)
Friday: 10:00 AM Snack; 12:00 PM Lunch; 3:00 PM Snack
Saturday: 10:00 AM Snack; 12:00 PM Lunch; 3:00 PM Snack

Please note that breakfast is not part of the Kids Program. Breakfast symposia will be offered on Friday and Saturday for all registrants who would like to join.

Lice Policy 

NHF has a NO LICE POLICY consistent with the CDC guideline on lice prevention.
Each child will be screened for lice upon arrival at the Kids Program. The “NO NITS” policy means that even if a child has recently been treated for lice but is still found to have nits (eggs) or dead lice in the hair, the child will not be allowed into the Kids Program and parents will be responsible for their children throughout the Conference.

Infectious Disease Duty of Care

Due to the recent CDC guidance update regarding COVID-19, NHF will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in order to attend BDC.

However, all participants are STRONGLY encouraged to (1) stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations including any boosters, and (2) obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test or rapid antigen test prior to attending BDC.

For the most up-to-date information on our Infectious Disease Duty of Care, please CLICK HERE.

Day Care

Attendees who require day care outside of the above Kid’s Program for NHF Bleeding Disorders Conference are invited to make arrangements either through their hotel or on their own.