Kids 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 to 12 years old will also have educational sessions.

Our Kids Program is divided into three age categories: children 4 years old and below, 5 to 8 years old, and 9 to 12 years old. Children are supervised by a licensed and bonded childcare provider. 

Registration for our Kids Program must be completed by Friday, July 26, 2024 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

  • Wednesday, September 11 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Kids Program counter of the Registration Desk

  • Thursday, September 12 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Kids Program counter of the Registration Desk

  • Thursday, September 12 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Kids Program 

Exact check-in locations will be provided in your Final Information Letter and in the BDC App.

Children who are not checked in at the above times and checked by our licensed nurse per NBDF’s NO LICE POLICY will not be allowed to participate in the Kids Program.

Program Hours

2-Day Program Hours

  • Friday, September 13:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Saturday, September 14: 9:00 AM - 5:00 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, September 12: 1:30PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday, September 14: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 15: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*Schedule subject to change.

A parent or guardian needs to sign in their child(ren) each day (Thursday, September 12 between 1:00 PM -2:00 PM, Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 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, September 12 (3-day program) or Friday, September 13 (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 Industry Symposia will be offered on Friday and Saturday for all registrants who would like to join.

No Lice Policy 

NBDF 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 check-in (times listed above). 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

In light of evolving public health guidelines, NBDF will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative tests for specific diseases like COVID-19 to attend the BDC. However, all participants are STRONGLY encouraged to stay “up to date” with vaccinations for prevalent infectious diseases, including any applicable boosters. Should this policy change, we will update our Infectious Disease Duty of Care found on this page.

Day Care

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