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What will happen on Kids Day @ SLAC? After registration and a SLAC welcome from Elizabeth Caplun-Cochrane of the Photon Science Directorate, the kids will be divided up into their workshop groups, based on the workshop option chosen on the registration form. Kids 9-11 years old will attend two hands-on workshops in the morning and two in the afternoon after lunch. Kids 12 years old and up will attend one hands-on workshop in the morning and one in the afternoon. All workshop choices will be based on a first-come, first-serve pre-registration and are suitable for 9 through 16 years old. Please feel free to contact Teresa Troxel, x3135, with any general questions.

How much does it cost? There is a $13 charge this year that includes lunch, a t-shirt and ice cream at the ice cream social.

How do I get a t-shirt? Parents, sponsors, volunteers or other SLAC staff members who wish to purchase a t-shirt should fill out a registration form and submit it and a check made out to “Stanford University” to Maria Herraez, MS 01.

When and how do I register a child? The sponsor must complete the registration form (parent must sign consent) and submit a $13 check made out to "Stanford University" for each participant by Monday, July 31. There will be limited number of participants and we expect to fill all available space, so please register immediately.  If you have any questions, contact Maria Herraez, x 4336.

What are my responsibilities as a sponsor? You must review with the child safety instructions and attend the 8:30 AM check in, the 11:30 lunch and the 2:30 pm ice cream social and science talk at the Panofsky Auditorium.  Make sure that the kids wear long pants and closed-toed shoes!  Who pays for lunch for sponsors and volunteers? Sponsors and volunteers must pay for their own lunch and purchase their lunch tickets in advance.

How do kids get to their workshops? Staff volunteers will escort groups of kids to their respective workshops. It is strictly prohibited for sponsors to take kids directly to the workshops; the workshops are not open houses. Sponsors are encouraged to sign up as volunteer escorts.

How can I volunteer to help? Many volunteers are needed on the day of the event and sponsors are encouraged to participate. Please look at our volunteer web page for more information and feel free to contact Michelle Steger, x3011, to volunteer or to ask any questions.