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TYCTWD


TYCTWD was launched in 2017 and welcomed 200 children, ages 8-13. In 2019, TYCTWD grew from 5 program areas to 8 and welcomed 280 young Coogs to come to work and participate in activities with their parents. UH faculty and staff who participated in the program expressed an interest in bringing younger and older children to TYCTWD activities. In 2019 children as young as 4 and old as 15 accompanied their parents.

University of Houston faculty and staff are also encouraged to explore the Virtual Take Your Child To Work Day webpage for links to family-oriented programs, resources, and activities for young Coogs of all ages.

2024 TYCTWD

  • Registration Information

    TYCTWD will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024 between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm* at various locations across campus. Each TYCTWD host location will have its own activity time.

    All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day. Participating children must be between the ages of 6 and 17*. 

    Registration will open on Friday, May 3rd. The registration link will be active until Tuesday, May 28th, 5:00 p.m., or until all TYCTWD hosts activities are filled to capacity. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

    SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION

     

     * Some activities may allow older children.

  • Forms to Participate

    In order to participate in the activities of Take Your Child to Work Day you must complete the following forms for your children during the registration process. Registration will not be considered complete unless the required forms are attached.

  • Special Announcements


    • All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day.
    • Participating staff are responsible for speaking with their respective supervisor or manager about their ability to bring their children to the office and attend the event.
    • Participants are responsible for their own parking.
    • Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
       

    For more information contact Sharon Pellas, schavez@uh.edu.

Staff Council needs volunteers to help during Take Your Child To Work Day (TYCTWD).
UH students, staff, and faculty are welcome to volunteer.

Sign-up to volunteer using the MS Form.

  • Stuff backpacks (before the event)
  • TYCWD check-in/set up the day of the event.
  • Help TYCTWD hosts the day of the event (various shift times are available).

All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day.

 

  1. Environmental Health and Safety (Campus Safety)
  • Age Range: 10-18
  • Capacity- (25 kids)
  • Check in time: 9:45 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Check in location: Agrawal Building
  • Activity description: Mock College Laboratory Activities. Participants will experience an interactive laboratory session. They will be introduced to laboratory safety practices and explore the usage of safety equipment found in a laboratory environment. Registration and indemnification forms will be given to participants by the event planning committee. EHS will not be responsible for the registration of participants.

 

  1. Environmental Health and Safety (Campus Safety)
  • Age Range: 10 -18
  • Capacity -25 kids
  • Check in time: 1:45 pm
  • Activity time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Check in location: Agrawal Building
  • Activity description: Mock College Laboratory Activities. Participants will experience an interactive laboratory session. They will be introduced to laboratory safety practices and explore the usage of safety equipment found in a laboratory environment. Registration and indemnification forms will be given to participants by the event planning committee. EHS will not be responsible for the registration of participants.

 

  1. Fire and Life Safety
  • Age Range: 8-12 years old
  • Capacity: 20 kids
  • Check in time: 9:30 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am -11:30 pm
  • Check in location: TLCC Annex Building 105
  • Activity description: General fire safety presentation, fire extinguisher practice, and review of fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

 

  1. UH Police Department
  • Age Range: 6 - 13 years old
  • Capacity: 25 kids
  • Check in time: 1:00 pm
  • Activity time: 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Check in location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavillion
  • Activity description: Participants will make ID cards and receive a stay safe presentation. Police Vehicles/equipment will be shown and demonstrated.

 

  1. UH Student Center (South)
  • Age Range: 8 - 18 years old
  • Check in time: 10:15 am
  • Activity time: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • Check in location: Student Center South Games Room (Lower Level)
  • Activity description: Participants will learn about bowling etiquette and have the opportunity to practice their bowling skills. Student Centers will not charge for the lane usage and shoe rentals. Student Centers will also provide socks if needed. If families decide to play arcade games, they will pay for that on their own. This is not recommended for children who have sensitivity to loud sounds and/or flashing lights.

 

  1. Public Art UHS, STEM Center, Blaffer Art Museum, Community Arts Academy
  • Age Range: 4-18 years
  • Capacity (25 kids)
  • Check in time: 9:30 am - 9:45 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am - 12:30 am
  • Check in location: (area the event will take place): Moores School of Music Lobby
  • Activity description:

    9:30am – 10:00am 

    Registration and Check In | Moores Lobby

    10:00am - 10:20am 

    Public Art Tour of Frank Stella's Euphonia (A mural about music)

    11:20 am - 11:40am 

    STEM Center demonstrates how sound moves/works 

    11:40am - 12:00pm 

    Students sit in on Texas Music Festival Orchestra | Moores School of Music 

    12:00pm - 12:30pm

    Students receive guided tour of Blaffer Art Museum