Children's Activities Tent

General: We really count on everyone that signed up on being there, especially when you are working with children!  They count on you more!

• No alcohol, cigerettes or food should be within the Children's Activity Tent at anytime.
• Wear comfortable clothes (something you can move around in)  and more import comfortable shoes, you will probably be on your feet most of your shift.
  
• We want to encourage the children to make their own creations. The volunteers will make sure the supplies are replenished and assist  the child if/when needed.  If there are parents or other adults with the children, we want you to encourage them to assist their kid(s) in their creations.  We encourage “parent/adult/sibbling” involvement with the child(ren).   DO NOT make the kids crafts for them, no matter how their project turns out. The main thing is that the children have fun making the items. You may make items, but first and foremost help the children and keep the area stocked and cleaned up.

7:30am - 10:30am:

• Set up children's activity area according to Childrens Activity Tent area closeup map. Tents and tables will be in the area behind the Information Booth. Bins labeled Children's Activity Tent should be brought to the area. Dumpsters will be in the parking lot. Banners are in labeled tubes in the same area behind the information booth.
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10:15am - 1:15pm:

Make sure all setup from previous shift is complete. (see Childrens Activity Tent area closeup map.)
Set supplies out on the tables according to supervisors instructions.
Assist children w/ creating their projects. Each table will contain supplies for different projects. Samples and more specific instructions will be available in those areas. Some may be posted here as projects are decided.

1:00pm - 4:00pm:

Replenish supplies on the tables as needed.
Assist children w/ creating their projects. Each table will contain supplies for different projects. Samples and more specific instructions will be available in those areas. Some may be posted here as projects are decided.

3:45pm - 6:45pm:

Replenish supplies on the tables as needed.
Assist children w/ creating their projects. Each table will contain supplies for different projects. Samples and more specific instructions will be available in those areas. Some may be posted here as projects are decided.

Replenish supplies on the tables as needed.
Assist children w/ creating their projects. Each table will contain supplies for different projects. Samples and more specific instructions will be available in those areas. Some may be posted here as projects are decided.
This activity area ends at 7pm and cleanup begins. Let kids finish their projects and begin shutting down the booth as the area clear out.
Put left over supplies in bins located under the tables for next year. Please take care to organize bins neatly with like supplies. As bins are filled ask where to put them.
Fold up tents and return to boxes located by the trailer. Do not force the tents, if done properly they will easily release and fold. Place tent and poles in box and put it inside the trailer or in front of it if the trailer is full.
Fold all tables and stack on the corner of the big lawn.
Brooms are located by the trailer. Sweep up the entire Children's Activity area. Tents and tables can be moved to the parking lot to fold so that sweeping can begin sooner. It is very important the entire area be swept before the streets open.
Empty the dumpster as often as necessary into the large bin in the parking lot.
When cleanup is complete empty the dumpster and leave it near the big bin, being careful to block as few parking spaces as possible.
You may leave your shift early if all has been completed and the area is spotless, but check with the Supervisor first.
At the end of your shift check out at the information booth. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out our volunteers survey to help us in next years planning.