UO Kids on Campus Day

Join us for UO Kids on Campus Day, April 25, 2024!

2024 Event Schedule

UO Kids on Campus Day (formerly Take Our Children to Work Day) is designed to engage the UO community by providing an opportunity for employees to spend quality time with the kids in their lives and showcase their workplaces. For many years, the University of Oregon has participated in the national Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day by hosting its own on-campus event. Collaborative partners from across the institution host experiences, opportunities, activities, and tours to highlight what it is like to be a part of the UO community. We are creating and holding space for UO families to meet and engage in a shared experience.

We aspire to inspire and empower the next generation through this immersive experience and opportunities that:

  • Encourage kids to stay curious about the world around them and to set ambitious goals for their future.
  • Expose kids to the power of higher education and help them understand the value of their education.
  • Provide hands-on learning opportunities that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and allow kids to discover their unique interests and talents while having fun.

Children in grades 4 through 8 (or about 9-13 years old) are eligible to attend and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is required, along with completion of a Parent Permission and Liability Release Form. 

Supervisor approval is required to participate and is based on operational needs of the department.

Questions & Support

Please contact UOFamilies@uoregon.edu with any questions, access needs, or accommodation requests for participating in this program. 

Timeline & Deadlines:
  • Registration is closed
  • April 25: Day of event
  • May 2: Raffle entry deadline
  • May 3: Raffle winners announced

 

 

UO Kids on Campus Day FAQs

Scheduled Activities (download PDF)

Time Location Activity, Campus Partner, and Description
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom Event Kick Off, University Human Resources
Check in, connect with others, and learn about the many different activities and opportunities for the day. 
10:30 a.m. to noon Lillis Hall, room 440

Step into Business, Lundquist, College of Business: Spots: 20
Ever wondered how your favorite sports shoes are designed and how they become so popular? Come find out at the Lundquist College of Business, where you'll get to come up with a design and marketing plan based on your own interests! First, you'll team up and brainstorm big ideas—what makes your shoe awesome and who would love to wear it? Then, you will either bring shoe sketches to life as a designer or think up exciting ways to tell everyone why your shoe is the best as a marketer.
10:30  to 11:30 a.m. Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom A LIL Treasure Hunt, Safety and Risk Services - Location Innovation Lab: Spots 50
Learn the secrets of the campus map and go on a treasure hunt with the Location Innovation Lab (LIL).
 
10:30  to 11:30 a.m. Student Recreation Center, Old Town

Physical Education & Recreation

Join the Duck Trails Youth Camp staff at the Student Recreation Center to hear about great jobs on campus and play some camp games as a family. Check in at the SRC Welcome Desk to sign a waiver then follow the signs to Old Town to find the fun!
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Carson Dining Hall

Lunch, Carson Dining Hall, UO Dining Services
At the heart of campus, Carson Dining provides buffet style lunch featuring hearth-oven pizza, salads, and a variety of entrées.

Upon arrival, see a cashier at the entrance to the dining area and let them know you are with UO Kids on Campus Day. Enter the dining area and enjoy! 
12:45 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Frohnmayer Music Building, room 163 How to be a Music “ConDUCKtor”, School of Music and Dance: Spots 80
The University of Oregon Chamber Choir, under the direction of Sharon Paul, will demonstrate what a conductor does (and should not do!) when leading a choir. After learning a bit about conducting, a few members of the audience will be invited to lead the Chamber Choir in the opening bars of the Hallelujah Chorus!
 
1:00 p.m. AND 2:00 p.m. Student Recreation Center, lobby entrance off 15th Ave. See where the Ducks play and stay fit! Tour the Student Recreation Center, Physical Education & Recreation
Tours of UO’s Physical Education & Recreation Center will be given on the hour at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
 

Drop-in Activities (download PDF)

Time ​​​​​Location Activity, Campus Partner, and Description

10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m.
Drop in

 EMU, ground floor, O desk

Origami duck and more at the O Desk!
Stop by the EMU O-desk for an EMU coloring book and Origami duck making kit.
10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 EMU

Self-Guided Tour- Erb Memorial Union
The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is the heart and hearth of the University of Oregon. We support our campus community with a state of the art facility, incredible student programs and outstanding services. Through our exceptional events, programs and services, the EMU helps students thrive and become well educated, socially responsible, and career ready while having an excellent experience at the University of Oregon. Stop by the EMU for a self-guided tour and explore all we have to offer!

10:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 15th & Agate Streets

 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Come visit the Museum of Natural and Cultural History for a chance to view our exhibits and check out some extra hands-on crafts and activities.  

11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in

 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Visit the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art for free and pick up an art packet (while supplies last). Receive 20% off merchandise at the JSMA Museum Store, including the sale table! 
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library- Visualization Lab B006
 		 Gaming in the Library, UO Libraries – Capacity: 15 at one time
Stop by the Allan Price Science Commons & Research Library to enjoy our console, computer, and tabletop gaming collections in our new Gaming Center.
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in
 		 Johnson Hall, VPFA Office, room 103D

Johnson Hall Scavenger Hunt and Swag Bag Extravaganza - Capacity: 15 at one time
Drop into Johnson Hall any time between 1pm and 3pm to challenge yourself with a scavenger hunt in Johnson Hall and pick up some fun UO swag (as supplies last)!
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Tykeson Hall, James Commons South

Keep You and Your Brain Safe, The Center for Brain Injury Research and Training, CBIRT
Stop by our table to play games of chance and learn how to keep you and your brain safe. Participate in a raffle to win a helmet.
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Tykeson Hall, James Commons South
Superhero Researcher, School of Journalism and Communication- PhD Candidate Research Study
A UO student researcher wants to know what kind of fictional superheroes you would want to see in the world. Stop by and learn more about this superhero research project and how you may be able to participate.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Ducks House, Unthank Hall

Spring Cookie Decorating, Dining Services
Let your creative side shine in this spring cookie decorating class. Work with our Bakers and Pastry Chef to decorate sugar cookies! This is a hands-on activity and will send you home with a small goodies box.
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in

Outdoor Program Barn, Corner of University and 18th Ave.
Outdoor Program Barn Tour and Obstacle Course, Outdoor Program
The UO Outdoor Program is your place on campus that can help you experience all the fun of the Oregon outdoors! Swing by the OP Rental Barn to hop around our inflatable raft obstacle course and see all the other fun equipment the OP has to offer!
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Outside Oregon Hall
SAIL into Higher Education, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success and the SAIL Program
Join UO college students and paint pottery, collect some stickers and learn about the many activities and programs college students get to do when they start at the UO.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) Earthquake Shake, Safety and Risk Services - Emergency Management Team
Try the Earthquake Shake activity and test your strength. Review the Earthquake drill steps Drop, Cover, and Hold!
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street) Meet the UO Police, Safety and Risk Services - UO Police Department
Stop by and visit the UO Police Department. Learn about careers in law enforcement and check out the police car.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street)

Fire Extinguisher Training, Safety and Risk Services - Fire Life Safety
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and put out a fire!
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Outside McArthur Court (main entrance off University Street)

Safety Gear-Up, Safety and Risk Services - Occupational Health & Safety
Learn about safety gear and equipment and try it on for size!
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 EMU, ground floor, room 05 Sustainable Upcycling: Collage Art! Student Sustainability Center, EMU - Capacity: 10 at one time
Drop into the Student Sustainability center and learn how to make your own collage. We'll be looking through recycled magazines and other print media and turning scraps into cool design pieces.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 EMU Craft Center, ground floor room 030
Crafting Fun! Craft Center, EMU – Capacity: 15 at one time
Stop by for some crafting fun! Activities include creative coloring, playing with our huge Lego collection (not for taking home, sorry!), and making simple sculptures with foam, wire, glue, googly eyes, etc.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 Jaqua Academic Center

Jaqua Academic Center Tour, University of Oregon Athletics
The John E. Jaqua Center for Student Athletes at the University of Oregon provides the UO's student-athletes a place to gather as a community focused on study and learning.
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 EMU E-Sports Lounge, ground floor E-Sports Gaming, EMU- Capacity: 20 at one time
Stop by the EMU E-sports lounge for free games and learn what it is like to be a collegiate E-sports gamer.
 
1:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Drop in		 EMU ground floor, room 45 Radio Station Drop-In Tours, EMU- Capacity: 20 at one time
Drop in to KWVA Eugene, 88.1 FM, the University of Oregon's Campus Radio Station for a tour, listen to some music from the library, watch the DJs in action, ask questions about how radio works, or just come get a pen.