UO Kids on Campus Day

Date: April 25, 2024. Registration coming soon.

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.

Our overarching goal is to inspire and empower the next generation through immersive experiences 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.

Timeline & Deadlines:
  • Coming soon: Registration available
  • April 19: Registration ends
  • April 25: Day of Event
  • May 2: Raffle Entry Deadline
  • May 3: Raffle Winners Announced

 

2024 Event Schedule 

9:00 a.m. - Check in, welcome, and kick off

10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Transition to Immersive Experience

10:30 a.m. to noon - Immersive Experience: Kids will experience an interactive, hands-on, or exploratory activity in a UO department. They'll also have the opportunity to hear from the faculty and/or staff about their jobs and to ask questions.

Lunch - Carson Dining Hall

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Uniquely UO Opportunities: Drop-in activities with participating departments. You'll get to visit cool places and spaces, see equipment and materials used to take care of campus, perform research and make things, and talk to UO students, faculty, or staff.

**Please note: Contact and coordinate with your supervisor if you want to bring your child(ren) to your own workspace. Arrangements should be discussed and approved in advance.


Questions & Support

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