Penn State employees who are interested in bringing their children to work with them at University Park campus on April 13 can register now through March 6 by visiting the Bring Our Children to Work Day website.
The event is free and space is limited. Employees must receive manager approval before registering and participating.
Bring Our Children to Work Day is designed to celebrate Penn State’s dedicated employees and provide an opportunity for parents and guardians who work at the University to show their children the work they do and the impact of Penn State. The event is open to all full-time employees and children from grades 2-12 at no cost to families.
“We hope our employees will join us for a day of fun and for the opportunity to share with their children/dependents what they do and how they contribute to the University’s missions,” said Jennifer Wilkes, vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer. “I am excited to see how this event is coming together and by the participation of units across the University that have come up with creative and engaging activities to showcase the best parts about working at Penn State.”
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses will also be participating in Bring Our Children to Work Day, with the dates and activities varying across campuses. Each campus will be communicating information about how to register for their events to their respective campus communities.
At University Park, children and their parents/guardians will have the opportunity to engage in over 45 activities and experiences across campus, such as tours of the Penn State Bakery and the All-Sports Museum. A full list of available activities, along with descriptions, locations and recommended ages, can be found on the Bring Our Children to Work Day website.
Participants in the April 13 Bring Our Children to Work Day at University Park campus will kick off their day with check in and a free breakfast at the Bryce Jordan Center, along with brief opening remarks from University leaders, including Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi, Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read, Vice President for Human Resources Jennifer Wilkes, and Head Football Coach Matt Campbell. The Nittany Lion mascot and Penn State cheerleaders are also slated to appear during the day.
A free lunch will also be provided at the BJC, and participants will close out the day by visiting their parent/guardian’s work unit, if applicable.
About the registration process
Registration is open to all full-time employees at University Park, with approval from their manager or supervisor.
In an effort to prevent overcrowding and provide families with an optimal experience, participants will be asked to select and rank their interest in activities during the registration process. Participants will be provided with their personalized itinerary when they check in at the BJC on April 13. If an employee has multiple children participating, they will all be assigned the same activity, as parents are required to be in the immediate vicinity of their child/children at all times.
Organizers note the online registration form allows an employee to register up to three children, but employees with larger families can request to bring more children by emailing bringourchildren@psu.edu.
Registrants will receive a “know before you go” email in advance of Bring Our Children to Work Day, including detailed information on how to check in, parking, the event schedule and other logistics.
"We're really excited to host this event and hope our Penn State families will join us on this special day,” said Wilkes.
A list and description of all activities, as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found on the Penn State Human Resources website.