2025 TYCTWD

• Registration Information

  TYCTWD will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025 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 18*. 

  Registration will open on Friday, May 2nd. The registration link will be active until Tuesday, May 27th, 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.
  
  

  • Release and Indemnification Agreement (OGC-S-2023-11) - as required by the Office of Risk Management for event participation 
    
    
  • Authorization for Use of Image (OGC-SF-2003-02) - for everyone to take pictures at the event
    
    

• 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.

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• Volunteer Opportunities

  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).

• 2025 TYCTWD Host Activities

  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.

  
  

   

  2. 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.

  
  

   

  3. 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.

   

  4. 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.

   

  5. 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.

   

  6. 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