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TYCTWD 2009 is on schedule for this year. If the Threatcon Level for Fort Detrick is increased, the event might be cancelled. Please check the website or call the TYCTWD phone line 301-846-7338 for status information.

Program Info

Closed Toed shoes must be worn by all to particpateNo Open Toed Shoes Allowed

PREREGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009 AND CLOSE ON THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2009.

"Take Your Child To Work Day" or TYCTWD will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - RAIN OR SHINE

The purpose of TYCTWD is to introduce children, ages 6 to 13, to the vital public services that their parents provide in support of NCI-Frederick's/Ft. Detrick's mission and to encourage future careers in science. All employees are welcome to bring their children ages 6 to 13, to work if approved by the employee's supervisor and if safety rules are followed.

The events of TYCTWD are only for children, ages 6 through 13; they are not appropriate for younger children. Younger siblings are not permitted to attend the event due to limited space. TYCTWD is planned as an annual event, so those too young to participate this year will have an opportunity to attend in coming years.

To partcipate in TYCTWD activities, each child must be registered. If your child is under the age of 6 or is not registered, you will be asked to leave the event.

A parent (or a designated responsible adult) must be with his/her child at all times. Unsupervised children will not be permitted to participate in any of the days' activities. In some cases, due to limited space, adults may be asked to wait just outside the activity room. If transportation is required to go to a program, only one adult will be permitted to use the transportation provided.

Children MUST wear their ID badges at all times to be permitted to enter programs for which they are registered as well as to participate in all hub activities. ID badges may be picked up at the Information Tent in the Hub beginning at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event.

Children 14 or older may volunteer to work at the Hub area by filling out the volunteer information under the VOLUNTEER child at the top of the page.

Take Your Child to Work Day 2009 lunch tickets and pool passes will be available for purchase (TBD).
If you have any additional questions, please contact Martha Summers at 301-846-5850.

Period times will be:
First session: meet escort at 8:45; session runs from 9:00-9:45.
Second session: meet escort at 10:15; session runs from 10:30-11:15
Third session: meet escort at 12:45; session runs from 1:00-1:45

Logistics

  • You will need a picture ID and one other form of ID to enter the base.
  • Information Tent (Hub), located in the lawn area along Chandler and Wood Streets will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
  • Water coolers and limited first aid will be available at the hub and kite field.
  • All activities and programs will begin and end near the Hub.
  • BRING A COPY OF YOUR PRINTED ITINERARY.
  • Numbered activity signs corresponding to the number for each activity will be posted in numerical order across the street from the Hub in front of Building 560.
  • Participants should assemble by the sign displaying the number of the event that they will attend during that period. You must meet your escort no later than 15 minutes prior to the period's start time.
  • Escorts will lead each group from the Hub area to the location of the event precisely on time; therefore, it is imperative that you be prompt. Those who are not at the program sign at the time of departure will be responsible for getting to the program on their own by the program start time. Transportation will be provided to those programs which are a significant distance from the hub area.
  • Please do not join a program after the scheduled start time as it disrupts the ongoing activity. Sufficient time has been provided between programs for arriving on time.
  • For those with special needs, arrangements can be made by contacting the Kids Day Staff at kidsday@ncifcrf.gov

Current Programs

Title Description
Program #
Max Age
Min Age
Wind Over WingsBuild, decorate, and fly a kite
210
13
6
  
Where does your trash go?A brief tour of incinerator plant and recycling center
310
13
8
  
Insect Mimicry: Why insects look the way they do.This is essenially the same presentation I have given for years. I use actual insects to illustrate how they look like something that will protect them from being eaten.
140
13
7
  
Unlocking the Mysteries of the BrainLearn about the brain and the effects of substance abuse. Touch a human brain.
200
13
6
  
Army 101Families will go through some basic physical fitness and marching drills.
645
13
6
  
Micro WorldCome and explore different plants, bugs and cells by looking at them in a whole new way using light and electron microscopes.
150
10
6
  
From DNA to Miceparticipants will learn about DNA, they will extract DNA from mouse cells. They will also see mice and pups of different age.
130
13
8
  
Chemistry is fun!!Slimey goo, bouncing ball, painted rainbow trout...some of the fun we'll have in this session
610
10
6
  
Cool StuffChildren participating in this activity will learn the principles of matter, heat, and the basic refrigeration cycle, using cooling principles to observe an actual vapor-compression system. Learn the operation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration components; including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and piping systems.
655
13
10
  
Pets Are Healthy, Pets Are fun, Pets Are Good for Whether they're furry, slimy, 4-legged, 2-legged, feathered, whiskered, scaly, or fluffy, they rock! Come to the Scientific Library to explore the exciting world of pets.
675
13
6
  
Zany Brainy OlympicsCHALLENGE KIDS IN DIFFERNT GAMES/OBSTACLES USING THE MIND & BODY TO MEET YOUR GOAL
555
13
6
  
Fish, Frogs and the Future of Water SensorsCome see USACEHR's famous fish and frogs! And catch a glimpse at the latest and greatest, cutting edge technology the Army is investigating for water toxicity!
155
13
6
  
Respect the Beachbrings chapter members and watershed models into the classroom to teach students about how water alters geography and how pollution inland ultimately affects the coastal environment. Using simple interactive models, students create rivers and towns to explore different types of erosion and pollution.
680
13
9
  
Adventures in SafetySeries of interactive displays that allow children to learn how to safely participate in work and play activities.
635
13
6
  
Cell BrandingWatching multi-colored, fluoresence-labeled cells through the microscope and branding them with a name or initials using a laser.
650
13
6
  
A very ""Beary"" Christmas in JulyHelp us make life a bit more brighter and ""bear""able for sick and underprivileged children. We will be making 6""x4"" felt bears to give to these children. The participants will also be able to make and take a bear for themselves.
690
13
6
  
EnLIGHTened ScienceFind out how we use molecules from fireflies and jellyfish in laboratory research. Learn about chemiluminescence and green fluorescent protein, decorate your own souvenir film, and use a microscope to see green glowing cells.
375
13
6
  
You Be the InvestigatorThere are a lot of scary diseases throughout the world. Scientific investigators create ways to protect people from these diseases. In “You Be the Investigator,” your job is to create a way to protect your patient (an egg) from these dangerous diseases. Using different building materials and your imagination, you will build a protection device and test it for safety on a challenging obstacle course. Then, you will learn about some of the diseases that scientists are studying.
575
13
6
  
Chesapeake Bay Sources of PollutionInteractive model of the pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. Diorama of a watershed to teach about storm water and runoff.
595
13
6
  
Glow in the Dark CellsCome and see cells that glow in the dark. You will color cells so that you can see them in the microscope. The microscope is connected to a tv camera, so you can see the cells on the tv screen as well as in the eyepieces. Learn how fluorescent dyes work and how we can use these experiments to cure diseases.
665
13
8
  
The Human HeartChildren participanting in this activity will learn about the location and general features of the heart; trace the flow of blood through the heart, identifying the major blood vessels, chambers, and heart valves. They will also gain an understanding of the events of the cardiac cycle and their relation to the heart sounds during specific events in the cycle.
670
13
6
  
Electron FlowDemonstration of electrical devices that produce light and sound.
660
13
10
  
Why Plants Get SickDid you know plants get sick too? Sometimes the cause of the illness is neglect, but other times it is a disease or a bug. Come and discover some of the fungi, bacteria, viruses, and insects that attack our plants and see if you are ready to become a plant pathologist!
435
13
6
  
You Can Build It!Learn about the vehicles and other projects the Medical Prototype Development Laboratory has worked on as the children are challenged to design and develop their own medical support device.
695
13
6
  
Caffeine CrittersStop! Does that soda have caffeine?? Observe the effects common drugs on organisms and their metabolisms.
640
13
8
  
Chemical Magic ShowDisplays of chemical experiments such as instant color changes, Volcanoes, dry ice properties, etc.
700
13
6
  
Scales and TalesScales and Tales is an environmental program of the Maryland Park Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, that affords people the opportunity to see live wildlife, mostly native to Maryland, up close and personal. This informative and entertaining program uses live, unreleasable birds of prey and reptiles to promote stewardship of our wildlife and other natural resources. Through the stories, or tales of how these animals come into the care of the program, Scales & Tales naturalists discuss very important environmental issues, such as loss of habitat, environmental pollution, resource management, and biodiversity.
685
13
6
  
 

Over the past several years, many registered children did not attend the programs for which they registered and did not provide notification that they would not be attending so those program slots could be made available to other children. Please be considerate of your fellow workers and their children by providing notification (kidsday@ncifcrf.gov or 301-846-7338) if your child will not be attending. Very few program slots are available for the large number of children wanting to attend, so, please let us know if your child will not be attending any or all of the programs for which they have a confirmed registration on their itinerary. We also do a disservice to the Program Sponsors by not opening these slots to other children; Program sponsors work very hard to make their presentations interesting, educational, and fun for the children.

We request that, unless an emergency comes up, you provide at least five days notice for a cancellation. Cancelling less than five days prior to the event makes it extremely difficult to fill your program slots. All cancellations should be submitted, either via email to kidsday@ncifcrf.gov or to 301-846-7338 NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, 10 JULY 2009.

This page will be updated for TYCTWD 2009 as new information is available. Please check back for updates.

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