Youth Activities: schedule and information

Monday, March 20
Tuesday, March 21
Wednesday, March 22
Thursday, March 23

Age Groups: TOTS 2-5, TWEENS 6-9, PRE-TEENS 10-12, TATS 13-18

TATS OFFICERS
President — Melissa Carlson, F301017
1st Vice President — Cassie Harbek, F200762
2nd Vice President — David Hartley, F31950
3rd Vice President — Philip Marlowe, F267754

REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
TOTS, TWEENS/PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table are located in the north end of Building 3. Follow the arrows for the appropriate Youth Centers and the Youth Program Registration Table locations. The last chance to sign up for an activity is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21. Requests for cancellations and refunds also must be made no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21.

Parents (or guardians) must accompany TATS, PRE-TEENS, TWEENS, and TOTS for registration and must complete the administrative forms in order for their children to participate in the activities or visit the Youth Centers.

The Youth Bus Stop is located near the Youth Centers and will be appropriately marked. Transportation for all youth activities held at locations off the fairgrounds will depart from and return to the Youth Bus Stop. Please report to the bus stop 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time so all children can be accounted for prior to departure.

If your child has not been given permission for unsupervised movement around the fairgrounds, you must bring them to the appropriate Youth Center for check-in 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. The children will be taken to the bus stop by the Youth Center supervisors. If you meet the bus on its scheduled return and your child was checked in at the Youth Center before the trip, the child must be taken to the Youth Center and checked out before the child leaves the area.

If the weather permits, there will be outdoor equipment available for check-out by youth who are authorized unsupervised movement. The outdoor equipment includes volleyballs and nets, Frisbees, soccer balls, footballs, and a rope for tug-of-war.

TOTS CENTER (AGES 2-5)
The TOTS CENTER is located in Building 3. The center is staffed by volunteer supervisors who oversee the children’s indoor activities and chaperone all outings. The center is fully equipped with tables and chairs, games, and all sorts of neat things to keep the little ones fully occupied. Walt Disney and other “G”-rated movies are shown at various times during the day. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate in all TOTS’ activities.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: We are unable to accommodate children in TOTS' activities who are not "potty trained."

TWEENS (AGES 6-9) & PRE-TEENS (AGES 10-12) CENTER
The TWEENS/PRE-TEENS Center is located in Building 3. During its hours of operation, it will be staffed by volunteer supervisors who monitor the center’s activities and accompany the children on outings both on and off the fairgrounds. The center has video games, movies, cards, board games, puzzles, craft materials, and remote-controlled cars.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TATS CENTER (AGES 13-18)
The TATS Center is located in Building 3 and will be supervised during its hours of operation except when there is a scheduled outing. During off-site outings, the TATS Center will remain open, but a supervisor will not be present. The TATS Center will be stocked with teenage-oriented games, movies, and music. You are welcome to bring your favorite tapes and CDs — majority rules on music selections.

Hours of Operation:
Monday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

* MONDAY, MARCH 20

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in Building 3) will be open for information, registration for special events, and completion of permission slips.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS Center open.

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TWEENS/PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey will entertain you at the registration table as you progress through the sign-up process.

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey again will be at the registration table amazing you with his magic and balloon sculpting. He also will visit the various centers during this time.

5:00 p.m.
TOTS CENTER CLOSED.

5:00 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — PIZZA PARTY. Come join the fun and meet new friends. There will be plenty of pepperoni and cheese pizza, and sodas for everyone. No charge.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — Movies, video games, cards, and board games are there for your choice and enjoyment.

9:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

* TUESDAY, MARCH 21

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The FMCA Youth Activities Registration Table (located in Building 3) will be open for information, registration for special events, and to complete permission slips. This is the last day to register for activities, so come on in and sign up. Request for refunds cannot be guaranteed after the close of registration on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, TWEENS/PRE-TEENS, and TATS Centers open.

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — CHAPARRAL LANES. We head to Chaparral Lanes for a morning of bowling. Have your group of four ready when you arrive, so you can get your shoes and be assigned to a lane. There will be lanes with bumpers for those who have trouble keeping the ball out of the gutter. The cost for this outing is $6.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TOTS — MCDONALD’S HAPPY MEAL. Off to the park where you will enjoy your choice of a Happy Meal of hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken nuggets for only $2. Parents or grandparents/guardians are always invited, but they must bring their own lunch.

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — ROLLER CITY PLUS SKATING RINK. Get ready to take a spin around the rink. The cost for this outing is $8.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

*WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, PRE-TEENS/TWEENS and TATS Centers open.

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
TOTS — FLAKEY THE MAGIC CLOWN. Flakey will entertain you with his balloon tricks. Don't miss the fun!

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — BOOMERS UPLAND FAMILY FUN CENTER. The Fun Center has go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf, a rock wall, and arcade games. Two pieces of pizza and a refillable drink will be served at noon. The cost for this outing is $16.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.

* THURSDAY, MARCH 23

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TOTS, PRE-TEENS/TWEENS and TATS Centers open.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TWEENS, PRE-TEENS, and TATS — NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM. We will walk over to the museum located at Fairplex. The 28,500-square-foot museum features an impressive array of vintage and historical racing vehicles, along with photographs, trophies, helmets, driving uniforms, artifacts, paintings, memorabilia chronicling more than 50 years of American motor sports history, and a gift shop. The cost for this outing is $1.

5:00 p.m.
ALL YOUTH CENTERS CLOSED.