Q: Am I allowed to watch the Children’s Institute sessions?

A: Starting the second day of the seminar, those attending an adult IBLP seminar may visit one of the CI sessions. CI visitors should report to the Children’s Institute information table to receive a Guest Pass Ribbon.

Q: My friend is unable to attend the seminar, but would like to have her children come to the CI. Can I bring them?

A: If you are willing to take full responsibility, you may bring children other than your own to the Children’s Institute. To do so, the parents will need to fill out the registration form for their child(ren), and you will be responsible as their caretaker to sign them in and out each evening, as well as be available to assist them should the need arise.

Q: How are children protected during the seminar?

A: A parent or other responsible adult brings the child(ren) to the assigned team station and signs them in at the beginning of each session. The same adult is asked to return to the team station to sign the child(ren) out at the end of each session. Children are not permitted to leave the team station until signed out by the same person who signed them in.

During the sessions, children are escorted by teachers and student assistants to the rest room, first-aid station, water fountain, etc.

Q: Is it possible for my mature 4-year-old to attend the Children’s Institute?

A: Children aged 5–12 are permitted to attend the Children’s Institute. If the seminar occurs one week or less from the child’s fifth birthday, he or she is welcome to participate in the CI. We have realized that the schedule can be very demanding, especially for younger children. A much more positive experience will be enjoyed by 4-year-olds who “wait until next year.”

Q: Can the CI staff administer medication to my children?

A: Children’s Institute staff members will not dispense any medication to children. However, parents may come to the team station and give needed medication to their child(ren). Parents should notify team leaders of any medical needs of their child(ren) at check-in on the first night of the seminar.

Q: Where will children eat their meals on Saturday?

A: Parents should pick up their child(ren) for Saturday lunch. You will be responsible for bringing a dinner “snack” for your child(ren) for the evening break on Saturday.

Q: May I videotape my child’s team and/or the large-group assemblies?

A: While videotaping of sessions is not permitted, parents are welcome to record the presentation that children make to parents on Saturday evening.