Happy Wednesday everyone!
This year, we are introducing a new activation during our National Convention that will allow children, from as young as 3 years old through high school, to participate in a dedicated event experience.
As part of the registration process, we will also have a parent/guardian permission slip completed for all attendees under 18 so we can capture participant information, emergency contact details, and required acknowledgements in advance.
We are currently exploring the best option for child identification and safety onsite. Traditional lanyards likely will not work well due to the length, and our badges are 4x6, which may be too large/uncomfortable for younger children (and realistically may get removed or lost pretty quickly).
One idea we are considering is:
- Colored wristbands for quick visual identification
- A sticky label/tag placed on the back of the child's shirt with:
- Child's name
- Guardian name
- Guardian phone number
I would love to hear what your company or organization has used successfully for youth identification at large events, conferences, camps, or family activations.
What has worked well for:
- Safety and reunification
- Ease for staff/volunteers
- Comfort for children
- Quick visual identification by age group or access level
Additionally, for those who host programs with younger children, do you use a different identification or check-in/check-out approach for younger attendees versus teens/high school students?
Any recommendations, lessons learned, or examples would be greatly appreciated!
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Rebecca Pebley
Senior Manager, Advanced Systems
SHPEUnited States
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