Comments on: Kid-Friendly Conferences

By: Daughter

Daughter — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:23:56 +0000

The Bethlehem village actually sounds pretty cool. Yeah, I think I’d like to do it too

By: pinakidion

pinakidion — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:08:43 +0000

New this year (Vacation Bible School):
Holy Land Adventure - Bethlehem Village Logo

For children aged 4-10, there will be Vacation Bible School throughout the entire time of the Jubilee. “A Day in Bethlehem” will inspire our kids to want to be like Christ.

Click Here - for a one page Volunteer Info Sheet

Click Here - for a one page Welcome Info Sheet

Come in a simple ‘Bible Times’ costume if possible!

I was thinking of the age 4-10 program. They have something to do all day. In Kansas City, there is childcare all day, but one of the parents has to be with the child. The latter is child friendly in that there is a place to play and have fun with one of the parents. The former is child friendly in that they get to participate in an event without their parents necessarily being present. (Though I might be tempted to be there all day instead of the sessions. Songs, food, etc…)

The one thing I would change is having more ‘together’ sessions and not being separate from spouse and children all weekend. But that’s just me, when I need separation from spouse and child, I do something different than go to a conference.

Hope that helps. FWIW, I agree that if its age 0-3, there’s not much difference

By: Daughter

Daughter — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:20:31 +0000

I don’t see much difference between the two events regarding kids. Both will have classes for the teen and pre-teens. The Texas program will have a drop-off program for 0-3 year olds, and parents who use it must sign up for 1 1/2 hr service there. Neither mention what will be available for kids ages 4-9. Help me out — why do you feel that one is more kid-friendly than the other? What am I missing?

By: mrtool

mrtool — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:20:22 +0000

dude you know i do not want to here the speakers either. i also do not want to end up being the chauffeur of a bunch of teen again. but the ride home last year was nice with you and Laryssa.

By: pinakidion

pinakidion — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:47:01 +0000

RH: I don’t want to hear the speakers, either. Then again, I didn’t last year, but it was a good opportunity to talk to some upper eschelon folks. I guess the two of us are outnumbered in a sense.

Overall, I still think we could pull off something with some depth. Get one or two outside speakers (and not sensationalize that aspect) and we could have something. It doesn’t have to be big and have folks come from all over the country, just something well-thought out and with a real message instead of a pep-rally feel.

Hmmmmmm…… (sound of wheels turning)

By: toeteaknow

toeteaknow — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:45:16 +0000

yes, Dallas/Texas has come a long way in recognizing the needs of the kids (and the parents’ need to be able to focus on the classes and fellowship) since the days of babysitting kids in a hotel room.

ttk

By: rh

rh — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:55:21 +0000

I’m not going because I don’t respect the speakers and do not wish to be subjected to motivational speeches–depth has never been a strong point at conferences.