Kids Program

Kids Program

We have designed two distinct programs for children 12 years old and younger that will keep them happy, captivated, and excited! Both programs include daily meals (lunch & snacks) during Kids Program hours. Children 9 to 12 years old will also have educational sessions. Our Kids Program is divided into three age categories: children 4 years old and below, 5 to 8 years old, and 9 to 12 years old. Children are supervised by a licensed and bonded childcare provider. 

Registration for our Kids Program must be completed by Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
 

There will be NO on-site registration for the Kids Program.      

What To Expect

  • Meals (lunch & snacks)
  • Educational Sessions (for kids 9-12)
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Dance
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Infants (0-2) 1:2
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (3-4) 1:3
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (5-8) 1:5
  • Child to Adult Ratio: Kids (9-12) 1:6 
     

Kids Program Check-In Hours

  • Wednesday, August 12: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kids Program counter of the Registration Desk

  • Thursday, August 13: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kids Program counter of the Registration Desk

  • Thursday, August 13: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Kids Program area 

Exact check-in locations will be provided to registered attendees.

Children who are not checked in at the above times and checked by our licensed nurse per NBDF’s NO LICE POLICY will not be allowed to participate in the Kids Program.

Program Hours

2-Day Program Hours

  • Friday, August 14: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 15: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

*Schedule subject to change.

3-Day Program Hours 

  • Thursday, August 13: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Friday, August 14: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

  • Saturday, August 15: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

A parent or guardian must sign in their child(ren) each day (Thursday, August 13, between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM; Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM) and sign them out each afternoon before 5:15 PM. 

Parents need to check in their child(ren) before the program begins on Thursday, August 13 (3-day program) or Friday, August 14 (2-day program) to avoid delays during morning drop off.  

Meals

  • Thursday: 3:00 PM Snack (3-day program only)
  • Friday: 10:00 AM Snack; 12:00 PM Lunch; 3:00 PM Snack
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM Snack; 12:00 PM Lunch; 3:00 PM Snack 

Please note that breakfast is not part of the Kids Program. Breakfast Industry Symposia will be offered on Friday and Saturday for all registrants who would like to join.

No Lice Policy 

NBDF has a NO LICE POLICY consistent with the CDC guideline on lice prevention. Each child will be screened for lice upon arrival at the Kids Program check-in (times listed above). The “NO NITS” policy means that even if a child has recently been treated for lice but is still found to have nits (eggs) or dead lice in the hair, the child will not be allowed into the Kids Program, and parents will be responsible for their children throughout the Conference.

Duty of Care

In light of evolving public health guidelines, NBDF will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative tests for specific diseases like COVID-19 to attend the BDC. However, all participants are STRONGLY encouraged to stay “up to date” with vaccinations for prevalent infectious diseases, including any applicable boosters. Should this policy change, we will update our Duty of Care found on this page.

Day Care

Attendees who require day care outside the above Kids Program for NBDF’s Bleeding Disorders Conference are invited to arrange their own care.