We’re so excited about your interest in the 2020 JDRF NJ Metro and Rockland County Chapter’s TypeOneNation Summit.  Whether this is your first time joining us at TypeOneNation Summit or you have attended before, this blog should help shed some light about the Kids’ Korner so both the parents and the children in attendance can make the most of the experience.

WHAT IS THE KIDS KORNER?

The Kids Korner is an activity-based room for kids aged 5 – 13.  They will be engaged in many fun activities and games throughout the day.

There will be volunteers and a nurse in the room to help support your child in managing his/her T1D throughout the day.  They will help treat lows if they arise, however, they will not be providing direct care such as delivering insulin or checking blood sugar levels.  JDRF will not be held responsible for blood sugar levels and insulin dosages.  There will be medical professionals on site and parents/caregivers will be called or notified to come to the Kids Korner room in case of emergencies.

A Teen Room for kids ages 14+ will also be available with engaging breakout sessions, but no medical oversight or caregiver oversight. Children of any age may remain with their parents in the ballroom or breakout sessions so long as they won’t be disruptive to the programming.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD/REN FOR KIDS KORNER OR THE TEEN ROOM?

When you register for TypeOneNation, please be sure to register your child for the age appropriate breakout session room.

• The Teen room breakout session is for kids aged 14+ – please note that there is no formal drop-off process for those attending the teen sessions.
• Kids Korner is for kids aged 5 – 13.
• Any children under 5 must either remain with parents or it is strongly recommended to arrange other childcare arrangements.

There will be no on-site babysitting for children younger than 5, so please plan accordingly. 

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE AND PROCESS FOR THE KIDS KORNER AT THE TYPEONENATION SUMMIT?

MORNING DROP OFF – 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Between 8:00 and 8:45 AM, All guests are invited to share a light breakfast with their family and friends in attendance before checking in to the Kids Korner.

Upon check-in you will fill out a waiver form, your child with T1D will receive a bracelet of one color and your child without T1D will receive a bracelet of a different color.  You will also be required to leave a telephone number to be contacted at in case of an emergency.  You will also be required to indicate if your child is able to self-manage their T1D.

NOTE: Come Prepared – We will also be asking for photo-identification every time parents pick up their children from the Kids Korner room. You can also download the TypeOneNation Summit Kids Korner Waiver 2020 and have it filled out ahead of time!

MORNING ACTIVITIES – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakout sessions throughout the day are geared specifically for parents of children with T1D, but there will be engaging age appropriate content and activities planned in the Kids Room.

LUNCH PICK-UP – 11:00 AM: Parents will pick up children for lunch at 11:00 am.  The Kids Korner Room will be closed from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for parents/caregivers and their child/children to enjoy lunch together as a family.

AFTERNOON DROP-OFF – 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Following lunch, children can be dropped back off at the Kids Korner for more fun activities through the afternoon programming.

FINAL PICK-UP – 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Following the close of the program, pick-up from Kids Korner will begin at 3:00 PM.

Outside of these hours we must ask all parents to refrain from entering the Kids Korner room to alleviate and unnecessary disruption and confusion.

We are looking forward to a great day that will be a lot of fun.  We ask for your anticipated cooperation to ensure that the days goes smoothly and without incident.  Thank you!