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TYCTWD


TYCTWD was launched in 2017 and welcomed 200 children, ages 8-13. In 2019, TYCTWD grew from 5 program areas to 8 and welcomed 280 young Coogs to come to work and participate in activities with their parents. UH faculty and staff who participated in the program expressed an interest in bringing younger and older children to TYCTWD activities. In 2019 children as young as 4 and old as 15 accompanied their parents.

University of Houston faculty and staff are also encouraged to explore the Virtual Take Your Child To Work Day webpage for links to family-oriented programs, resources, and activities for young Coogs of all ages.

2026 TYCTWD

  • Registration Information

    TYCTWD will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026 between 8:30 am to 1:00 pm* at various locations across campus. Each TYCTWD host location will have its own activity time.

    All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day. Participating children must be between the ages of 4 and 18*. 

    Registration will open on Friday, May 4th. The registration link will be active until Friday, May 22nd, 5:00 p.m., or until all TYCTWD hosts activities are filled to capacity. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

    SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION (Opening 5/4/26)

     * Some activities may allow older children.

  • Forms to Participate

    In order to participate in the activities of Take Your Child to Work Day you must complete the following forms for your children during the registration process. Registration will not be considered complete unless the required forms are attached.

  • Special Announcements


    • All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day.
    • Participating staff are responsible for speaking with their respective supervisor or manager about their ability to bring their children to the office and attend the event.
    • Participants are responsible for their own parking.
    • Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
       

    For more information contact Sharon Pellas, schavez@uh.edu and/or Henry Ramiez, hdramire@cougarnet.uh.edu.

Staff Council needs volunteers to help during Take Your Child To Work Day (TYCTWD).
UH students, staff, and faculty are welcome to volunteer.

Sign-up to volunteer using the MS Form.

  • Stuff backpacks (before the event)
  • TYCWD check-in/set up the day of the event.
  • Help TYCTWD hosts the day of the event (various shift times are available).

All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day.

 

  1. Environmental Health and Safety (Campus Safety)
  • Age Range: 10-18 years old
  • Capacity: 25 kids
  • Check in time: 9:45 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Check in location: 122 Agrawal Building
  • Activity description: Mock College Laboratory Activities. Participants will experience an interactive laboratory session. They will be introduced to laboratory safety practices and explore the usage of safety equipment found in a laboratory environment. Registration and indemnification forms will be given to participants by the event planning committee. EHS will not be responsible for the registration of participants.

 

  1. Environmental Health and Safety (Campus Safety)
  • Age Range: 10 -18 years old
  • Capacity: 25 kids
  • Check in time: 1:45 pm
  • Activity time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Check in location: 122 Agrawal Building
  • Activity description: Mock College Laboratory Activities. Participants will experience an interactive laboratory session. They will be introduced to laboratory safety practices and explore the usage of safety equipment found in a laboratory environment. Registration and indemnification forms will be given to participants by the event planning committee. EHS will not be responsible for the registration of participants.

 

  1. Fire and Life Safety/Food Safety
  • Age Range: 8-12 years old
  • Capacity: 30 kids
  • Check in time: 9:30 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
  • Check in location: Houston Public Media
  • Activity description: General fire safety presentation, fire extinguisher practice, review of fire alarms and sprinkler systems and a visit from Sparky. Also, an interactive food safety session designed to teach children and their parents about how germs spread, why handwashing matters, and how to keep food safe. The activities will be hands-on, educational, and family-friendly.

 

  1. UH Police Department
  • Age Range: 4 - 18 years old
  • Capacity: 25 kids
  • Check in time: 1:00 pm
  • Activity time: 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Check in location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavillion
  • Activity description: Children will have the opportunity to color their own police badge while interacting with UHPD officers. During the activity, officers will also discuss basic car safety and online safety tips in a fun and engaging way.

 

  1.  Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center
  • Age Range: 4-10 years
  • Capacity: 20 kids
  • Check in time: 8:30 am
  • Activity time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Check in location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavillion
  • Activity description:
    • Activity 1 - "I Spy" Accessibility Scavenger Hunt
      • Turn the kids into "Access Detectives." Give them a simple checklist with pictures of things to find around your office or the Student Center.
      • The Checklist: A ramp, a button that opens a door, Braille on a room sign, elevator, lever handle instead of a knob, bathroom with accessible stall, handrail on stairs, and a wide hallway.
      • The Message: Accessibility is all around us, and it helps everyone!
    • Activity 2 - The "Justin Dart Jr." Hat Decorating Station
      • Since Justin Dart Jr. was famous for his Stetson, have kids decorate felt "Cowboy Hats of Inclusion." The Accessibility Center on campus is named after Justin Dart, Jr. He is a UH alumni and known for being the Godfather of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
      • The Message: We celebrate the leaders who made the world accessible.
      • Activity: Provide stickers, markers, felt cowboy hats, bandana, and "Access Hero" badges to put on their hats. Talk about how Justin Dart worked at UH to make sure everyone could go to school.

 

  1.  Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center
  • Age Range: 4-10years
  • Capacity: 20 kids
  • Check in time: 10:50 am
  • Activity time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Check in location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavillion
  • Activity description:
    • Activity 1 - "I Spy" Accessibility Scavenger Hunt
      • Turn the kids into "Access Detectives." Give them a simple checklist with pictures of things to find around your office or the Student Center.
      • The Checklist: A ramp, a button that opens a door, Braille on a room sign, elevator, lever handle instead of a knob, bathroom with accessible stall, handrail on stairs, and a wide hallway.
      • The Message: Accessibility is all around us, and it helps everyone!
    • Activity 2 - The "Justin Dart Jr." Hat Decorating Station
      • Since Justin Dart Jr. was famous for his Stetson, have kids decorate felt "Cowboy Hats of Inclusion." The Accessibility Center on campus is named after Justin Dart, Jr. He is a UH alumni and known for being the Godfather of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
      • The Message: We celebrate the leaders who made the world accessible.
      • Activity: Provide stickers, markers, felt cowboy hats, bandana, and "Access Hero" badges to put on their hats. Talk about how Justin Dart worked at UH to make sure everyone could go to school.