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Cornell Reunion

Family Attendance

We welcome children at Reunion! Although some classmates will choose to attend Reunion weekend without their children, we know that others will want to share this special weekend with their entire family. Reunion offers a great opportunity for alumni to introduce their children to campus and the surrounding area.

All Class of '91 events are casual and child-friendly. Children are sure to enjoy the concerts, tours, meals, outdoor education activities (e.g., zip line across Beebe gorge, rappel the crescent, canoe on Beebe Lake and more) and a multitude of other campus activities and events. Family specific events are also being developed for our class, including a Saturday afternoon Fun-in-the-Sun extravaganza (see below). While much of Reunion takes place on campus, don't forget to visit all the great sites for families off campus as well.

Approximately 15% of all alumni bring their children to Reunion, although historically, this number is higher for the 25th year Reunion class (~30%). This results in ~600-800 children at Reunion from all of the classes in attendance (and ~150 for the 25th year Reunion class).

Fun-in-the-Sun

In addition to university programs, the Class of '91 has planned family friendly activities with the highlight being the Saturday afternoon "Fun in the Sun" carnival on the Arts Quad. Saturday afternoon the Arts Quad will be filled with fun activities for kids, tweens, and teens of all ages.

Activities will include a DJ (with games and prizes), laser tag, inflatable obstacle course, demonstrations by the Cornell Raptor Program (live birds of prey), airbrush tattoos, slack lines sponsored by the Cornell Outdoor Education Program, ice cream, appearances by Touchdown the Bear and the Big Red Band, and more.

Childcare options:

  1. For Children 6 to 15 years: the university sponsored Cornell Reunion Kids Club (formerly the Youth Program) on Friday and Saturday is available from 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Download the Kids Club brochure for more information. Registration for the Kids Club can be completed during the adult Reunion registration process and must be submitted no later than May 26, 2016.
  2. For Children 6 weeks to 10 years: Saturday evening childcare is available a few minute drive from campus at the Cornell University Childcare Center from 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. For more information and to register (online registration unavailable), please contact Katie Weber, the director of the Cornell Childcare Center, at (607) 255-1010 or email cornell@brighthorizons.com
  3. Other options to consider:
    • Because the university does not allow us to provide babysitting services at class headquarters, we encourage you to bring your own babysitter (who must be 16 or older). This is a great opportunity for a high school aged friend to see the campus, or for an older relative or nanny to do the same. We will be offering a special BYOB (Bring Your Own Babysitter) reduced fee package for the weekend.
    • To assist you in locating alternate childcare arrangements during Reunion, the University has compiled a list of childcare providers who may be able to assist you.
    • A few notes:
      • New York State law prohibits anyone under the age of 21, including infants, from entering the Arts Quad entertainment tents in the evenings, even if accompanied by a parent.
      • If you are bringing children under the age of 16 to campus, they must be supervised at all times, and you will need to sign a university release agreement.

A final thought:

You may find yourself limited in your activities at Reunion if you do not arrange for childcare. On the other hand, Reunion is a wonderful time to share your Cornell experience with your entire family. Either way, we'd love to see you all in Ithaca!