Kidz Jam is not a babysitting service. We are there to provide a good time for the kids that fully incorporates the parents.
-Surviving the festival-
When Kidz Jam arrives at an event, we are ready to provide fun entertainment and education to parents and children alike. To help ensure a good time for all, we give out 'survival packs' that include earplugs, band-aids, safety information, glowsticks, and coupons from our sponsors. Cold water, sunblock, bug spray and fresh fruit are also included for all of the children attending.
Kidz Jam offers an area that has toys, games and activities that are familiar to children. When camping out at a festival, it can often bring children out of their element. Seeing things that they are familiar with such as a sandbox, coloring books, riding toys, and balloons help kids to feel more at ease. After the stress level has been brought down for the kids, the whole family can fully enjoy the rest of the festival.
The area that is designated for Kidz Jam also functions as a place where parents can enjoy the relaxed environment. At Kidz Jam, there are plenty of places to sit in the shade and enjoy a cold water while the kids have fun.
-Themed Environment-
In 2005, our 'Jammin with Kidz Jam' theme brought musical instruments of all kinds to each festival. Spontaneous bands sprung up all over and the kids came away with a new sense of music. We also had projects for the kids to put together their own instruments out of recycled materials.
Our theme for 2006: Nutrition and Exercise! In light of the current epidemic of child obesity in America, we thought it was time to start moving around and eating smart! Kidz Jam has a new assortment of equipment to help kids get excited about getting up and moving. We also offer a new 'fruit of the day' each day of the festival and an assortment of giant fruit mark the Kidz Jam perimeter.
A festival can be a great place to socialize, take in some art and music, and enjoy the community. At Kidz Jam, we try to provide a great experience for children attending.
Kidz wanna jam, too!
-Awareness-
At Kidz Jam, not only do we want to provide a fun spot where families can come together, but we also want them to leave with something more. Our crafts involve recycled materials to help foster an environmental awareness in children. We have put together projects in the past that encourage a sense of community among the families involved. Each year, we incorporate a new theme to get the families excited about.
-Safety-
Parents are also offered information on hearing and crowd safety. The importance of earplugs is heavily impressed upon with the use of large banners, displays and flyers. Decibel levels at any amplified music show can pose a serious danger to the hearing of children. Earplugs are offered for each child and given directly to the parents along with a slip bearing hearing safety information. Extra earplugs are also available anytime during operating hours for children. Click here for more info on how loud music affects our ears.
The Kidz Jam area is roped off at many events to provide a safe area for the children away from the bustling crowd. Children have special needs that should be attended to at festivals where there are large crowds of people and outdoor conditions. Shade, cold water, sunblock and a child specific area is just what the kids need to unwind after dealing with camping conditions and crowded areas.
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I was thinking we could take our 5 year old to Legend Valley this year, but was unsure about the conditions it may put her threw. I hope now I can become part of Kidz Jam, because the more I know the better I would feel about how the kids are cared for around so many people. I hope I can contribute in many ways, and let her become part of the scene...We both love music !
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