Bring Your Child To Work Day

Age: 5–12

Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve the mystery! 🔎 In this exciting, hands-on adventure, young sleuths will team up with members of Georgetown University’s Police Department (GUPD) to follow clues, investigate the scene, and uncover the answers during a fun campus scavenger hunt.

🕵️ What’s in store?

• Campus Clue Scavenger Hunt – Search high and low for hidden clues around campus while learning how detectives observe details, ask questions, and piece together information to solve a case.
• Meet the Officers of GUPD – Get to know the officers who help keep the Hilltop safe. Learn about their role on campus and the tools they use every day in their work.
• Patrol Car Experience – Ever wondered what it’s like inside a police vehicle? 🚓 Youth will have the chance to hop into the driver’s seat of a GUPD patrol car and explore the equipment used by campus officers.
• Junior Detective Badge Ceremony – After completing the hunt and solving the clues, participants will earn their very own Junior GUPD Detective Badge to celebrate their detective skills! 🏅
  
  Perfect for curious kids who love puzzles, teamwork, and a little adventure, the Detective Track offers an exciting way to explore campus safety while putting observation and problem-solving skills to the test.
  
  🕵️‍♀️ Follow the clues, crack the case, and become an honorary GUPD Detective for the day! 🔍✨

Age: 5-13

Creativity isn’t just about art—it’s about building, designing, storytelling, and problem-solving! On this hands-on, minds-on track, participants will step into Georgetown’s Maker Hub, explore rare and fascinating materials at the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, and take part in a fast-paced scavenger hunt adventure through Lauinger Library.

🛠️ Maker Hub: Where Ideas Come to Life!
The Maker Hub is Georgetown’s hands-on makerspace, where art meets technology. Participants will step into a world of design and fabrication, starting with an exclusive tour to see fabrication robots in action!

Then it’s time to become makers themselves.
Participants will:

• ✅ Watch advanced fabrication tools and robots that help bring creative ideas to life
• ✅ Practice their own making skills by creating custom pinback buttons to take home 🎨
• ✅ Experience the kind of creative problem-solving and design thinking that happens every day in the Maker Hub

Whether you’re an artist in the making or simply love crafts, this stop offers a fun introduction to how creativity and technology work together.

Maker Hub Visitor Guidelines:

• No food or drink allowed
• Closed-toe shoes required

📖 Explore History & Creativity at Special Collections!

After designing their own creations, participants will journey into the past at the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, where they’ll experience rare materials from Georgetown’s historic collections.

Participants will get an up-close look at:

• ✅ Beautifully illustrated rare books showcasing artistic techniques from generations past 📚
• ✅ Historic manuscripts, drawings, and sketches capturing creativity across centuries ✍️
• ✅ A 100-year-old Georgetown student typewriter—try typing like students did long ago!

This special stop offers a rare opportunity to hold and explore pieces of history firsthand.

Special Collections Visitor Guidelines:

• No shoulder bags permitted inside the collection spaces

🔎 Library Scavenger Hunt at Lauinger Library!
All Ages

Enjoy a fast-paced, fun exploration of Lauinger Library with your young Hoya! During this interactive scavenger hunt, participants will visit multiple floors of the library searching for hidden clues and creative surprises.

Along the way you may discover:

• ✅ Artwork and architectural details hidden throughout the library 🎨
• ✅ Books tucked away in the stacks with fascinating subjects 📚
• ✅ Interesting items created in the Maker Hub
• ✅ Unexpected treasures and clues throughout the building
  
  This lively adventure turns the library into a creative discovery quest for the whole group.

🌟 Why Join?

• ✅ Design and create your own project at Georgetown’s Maker Hub
• ✅ Explore rare books and artifacts from the university’s historic collections
• ✅ Search for clues in an interactive library scavenger hunt
• ✅ Discover how creativity connects art, technology, and history

Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a future inventor, or simply love making things, the Creativity Track offers a fun opportunity to experiment, explore, and take home a one-of-a-kind creation.

🎨📚 Ready to unleash your creativity? Let’s go! 🔧✨

Age: 5-12

Lights, camera, action! 🎬🎶 Step behind the curtain and into the exciting world of performing arts at Georgetown University’s Performing Arts Center. This immersive experience will give young artists and their families a backstage pass to see what it takes to bring a production to life! New this year – the Devine Theatre!

🎭 What’s in store?

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Explore the Devine Theatre and other performance spaces where actors, musicians, and dancers bring stories to life. Learn about the technical magic behind the scenes, from lighting and sound to set design and stage management.
• Costume & Props Experience – Step into character! Try on costume pieces and props from past productions and transform into a star for the day.
• Stage Photo Op – Strike a pose! 📸 Capture a one-of-a-kind memory with a Polaroid photo on stage, making this a truly special keepsake from the day.

Whether your child is an aspiring performer, a behind-the-scenes tech genius, or simply curious about the world of theater, this track offers a fun and interactive glimpse into the creative process—and maybe even inspire their Broadway dreams!

🎶 Come ready to explore, imagine, and take center stage! 🌟

Age: 8-17

Step inside Healy Hall and other spaces on the Hilltop campus to explore the stories, spaces, and hidden details that make Georgetown’s historic campus so special. In this interactive track, young explorers will put on their detective caps to investigate some of the university’s most iconic locations while learning about the people, traditions, and moments that shaped our history.

🏛 Historic Spaces & Leadership Stories

Visit the President’s Office and historic meeting spaces, where important decisions that shaped the university were made. Along the way, discover portraits, relics, and artifacts that reveal the story of Georgetown’s leadership and traditions.

🔎 Healy Hall Scavenger Hunt

Become a Healy Detective as you search for hidden architectural clues and historical details throughout the building.

📸 Iconic Photo Opportunities

Capture the experience in some of Georgetown’s most memorable spaces.

🌟 Why Join the Healy Detective Track?

• ✅ Explore Georgetown’s most historic buildings
• ✅ Discover hidden details and fascinating campus stories
• ✅ Participate in a fun scavenger hunt investigation

Whether your child enjoys historic facts, beautiful architecture, or hunting for hidden details, the Healy Detective Track offers a great way to channel those investigative skills. 

🏛️ Come explore, investigate, and uncover the secrets of Georgetown’s campus! 🔍✨

Age: 10-17

Ever wondered what it takes to be a college athlete? Step into the fast-paced, high-energy world of Georgetown Athletics with this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the university’s elite sports facilities! Your child will experience a day in the life of a Georgetown University student-athlete! They will have the opportunity to hear from a coach, student athlete as well as team administrators.

The Department is dedicated to providing the highest level of education and resources to help athletes maintain peak performance. Your child will hear from the best, and have the chance to ask questions as they immerse themselves in this exciting experience—from door in to door out!

🏟️ What’s in store?

• Locker Room & Training Spaces – Walk through the same facilities used by Hoya athletes to prepare for game day, from high-tech training rooms to cutting-edge fitness centers. 💪🏽🏋️
• Practice & Competition Arenas – Visit the courts, fields, and stadiums where Hoyas train, compete, and make history! From the basketball courts to the soccer fields, get a player’s-eye view of what it’s like to play at the collegiate level. 🏀⚽🏐
• Meet the Athletes – Hear from real Georgetown student-athletes about their journey, daily routines, and the balance between academics and sports. Learn about the teamwork, discipline, and dedication that define their experience. 🎤🏆

🌟 Why Join?

• Get a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a student-athlete at a top university
• Tour state-of-the-art athletic facilities where Hoyas train, study, and compete
• Meet inspiring athletes who share their experiences of hard work, dedication, and teamwork
• Walk away with a newfound appreciation for the passion, preparation, and pride that fuel Georgetown Athletics

Whether your child is a future athlete, a sports fan, or just loves an inside look at how things work, the Athletics Track is an action-packed, interactive experience that will leave them feeling like a Hoya champion!

🏆 Ready to step into the game? Let’s go, Hoyas! 💙🐶

Age: 10–17

Have you ever wondered who designs the beautiful outdoor spaces across Georgetown’s Hilltop campus? From gathering areas where students relax with friends to pathways that connect classrooms and residences, landscape architects shape the environments where campus life happens every day.

On this interactive track, participants will get an inside look at the world of landscape architecture—a field that blends design, sustainability, ecology, and community planning. The experience begins with a short classroom session introducing the fundamentals of landscape architecture, followed by a guided walking tour across campus to see real-world examples in action.

🌱 What you’ll discover

Participants will explore how thoughtful design supports Georgetown’s mission while creating vibrant outdoor spaces for learning, connection, and sustainability.

Along the way, we’ll highlight:

• 🌎 Sustainability in action – How landscapes manage water, reduce environmental impact, and support campus ecology
• 🤝 Creating community spaces – Outdoor areas designed for gathering, studying, and relaxing
• 🎓 Supporting Georgetown’s mission – Landscapes that enhance teaching, reflection, and campus life
• 🌳 Outdoor learning environments – Spaces designed for education beyond the classroom
• 🔗 Connecting campus spaces – How paths, plazas, and plantings guide movement across the Hilltop
  
  🌿 Why Choose the Landscape Architecture Track?
  
  If you enjoy being outdoors, solving problems, or imagining how spaces could be improved, landscape architecture might be the perfect fit for you. This track gives participants a chance to see how designers shape the environments where people gather, learn, and relax.
  
  Whether you’re interested in design, environmental sustainability, engineering, or urban planning, this track offers a fun introduction to a career that helps shape the places where we live, study, and play. 🌎🌳
  
  🌟 Ready to see campus through the eyes of a designer?
  
  Join us to discover how landscape architecture shapes the Hilltop—and imagine how you might design the spaces of the future!

Age: 5-17

At Georgetown, we celebrate the unique ways every child learns, explores, and engages with the world! The Pioneer Track is designed with neurodiverse families in mind, offering a customizable, flexible experience that allows participants to move at their own pace and create a day that best fits their needs.

With this track, families can choose their own adventure, selecting from any of the exciting activities across our Bring Your Child to Work Day programming. Whether it’s hands-on making, quiet discovery, active exploration, or a mix of everything, the Pioneer Track gives families the freedom to participate in the way that works best for them.

🗺️ How It Works:

• ✅ Browse the Tracks & Activities – Pick and choose the experiences that spark curiosity and joy for your child!
• ✅ Move at Your Own Pace – Feel free to come and go as needed, taking breaks or revisiting activities based on your family’s comfort.
• ✅ Enjoy a Supportive, Inclusive Environment – Every child experiences the world differently, and we’re here to provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where all kids can learn, create, and explore in their own way.
• ✅ Personalized Adventure Planning – Need help selecting the best activities for your child? Gwen Parris (gp529@georgetown.edu) will follow up with you to assist in planning your family’s adventure!

🌟 Why Choose the Pioneer Track?

• Total flexibility—participate in the way that’s most comfortable for your child
• Mix and match activities from any track for a personalized experience
• Freedom to take breaks and adjust participation as needed
• A welcoming space for curiosity, creativity, and exploration—on your terms!
• Personalized support to help craft the perfect day for your family

We’re excited to offer a track that honors every child’s unique way of engaging with the world. Whether it’s diving deep into science, creating something new, or simply soaking in the magic of campus, the Pioneer Track ensures a joyful, stress-free experience for all.

• 💙 No limits. No pressure. Just discovery, your way! 🚀

Age: 10-17

Virtual reality (VR) has infinite uses in entertainment, education, medicine, business, and more. People can play immersive video games, interact with “job” simulators, and create 3-dimensional objects by simply putting on a headset and entering a virtual world. VR provides the ability to experience places you’ve never been—or even places that don’t exist—making it a powerful tool for research, learning, and innovation.

Join staff from the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department to discover how students and faculty at Georgetown are utilizing VR technology to enhance their studies. Experience firsthand how VR is transforming education, from simulating complex surgeries to virtually exploring museums across the globe.

🕶️ Virtual Reality: Step Into New Worlds!
Put on a VR headset and transport yourself anywhere—even to places that don’t exist! VR technology is used in entertainment, education, medicine, military training, and research, helping people explore, learn, and train in ways never before imagined.

🔹 What can you do in VR?

• ✅ Ride a roller coaster or experience zero gravity in space 🎢🚀
• ✅ Walk through a world-famous museum without leaving the room 🖼️🏛️
• ✅ Explore distant planets and learn about space travel 🌌🔭
• ✅ See how doctors practice surgeries and how the military trains for high-risk missions 🔬🎖️

This immersive experience will give you a glimpse into the future and showcase how VR is shaping the way we learn, explore, and interact with the world!

📜 Scavenger Hunt & Hands-On History at Lauinger Library

After stepping into virtual reality, we’ll bring history to life with a scavenger hunt in Lauinger Library and an exclusive visit to the Booth Family Center for Special Collections.

🔎 What’s in store?

• ✅ Library Scavenger Hunt – Embark on a quest through Lauinger Library, solving clues and uncovering hidden treasures along the way! 📖🕵️
• ✅ Hands-on with History – Join the Booth Family Center staff for a rare, up-close experience with historic artifacts, rare books, and archival materials from Georgetown’s collection.

📜 Special Collection Highlights

• Turn the pages of classic children’s books from generations past 📚

• Type on a 100-year-old Georgetown student typewriter and imagine writing your own historical story ⌨️

• Hold history in your hands—touch and explore rare documents, manuscripts, and objects from centuries ago 🏛️

• Take home a piece of history with coloring sheets of some of our favorite archival artworks 🎨🖍️

🌟 Why Join?

• Travel across time and space—from the surface of Mars to historic Georgetown

• Experience cutting-edge VR technology and see how it’s changing the world

• Discover rare and fascinating artifacts with hands-on exploration

• Compete in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt through the library

Whether you’re a tech-lover, a history buff, or a curious explorer, this track is the perfect blend of past, present, and future—all in one exciting day!

🎮📜 Ready to take a virtual leap into the future and a real-life journey into history? Let’s go! 🚀✨

Age: 10–17

Join us in the morning for check-in and morning refreshments at McDonough Gym, then set off for your adventure:

Visit Your Parents’ Workplace – See where the magic happens! Youth can spend time in their parent or guardian’s office, learn about their work, and discover what a typical day at Georgetown looks like.

Sit in on a Meeting or Office Activity – Get a glimpse into professional life by observing a meeting, helping with small office tasks, or seeing how teams collaborate.

Explore the Hilltop – Take a walk around campus, visit iconic Georgetown locations, and enjoy the vibrant energy of the university community.
After your morning activities are complete, head to lunch, then to Lauringer Library!

Join staff from the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department for an immersive introduction to the world of Virtual Reality (VR)—where learning, exploration, and imagination come together in entirely new ways.

🥽 What’s in store?

• Hands-On VR Experience – Put on a VR headset and step into incredible virtual environments. Participants will be able to explore immersive worlds and experience how VR allows people to travel, learn, and interact in ways never before possible.
• Explore Technology in Action – Discover how Georgetown students and faculty use virtual reality in education and research—from simulating medical procedures to exploring historical sites and distant planets.
• Interactive Virtual Adventures – Move through digital environments, interact with virtual objects, and experience simulations that demonstrate how technology can transform learning, creativity, and innovation.
  
  Whether your child is fascinated by technology, curious about the future of digital learning, or simply excited to try something new, this afternoon session offers a fun and unforgettable introduction to the next frontier of exploration.
  
  🌐 Get ready to put on a headset, step into new worlds, and experience the future of learning! 🚀

Age: 10–17

*This track is only offered in the afternoon, after 1 p.m. Participants are free to create their own schedule in the morning, join us at Leo’s for lunch, then head to Lauringer Library for their activity.

Have you ever wondered how video game characters, animated movies, or 3D-printed objects are created? In the Innovation Track, participants will step into the exciting world of digital design and explore how artists, engineers, and creators use powerful software to build objects in three dimensions.

Hosted by Georgetown’s Maker Hub and held in Lauinger Library, this one-hour introductory class will introduce young creators to the possibilities of AI-assisted 3D modeling. Participants will explore different tools and approaches used in modern design and see how technology can turn creative ideas into real objects.

This track is perfect for students who enjoy technology, design, gaming, engineering, or simply bringing their ideas to life.

🖥️ What’s in store?

Introduction to 3D Modeling Tools
Participants will explore how 3D modeling software works and learn how designers create digital objects using intuitive design tools.

AI and Creative Design
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming digital design. Students will experiment with AI-supported tools that help generate and refine 3D models in creative ways.

From Digital Model to Real Object
Participants will create their own digital model during the session. After the event, the Maker Hub will 3D print the models, and parents will have the opportunity to return at a later date to pick up their child’s finished creation.

✨ Why join this track?

• ✅ Learn the basics of 3D modeling and digital design
• ✅ Explore how AI tools are shaping the future of creativity
• ✅ Get a behind-the-scenes look at how digital objects become 3D-printed models
• ✅ Experience the innovative Maker Hub inside Lauinger Library

Whether you’re curious about technology, interested in design or engineering, or excited to try something new, the Innovation Track offers a fun introduction to the tools that creators use to design the future.

✨ Get ready to imagine, design, and build in 3D!

Age: 13–17

Have you ever wondered how small choices can make a big impact on the planet?

Join Georgetown’s Sustainability Team for an interactive experience that explores how students and staff are working to build a greener future—right here on the Hilltop.

This track is designed for teens who are curious about the environment, interested in real-world problem solving, or simply want to see how they can make a difference in their communities.

🌿 What’s in store?

• Visit the Hoya Garden – Step into Georgetown’s campus garden and learn how sustainable growing practices support healthy ecosystems, local food production, and environmental stewardship.
• Behind the Scenes of Sustainability at Georgetown – Discover how the university works to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote environmentally responsible practices across campus.
• Hands-On Sustainability Challenge at Arrupe Hall – Join members of Georgetown’s Sustainability Team for an interactive activity that puts your ideas to the test. Work together to explore real sustainability challenges and brainstorm creative ways to make a positive impact.
  
  🌎 Why join this track?
• ✅ Learn how sustainability shapes everyday decisions on campus
• ✅ Explore how food, energy, and waste systems affect our planet
• ✅ Participate in a hands-on activity designed for teen innovators
• ✅ Discover ways you can make a difference in your own community
  
  Whether you’re passionate about the environment, curious about sustainability careers, or simply interested in learning how to help protect the planet, this track offers a meaningful and engaging way to explore how your actions can shape the future.
  
  🌱 If you’ve ever wanted to investigate how you can impact the world around you, this track is for you.

Age: 7-13

Have you ever wondered how your brain helps you move, learn, and explore the world around you? On the Discovery Track, young scientists will dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience—the study of the brain and nervous system.

Through hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations, participants will discover how scientists observe the invisible world under a microscope and explore how the brain controls our actions and adapts to new challenges.

This track is perfect for curious kids who enjoy science, experiments, and asking big questions about how the human body works.

🔬 What’s in store?

• Bugs Under a Microscope – Discover the tiny world that lives all around us! Participants will collect samples from everyday surfaces—like their hands or a doorknob—and prepare microscope slides to observe bacteria up close. Along the way, they’ll learn why handwashing is so important and see other fascinating microscope images, including fluorescent brain cells studied by researchers. Each participant will even take home a photo of their own microscope slide.
• Writing With Your Feet! – How does the brain control movement? Kids will take part in a fun neuroscience challenge by writing their names twice—first using their hands and then trying the same task using their feet! After comparing the results, we’ll explore how the brain plans actions and how different parts of the brain become active when we perform everyday tasks.
  
  Participants will also learn about people who are born without hands and use their feet for tasks like writing or using tools. Using real brain images from neuroscience research, we’ll introduce how scientists use brain scans to study how the brain adapts and reorganizes itself.
• Neuroscience in Action – Discover how Georgetown researchers are studying learning, memory, vision, language, and even brain disorders.

🧠 Why join this track?

• ✅ Explore how scientists study the brain and nervous system
  
• ✅ Observe bacteria and microscopic images using real laboratory equipment
  
• ✅ Participate in fun experiments that demonstrate how the brain controls movement
  
• ✅ Learn how the brain can adapt to different experiences and challenges

Whether you love science, enjoy solving puzzles, or simply want to learn how your brain helps you do amazing things every day, the Discovery Track offers a fun and fascinating look at the science of the human mind.

🧠 Get ready to experiment, explore, and discover how incredible your brain really is!

Age: 8-17

Pack your curiosity and get ready for an adventure through history, tradition, and campus life on Georgetown’s iconic Hilltop! This guided walking tour will take you and your child on a journey through time and discovery, exploring some of the most important landmarks that make Georgetown University truly special.

🏛️ What’s in store?

• Hoya Harvest Garden – Get a glimpse of sustainability in action and see how students cultivate fresh produce right on campus! 🌱🍎
• Student Life & Fitness Facilities – Walk through vibrant spaces where Hoyas study, connect, and stay active, from the student center to top-tier athletic facilities.
• Historic Landmarks – Step back in time as you visit centuries-old buildings, hear fascinating stories, and learn about the rich history of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. 📜🏰
• Georgetown Traditions – Ever heard of the Healy Howl or the famous Jack the Bulldog? 🐶 Discover quirky traditions and fun facts that make Georgetown’s culture one-of-a-kind!

🌟 Why join?

• Experience Georgetown’s beautiful campus through a fun and engaging guided tour
• Learn about student life, history, and traditions in a way that brings Georgetown’s spirit to life
• Take in breathtaking views, visit hidden gems, and make lasting memories on the Hilltop

Whether you’re dreaming of being a future Hoya, love exploring new places, or simply want to soak in the beauty and energy of campus, the Explorer Track is a must-do adventure for curious minds of all ages!

👟 Lace up your walking shoes, bring your questions, and let’s explore! 🗺️✨

Age: 5-17

For our curious explorers and independent adventurers, the Pathfinder Track is the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure experience! 🌍✨
With this self-guided option, you and your child will have the freedom to chart your own path across Georgetown’s historic campus. After checking in and picking up your swag bag, the day is yours to explore at your own pace!

🔎 What can you discover?

• Visit iconic landmarks like Healy Hall and Lauinger Library 📚
• Walk along the beautiful Potomac River waterfront 🌊
• Stop by your office and show your child where you work 🏢
• Grab a snack and take in the campus energy at Red Square ☕
• Find hidden gems and create your own special memories 💙

No schedules, no groups—just you and your child experiencing Georgetown in your own way! Whether it’s a deep dive into campus history or a casual stroll through the bustling student spaces, the Pathfinder Track lets you craft a day that’s as unique as your child’s curiosity.

🚀 The adventure is yours to design—where will your journey take you?