2010 Children's Week Schedule of Events

'Hanging of the Hands'
Sunday, April 11, 2010
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Capitol Rotunda
Hundreds of volunteers from across the state will hang over 100,000 paper cut-outs of children's hands. Dozens of non-profit organizations will set up educational and activity booths in the Capitol Rotunda for the entire week.

Advocacy Training
Monday, April 12, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., University Center Club
This workshop is a legislative advocacy presentation designed to teach how to effectively communicate with legislators and policymakers. After the presentation a Republican and a Democratic representative will share their point of view. There will also be a question and answer portion at the end.

Advocacy Dinner & Reception
Monday, April 12, 2010
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., University Center Club
More than 300 Children's Week Partners, advocates, policy makers and elected officials attend the networking dinner and reception. The winner of the 2010 Chiles Advocacy Award will be announced.

Children’s Capitol for a Day Presented by Comcast
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., State Capitol Courtyard
More than 80 interactive non-profit children’s activity booths are set up throughout Capitol Courtyard and Rotunda to provide interactive activities and information regarding children’s programs in Florida.

Children’s Week Press Conference and Hanging of the Hands Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
9 a.m., Back steps of the Old Capitol
The Hanging of the Hands artwork display will be dedicated to the 2010 Florida Legislature. Nemours will announce the total number of steps walked for children's issues during the Florida Legislative Session. April 13 will be announced as the official "Children’s Capitol for a Day" with a signed proclaimation from Governor Crist.

Guided Tours of the Capitol
Monday, April 12, 2010 through Wednesday, April 14, 2010
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. New and Old Capitol buildings
Bring your family, class or organization to the Capitol during Children’s Week and enjoy guided tours of the old and new Capitol buildings. Groups will tour the Florida State Capitol buildings during Legislative Session and learn more about Florida government, civics and state history. Tours last between 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and provide a 'live classroom' for youth and adults to learn about Florida politics and civics. Please e-mail total number of participants, contact information and preferred date/time. Tours are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 12, Tuesday, April 13, and Wednesday April 14, 2010. Please contact the Guided Tour Coordinator at info@childrensweek.org to reserve your guided tour of the Florida State Capitol.

Legislative Reading Corner
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Capitol Courtyard
Dozens of Florida Legislators will read to children throughout the day. Reach Out and Read Florida will provide free books to all children that participate. If your school or class would like to participate, please RSVP to info@childrensweek.org. Please sent total number of children, main contact information and preferred date/time.

"Kids Only" Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tallahassee City Hall
Selected student panelists will ask important questions to the Children & Youth Cabinet regarding the future of Florida’s children. It will be filmed for statewide broadcast on The Florida Channel.

Children’s Week Luncheon
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
11:30 a.m., Capitol Courtyard
A free healthy boxed lunch will be provided to first 1,500 children, advocates, and health care providers.

For more information regarding the events listed above, please see the Children’s Capitol for a Day page.