FAMILY AREA

The purpose of the Family Area is to provide a safe and secure environment for parents/guardians to take care of their children at the Centre. The Family Area opens at 6:30 am, and closes 30 minutes after the end of satsang. Family Area sevadars are present to assist with administrative duties only and are not responsible for the care of children. Parents or guardians must be responsible for their children AT ALL TIMES, with no exceptions. For safety purposes, all children should be either in the Family Area or in satsang.

Family Area conditions of use and policies

  • Parents and guardians must agree to abide by all the conditions for use in the Family Area.
  • A parent/guardian must always accompany any child up to the age of 12.
  • A 16 to 17-year-old guardian may care for up to two children, five years or older.
  • An adult (18+) may act as a guardian for up to four children, five years or older.
  • Children (13-15) may sit in the Family Area without a guardian to read or do homework, or engage in other quiet activity, even if they are not acting as guardians.
  • Young people (16+) are requested to attend satsang. They should not be in the Family Area unless they are acting as guardians.
  • Due to limited space in Family Area, we ask that only one parent or guardian per family accompany their children.
  • Your child is your responsibility. Science of the Soul Study Centre accepts no liability for lost or separated children.
  • Parents/guardians must always accompany their children to the restroom.
  • Parents/guardians will be able to listen to satsang with their children.
  • A Nursing Area for mothers with infants is available.
  • No one may leave the Family Area until satsang is over or unless they are departing with their children. There will be no switching of parents/guardians between Family Area and the Satsang Hall.
  • Children with any infectious disease such as chicken pox, measles, etc., should not be brought to the Family Area. Please be considerate of other children.

Children attending satsang

  • Children (10-12) may attend satsang in the company of a parent or guardian. Parents/guardians and children are required to sit together and may sit anywhere except in the first few rows of the Hall.
  • Children (13+) may sit by themselves in satsang.

What to bring

  • Snacks:
    • As no food or drinks other than water will be provided, parents/guardians should bring vegetarian snacks for their own children. Due to potential food allergies, parents/guardians should not share food with other children at the Centre.
  • Activities:
    • Parents/guardians are required to supervise their own children, to assist the sevadars in managing activities, and maintaining the facility.
    • Electronics: Mobile phones, pagers, cameras, binoculars, laser pointers, audio players, smart watches, and other devices that can record or transmit audio/video, electronic games or any other electronic items MUST NOT be brought into the Satsang Hall, Family Area, and surrounding areas. Any such items must be left in your place of accommodation, vehicle, or deposited at the Parcel Counter.
  • Medical Needs & Clothing:
    • Be sure to bring medications your child might need as First Aid cannot provide or prescribe any medications.
    • Due to long distances from parking areas, flat walking shoes are advised.
    • Weather is unpredictable. Dress in layers and bring a warm jacket, sunscreen, and umbrella.