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Family Activities
As part of the Wharton family, children of Wharton graduates are welcome at most Wharton Reunion Weekend events. The School has planned a variety of family- friendly activities that will allow your children to participate in the celebration of your milestone. Who knows, perhaps seeing where you went to school will inspire your children to consider following your path to Wharton.
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Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 16, 2009:
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
The 31st Annual Alumni Run/Walk
37th Street and Locust Walk (Starting and Finishing Line)
The Run/Walk follows a 5K course through campus and is open to all alumni, students, faculty/staff and their families. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center (3701 Walnut Street); post-race festivities and awards ceremony will be held at 9:45 a.m. For brochure or more information, visit the Department of Recreation website, www.upenn.edu/recreation or by calling +1.215.898.6100.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Under the tent on Lehman Brothers Quad
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Family Room with Children's Activities
MBA Pub, Vance Hall, 3733 Spruce Street
Throughout the day, children's entertainment will be provided, including a
magician, balloon artist, face painter and more. Children must be accompanied
by a parent/guardian. Room will be stocked with children's games, coloring books,
arts and crafts, entertainment and kid-friendly snacks.
10:00 AM
Family Trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Attendees should meet at the Main Lobby of the Museum to receive their tickets. Please reference the "Wharton Alumni Group" when picking up tickets.
The Academy of Natural Sciences is Philadelphia's natural history museum and the oldest continuously operating natural science research institution and museum in the Americas. Admission includes access to Museum until close, including the "Butterflies," "Outside In," and "Dig for Dinos" exhibits. The museum opens at 10am but guests may arrive throughout the day. Referencing "Wharton Alumni Group" also grants guests a discounted rate at the Café and Museum Shop.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Á la Carte Price: $20
Family Picnic
Under the tent on the Lehman Brothers Quad
Mingle with fellow alumni and their families at this fun-filled picnic luncheon.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Á la Carte Price: $10
The Philadelphia Trolley Tour and Taste of Philadelphia SOLD OUT
Northeast corner of 38th and Spruce Streets
Enjoy a fun and informational tour of the City of Philadelphia. You'll visit all of the
historical hot spots, and learn what makes Philadelphia such a great city today. While you
ride, we will provide you with some of Philly's finest treats—original soft pretzels
and Tastykakes!
Penn Children's Center
A variety of fun activities for children will be offered on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Penn Children's Center, a licensed child care facility located at 32nd and Chestnut Streets. You can drop your child off anytime Friday and Saturday between 6 pm and 12 midnight; the cost for childcare is $25 per hour for the first child, $10 per hour per child for additional children.
For your convenience, we have included the Penn Children's Center tentative schedule below. Due to the necessity of maintaining state-required staff/child ratios, it is imperative that parents pre-register for childcare. For more information and to register contact Lynn Carroll at lynnc@upenn.edu.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 - 6:30 pm | Arrival and Greeting |
| 6:30 - 7:00 pm | Dinner (provided) |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Playground/Games |
| 8:00 - 8:30 pm | Art and Crafts |
| 8:30 - 9:00 pm | Puppet Show |
| 9:00 - 9:30 pm | Make your own sundae! |
| 9:30 - 10:00 pm | Gym Time/Games |
| 10:00 - 12:00 midnight | Movie/Quiet time |
Get Involved-
Volunteer!
We look forward to your involvement and your input would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering for your class reunion, please contact us at +1.215.898.8478 or reunion@wharton.upenn.edu
Activities include:
- Plan class specific activities
- Telephone/Email classmates to promote attendance
- Contact your fellow classmates and encourage their participation in the class gift campaign