Welcome to Parents Night Out!
The Church @ New Bern would love to serve our local community with a "Parents Night Out." Children will enjoy an evening of fun activities, games, and crafts while their parents get a night to enjoy on their own. Thank you for this opportunity to get to know you and your child. We look forward to providing you with a relaxing evening. We are honored to serve you and your family.
2022 Parents Night Out Schedule
April 15, 6:00-9:30pm
May 20, 6:00-9:30pm
UPCOMING DATES TBD
Volunteers
We are currently seeking volunteers who can help facilitate this amazing outreach. If you would like to volunteer, please email us at pnotcnb@gmail.com.
Guidelines
Parents Night Out is for children who are 2-12 years old. We will provide adult-supervised activities from 6:00pm until 9:30pm, one night per month (see schedule above).
Cost
We want to serve our parents, so this is being offered by optional donation. If you are unable to donate, please consider Parents Night Out a gift. If you can donate, know that 10 % of your donation will go to True Justice International, which is dedicated to helping women out of abusive situations and sex slavery. You can donate at any time by clicking the button below and selecting “Parents Night Out Offering” in the FUND drop-down menu.
Registration
All children must be signed up online or at The Church @ New Bern (located at 3317 US-70, New Bern, NC) for each monthly event they will be attending. We require registration 2 weeks prior to the event (limited to 30 children - on a first come, first serve basis (the first to turn in the 2-week notice).
We require two forms to be filled out before a child is permitted to attend.
1) PERMISSION & WAIVER FORM: This form must be filled out if it is the first Parents Night Out for your child or if any information needs to be updated. Please complete the Permission & Waiver Form before before signing up for a monthly event. You click the button below to fill out the Permission & Waiver Form online or you can click here for a printable PDF version. Be sure to read ALL of the information on this webpage before filling out any forms.
2) REGISTRATION FORM: All attendees are required to fill out the Registration Form for EACH monthly event. This registration form must be filled out at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Click the button below to fill out the Registration Form for the appropriate date.
Sign-In and Out Procedures
To ensure the safety of all children, parents must sign their children in and out of each Parents Night Out event. Without prior notification, children will not be released to any individual other than the parent or guardian listed on the Registration Form. Parents Night Out volunteers will ask to see your driver's license before releasing your child. Driver's license numbers for all persons authorized to pick up children must be included on the Parents Night Out Registration Form.
Health (When to Not Bring Your Child)
We want to ensure that all children have a fun and safe night with us. Please do not bring your child if:
· Your child's temperature is 100 degrees or higher.
· Your child has been exposed to a contagious disease, such as chicken pox or COVID.
· Your child has a runny nose with green mucus.
· Your child has other signs of illness within the last 24 hours. This includes, but not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, or pink eye.
If your child shows any signs of illness during the event, the Parents Night Out supervisor for the evening will call you immediately.
We will also contact you if your child becomes extremely upset and is inconsolable.
Injury
We provide a variety of activities during our event, including some that require physical exertion. While we will take all necessary precautions, accidents do happen. If your child has an injury that requires more than a hug or a Band Aid, we will give you a full report of the event. In case of a more serious injury requiring immediate medical attention, you will be called immediately.
Medication
Please be sure your child has all the necessary medications prior to dropping them off for the evening. No medication will be given during Parents Night Out. Our volunteers will only perform CPR and First Aid in cases of emergency.
If your child has a special need, please let us know on the registration form.
Discipline
Discipline must be individualized and consistent for each child, age appropriate, and directed towards teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.
During Parents Night Out events, we will only use positive methods of discipline. If extreme inappropriate behavior is exhibited, the parent or legal guardian will be called.
Safety
For your child's safety, all our Parents Night Out volunteers are required to fill out an application and agree to a background check. There will be volunteers present who are trained in CPR and First Aid in case the need arises.
Snacks/Pizza Meal
Pizza will be served after check-in. Please be sure to note any food allergies on the Permission & Waiver Form.
If you have any questions, please email us at pnotcnb@gmail.com.