Check-in takes place in the lobby of building 549.

Information Center & Registration:

7:45am - Drop-In Activity Area

Those who still wish to attend please be advised same day registration for Drop-In Activity participation will be accepted but due to high level of participation interest, registration for Scheduled Activities is LIMITED.

Drop-In Activities:

Outside Activities

• 8:30am to 2:00pm

• The outdoor Drop-In Zone will be directly in front of the Scientific Library at Building 549 in the parking lot area.

Inside Activities

• 12:00pm to 3:00pm

• Located in Conference A & B, and the lobbies in Building 426 & 549

Schedule:

Session 1

• 8:45am - meet escort

• 9:00am - session begins

• 9:45am - session ends

Session 2

• 10:15am - meet escort

• 10:30am - session begins

• 11:15am - session ends

Lunch

11:30am - 12:30pm

Session 3

• 12:45pm - meet escort

• 1:00pm - session begins

• 1:45pm - session ends

Location: FNLCR Campus at Fort Detrick

For Information about visiting FNLCR, driving directions, and to learn more about the necessary security precautions when visiting the facility, please use the following Visitor's Guide

• All visitors must enter Fort Detrick from Nallin Farm Gate.

• You will need a picture ID and one other form of ID to enter the base.

• Registration will be located in the lobby of building 549

Pre-Order your lunch to shorten your wait time!

• Print the corresponding order form(s) below to select yours and/or your child/children’s food choice.

• Bring your order form to the Discovery Café located in Building 549 between Monday, May 22nd and Thursday, June 24th, and pay the cashier to get a pre-paid meal ticket. Cafe orders must be placed in person.

• Costs vary based on food selected - please reference the order forms below for pricing.

• Treat your meal ticket as a receipt to bring the day of the event for pick up of your pre-ordered boxed lunch(es).

• On the day of the event, grab the to-go bag with the type of meal you purchased, and turn in your ticket in the “pre-paid” line.

Order Forms

• Adult Cafe Menu

• Child Cafe Menu

NOTE: Normal cafeteria food options are still available the day of TYCTWD but will require going through the check-out process.

To ensure that you and your child have the best experience possible, please review the following information before the day of the event:

• You will need a picture ID to enter the base.

• Information Center, located in the lobby of building 549, will be open from 7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

• Water coolers and limited first aid will be available at the Drop-In Activity area located in the front parking area of building 549.

• All Drop-In and Scheduled Activities will begin and end near the Drop-In Activity area.

• BRING A COPY OF YOUR PRINTED ITINERARY.

• Volunteers in the Drop-In Activity area will be holding signs with the name of each Scheduled Activity 15 minutes prior to the start of each activity time slot.

• Participants should assemble by the sign displaying the name of the Scheduled Activity that they will attend during that period 15 minutes prior to the period's start time.

• Escorts will lead each group from the Drop-In Activity area to the location of the Scheduled Activity on time. Transportation will be provided to those Scheduled Activities which are a significant distance from the Drop-In Activity area.

• Please do not join a Scheduled Activity after the scheduled start time as it disrupts the ongoing activity. Sufficient time has been provided between Scheduled Activities for arriving on time.

• For those with special needs, arrangements can be made by contacting the Take Your Child to Work Day Staff at tyctwd@mail.nih.gov

Please provide at least two weeks’ notice for a cancellation. Cancelling less than two weeks prior to the event makes it extremely difficult to fill your Program slots. All cancellations should be submitted via email to tyctwd@mail.nih.gov NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2025.