Teaching Kids to Give Back
Youth Leadership & Volunteer Program
Does your child love Halloween? If so, this program is the volunteer opportunity you've been looking for!
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How it Works
Join
Volunteer
Fun
Royalty
Parents
Fees
Join
Any child age 6 to senior in high school who lives in the Greater Baton Rouge area can join the Kids’ Court with the permission of a parent or guardian. While all children are welcome, we do find children who benefit the most are able to read. Fees are $15 per child. Siblings are welcome to join together!
Volunteer
Kids in the program, with the assistance of a parent or guardian, will set up costume and candy drives from August to October. These can be done through school, church, other organizations, or through local businesses. Once all costumes are collected, sorted, and counted, the children will then assist with Costume Giveaway Day. This gives them an opportunity to see the fruits of their hard work by placing costumes directly into the hands of other children who need them.
Fun
While the volunteer aspect is quite serious, there are also many opportunities for fun! Children enjoy the costumes and particularly love having special roles during the Fifolet Halloween Festival. These include, but are not limited to, handing out medals at the Fifolet 5k, speaking at the Awards Brunch, and riding on a float in the Halloween Parade!
Royalty
One male and one female child will be selected as the next year’s Fifolet Halloween Festival Prince and Princess. Royalty is selected based on leadership ability, effort, enthusiasm, and empathy shown during their volunteer efforts. Children chosen as Prince and Princess will represent the organization at several events giving them valuable lessons in public speaking.
Parents
All events do require the presence of a parent or guardian. This is a family activity therefore siblings, grandparents, etc. are always welcome to participate with the children.
Fees
Joining the Kids’ Court is only $15 per child. However, other fees for additional and optional involvement do apply. For example, the fee to ride on the Kids’ Court Float in the Halloween Parade is $50 per person.
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Kids' Court Rules
Participants and their parents or guardians serve as a program ambassador and must represent 10/31 Consortium with respect and kindness to all.
Participants and their parents or guardians must refrain from making or wearing political, religious or social statements while representing 10/31 Consortium at our events and/or in any media interviews.
The Kids' Court is a family activity and requires a commitment from the child and at least one parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must agree to accompany children to all Kids' Court activities and assist with donation bin deliveries / pick ups. Additionally, parents / guardians should be prepared to assist with Kids' Court float decorating and planning.
All participants are subject to the same rules and requirements without exception. This means registration fees must be paid, the registration form and waiver must be completed, and all mandatory events should be attended.
Children may only serve as Prince or Princess once but may serve as a court participant and volunteer for multiple years.
Children must complete at least one full Halloween season in order to be considered for Prince or Princess for the following year (ex. 2021 participants are eligible for 2022 Royalty).
Children receiving formal titles are required to work Costume Giveaway Day, ride on the Kids’ Court Float in the Halloween Parade, and participate in the Black and Orange Bash and Awards Brunch Program. Costumes, throws and float fees are not included in the Kids' Court registration fee.
The children who display exceptional leadership and service effort will be selected as the Prince and Princess by the Board of Directors. It can be a difficult decision and one that should be respected and supported as final once announced.
