For Arisia 2022 only, Fast Track will be for vaccinated children 5-12. There won't be a Turtle Track, so for Arisia 2022, 5 year old children can participant in Fast Track.
In addition, Fast Track will be requiring temperature checks the first time your child comes into Fast Track each day, masks at all times, and no food in Fast Track. Any child displaying Covid or Flu-like symptoms will need to be picked up by their authorized grown-up immediately. Help us keep everyone safe and healthy!
For more about Fast Track and COVID, please see this page,
Arisia is just as much a convention for kids and teens as any other age group. Associated adults for these young fans should make sure to read our Youth Policies and Code of Conduct.
Family Friendly Guide
The Family Friendly Guide is Arisia's collection of events and activities throughout the con that are aimed at parents with children. The guide is part of Arisia's online publications.
Teen Lounge (Meeting space for ages 13-19)
Teen Lounge is a space for teens only; it is run by teens, for teens. The Teen Lounge can be used to hang out, meet other teens, play games, and generally relax and have fun over the course of the con in a safe, comfortable space.
The hours of Teen Lounge will be posted on the door. All members are asked to respect the rules posted in Teen Lounge, for the enjoyment of all the teen members. Teen Lounge is staffed by at least one teen volunteer at all times. For more information on Teen Lounge, please contact @email.
"Tween" Track (activities for ages 11-14)
Tweens at Arisia may attend Fast Track or Teen Lounge, depending on their age and what ages of friends they most like to hang out with. We also suggest visiting the Table Top Game Room, Video Game Room, Vendors, and Con Suite. Check out panels based on interest, such as Anime, Costuming, or Writing. Cosplay is welcome and a great way to meet other Tweens. The Art Show, Anime, and Video Rooms are also great places for Tweens.
Fast Track (Programming for ages 5-12)
For Arisia 2022 only, Fast Track will be for vaccinated children 5-12.
In addition, Fast Track will be requiring temperature checks the first time your child comes into Fast Track each day, masks at all times, and no food in Fast Track. Any child displaying Covid or Flu-like symptoms will need to be picked up by their authorized grown-up immediately. Help us keep everyone safe and healthy!
For more about Fast Track and COVID, please see this page,
Arisia's Kids' program, known as Fast Track, is designed as a con-within-a-con for our younger fen. With a purchased registration, they have access to a wide variety of program items, including crafts, costuming, a magic show, science, exercises, discussions, demonstrations, storytelling, and games. See the Fast Track page for more details. We welcome teen volunteers!
Turtle Track (Childcare for ages 2-6)
There won't be a Turtle Track, so for Arisia 2022, 5 year old children can participant in Fast Track..
Kid-in-Tow (Limited membership)
Kid-in-Tow memberships are free. The child must be with and under the supervision of an authorized adult with a paid membership at all times. Arisia requires that there be at least one supervising adult accompanying every three Kid-in-Tow members.
Geeky Play Date (Sat/Sun/Mon Morning)
Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children. Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/venue, plan on tending to your children. Check the Pocket Program for the location.
Costuming
We highly encourage costuming as a creative outlet. We are happy to see your child's imagination at work, but please make sure that hall costumes do not impair visibility or mobility. Safety first! One activity held every year in Fast Track is Project Cosplay, a special class of Masquerade entrant, where the child with the Fast Track membership can make costumes from materials supplied in Fast Track during pre-set times and wear them on stage (if both child and parents desire) at the very same Arisia. This has become a favorite tradition at Arisia, and many of our young fans have gone on to enter the Masquerade in the Young Fan division. Children under the age of 13 can enter the Masquerade as a Young Fan, which is a special division where the younger fan who has prepared a costume in advance (adult help is fine) can participate in the Masquerade just like the adults. See the Masquerade page for more details.