Activity 04 — BI-WÔRI Children's Village

The youngest have their festival too

A family festival only succeeds if parents can take part with peace of mind. The Children’s Village gives little ones a protected space to play, learn and discover BI-WÔRI’s values — while their elders enjoy the day to the full.

The spaces

A trail to play, create and grow

Proposed activity programme, to be confirmed with the supervision team.

PLAY

Games and sport area

Team games, motor skills and mini-matches adapted to each age group.

STORIES

Children's storytelling tree

Tales, proverbs and stories of Gontougo, shared by storytellers and elders.

CREATE

Creative workshop

Drawing, colouring and making objects from recycled materials.

NATURE

Little nature guardians

Playful awareness of cleanliness, trees and environmental protection.

HEALTH

Healthy habits

Handwashing, hydration and hygiene explained through play.

REST

Quiet corner

A shaded space to rest and welcome toddlers.

Safety and supervision

Families' trust is our first requirement

Welcoming children is a serious responsibility for the organisers. The Children’s Village is based on strict rules, presented here as principles to be implemented.

Registration at the entrance

Each child is registered with a parent’s name and contact details, and receives an identification tag.

Controlled pick-up

A child is only handed back to the adult who dropped them off, on presentation of the matching tag.

Trained supervisors

Selected and briefed facilitators, in sufficient numbers for the children present.

First aid nearby

Direct link with the festival’s first-aid post.

Information for parents

Good to know

Age range welcomed: – 12
Opening hours: all day, exact times to be confirmed
Free access
Bring a water bottle and a hat for your child
Parents stay on the festival site while their child is being looked after

Questions from families

Can I leave my child and leave the site?

No. Parents must remain on the festival site while their child is being looked after.

Will children be photographed?

No photo of an identifiable child will be published without parental consent.

How do I become a facilitator?

Apply as a volunteer and choose the "Children's Village" team. Volunteer form.

Can an organisation support this space?

Yes: educational materials, games, snacks or covering facilitators' costs. Contact us.

The Festival

Programme

Get Involved

Partners

The youngest have their festival too

A trail to play, create and grow

Games and sport area

Children's storytelling tree

Creative workshop

Little nature guardians

Healthy habits

Quiet corner

Families' trust is our first requirement

Registration at the entrance

Controlled pick-up

Trained supervisors

First aid nearby

Good to know

Questions from families

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