Reunion includes a number of family-friendly programs. These events are designed for families to participate together, and children cannot attend without a parent or guardian present. As Reunion approaches, check the schedule for more information about what is being planned for this year.

Please note that minors visiting campus should be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult. The College will not be offering a Reunion childcare program.

Vaccination & Health Protocols

Families and children are welcome at Bates Reunion Weekend. As we are still navigating the challenges associated with college operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to be mindful of the well-being of all guests, including those with health risk considerations and those who are not eligible to be vaccinated. Therefore, the following protocols are in place for all alumni who bring children and families with them to Reunion:

• All eligible guests must be fully vaccinated (booster included) and will be asked to show proof of vaccination upon arrival to campus. We will be utilizing the CLEAR app to facilitate this process.

• Children under age 5 who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated are welcome to attend Reunion. Most family-centric events will take place in outdoor spaces with a limited number of indoor events available. These indoor options include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday brunch. When dining indoors unvaccinated children must dine in designated family locations and remain masked until seated and eating. A parent must accompany children at all times.

• Unvaccinated children ages 2 years and older must be masked whenever they are in an indoor space. Vaccinated guests are not required to wear masks indoors. Masks are not required outdoors for any Reunion guest.

• Given the congregate housing conditions, unvaccinated guests, including children, may not enter residence halls.

• Campus accommodations are not available to Reunion guests who are unvaccinated. Alumni who are bringing unvaccinated children to Reunion and who request overnight accommodations will be housed in area hotels. Shuttles will be available between the hotels and campus. Unvaccinated children must be masked at all times when riding the shuttles.

• Requests for medical exemptions can be made following a designated procedure, which can be found in the Reunion FAQ.

Please note that all of these policies are subject to change as a result of public health conditions that may exist in June.

We look forward to seeing you and your families at Reunion!