17th Childcare Fair
2026.9.12(Sat)
place
Machida Campus
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This year, as part of our major activities, students in the Early Childhood Education program will plan and run childcare programs for children. We invite you and your children to participate and enjoy a fun time together. The students and faculty of the Early Childhood Education program look forward to seeing you there.
*This year, the event will be held on the same day as the school-wide event, "Kenpuku Shokudo" (Kenpuku Cafeteria). Therefore, registration is not required as in previous years. Please feel free to participate in conjunction with the "Kenpuku Shokudo" program.
| Date and time | Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Registration (1st floor entrance of Sullenberger Hall) *The childcare fair program will be distributed at the reception desk. |
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| place | J. F. Oberlin University Machida Campus (3758 Tokiwa-cho, Machida City) Near Saren Burger Hall / Ibukando (Chapel) The Salenburger building is (14). |
| subject | Primarily preschool children and their guardians *Participation in all programs ① through ⑤ requires parental supervision. |
| Participation fee | free |
| Registration | Not needed this year |
program
① "Honwaka Hiroba" / Volunteer students and faculty members of the Early Childhood Education program
Relax, take a detour, and wander around, surrounded by stories and music.
② "What will we catch? Treasure Forest ~Fishing~" / Ohshita Seminar + Volunteer 4th-year students majoring in Early Childhood Education
What will you catch in this forest where all sorts of things lie dormant? You might find not only fish, but also some incredible treasure! A safe, fun, and exciting fishing game!
What will you catch in this forest where all sorts of things lie dormant? You might find not only fish, but also some incredible treasure! A safe, fun, and exciting fishing game!
③ "Is it summer?! Is it autumn?! It's festival time!" / Mixed-year group of students majoring in early childhood education
It's a magical world where you can enjoy both summer and autumn festivals at the same time! Four game stalls are open, and you can try out a variety of games!
Furthermore, in the art corner, by collecting everyone's creations, we might be able to complete a lively festival town!
It's a magical world where you can enjoy both summer and autumn festivals at the same time! Four game stalls are open, and you can try out a variety of games!
Furthermore, in the art corner, by collecting everyone's creations, we might be able to complete a lively festival town!
④ "Mini Concert" by volunteer students and faculty members of the Early Childhood Education program.
It will be held during lunchtime. There will be songs for infants and toddlers, as well as songs that parents can enjoy, so please have a fun time watching and participating while you eat!
⑤ "Find it! Create it! Let's play! ~An infinite playground~" / Childcare Methods Research Group
This corner allows children to play with soap bubbles and enjoy making things using everyday materials such as empty boxes.
Let's enjoy making new discoveries while creating our own unique works! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone♪
Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
| Sullenberger House CS203 |
Sullenberger House CS204 |
Sullenberger House CS205・206 |
Sullenberger House 2nd floor lounge |
Thorn Crown Hall Plaza and small hall |
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| ①10:00-15:00 "Honwaka Hiroba" Volunteers and faculty members from the Early Childhood Education major |
②10:00-12:00 "What will we catch? Treasure Forest - Fishing" Ohshita Seminar |
③10:00-12:00 "Is it summer?! Is it autumn?! It's festival time!" Mixed grade group |
⑤10:00-12:00 "Discover! Create! Play! ~An Infinite Playground~" Childcare method study group |
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| Lunch break (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) | ④12:45-13:20 "Mini Concert" Volunteers and faculty members from the Early Childhood Education major |
Lunch break (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) | ||
| ②13:30-15:00 "What will we catch? Treasure Forest - Fishing" Ohshita Seminar |
③13:30-15:00 "Is it summer?! Is it autumn?! It's festival time!" Mixed grade group |
⑤13:30-15:00 "Discover! Create! Play! ~An Infinite Playground~" Childcare method study group |
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Requests for participation
- Please ensure that a parent or guardian accompanies your child. We cannot look after children unsupervised. University buildings and facilities are not designed for children, so please keep a close eye on your child at all times.
- While taking photos for personal enjoyment is perfectly fine, please refrain from posting them on social media or other platforms where third parties can view them.
- For diaper changes and breastfeeding, please use the restroom (multipurpose restroom) inside the Jingguan Hall.
- The venue area (Sullenberger Hall, Crown of Thorns Hall, and surrounding areas) is a non-smoking zone. Please refrain from smoking.
- Eating and drinking are permitted only in designated areas during the lunch break from 12:00 to 13:30. However, to prevent heatstroke, please drink water at all times and in all locations.
- Faculty members in the Early Childhood Education program wear the following "保" (ho) tag as a distinguishing mark. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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Access
3758 Tokiwa-cho, Machida City, Tokyo
◆For those arriving by bus
Please use the school bus or Kanagawa Chuo Bus, etc.
Please use the school bus or Kanagawa Chuo Bus, etc.
◆For those coming by car
Please use the coin-operated parking lots near the university (200 yen per hour, with a maximum charge of 500 yen for 24 hours).
◆For those arriving on foot
25-30 minute walk from JR Fuchinobe Station
[Organizer] J. F. Oberlin University College of Health and Welfare Department of Early Childhood Studies
Inquiry
J. F. Oberlin University College of Health and Welfare Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education Jun Ohsita
- junejun@obirin.ac.jp
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