Recreation and Entertainment
Children's isn't like home, but, as much as possible, we want our patients to participate in familiar play and teen activities.
If your child is staying in the hospital, be sure to ask his nurse about special therapeutic play programs that may include pet therapy, music and art therapy, our Clown Care Unit®, and storytelling.
Looking for something fun to do at the hospital? Here's what Children's has to offer:
- Bedside Activities
- Children's Park
- Entertainment Passes
- Movies
- Playroom
- Pool
- Sibling Playroom
- Teen Zone
Bedside Activities
Feel free to come to the Playroom to select toys, books, videos, crafts and games to take to your child's room. Volunteers can bring items to your child's room during Playroom hours.
Complete listing of fun activities in and around Children's (PDF 44KB) (Español).
Children's Park
The Children's Park is outside the hospital Playroom, on the second floor near the Train elevators.
This outdoor play area includes play equipment and benches. Patients and siblings are welcome when with an adult family member or volunteer.
Entertainment Passes
Patients and their families may request passes to the museum, zoo, sporting events and movie theatres through the Child Life Playroom Office. When passes are available, they are given out on a first come, first serve basis.
Please call (206) 987-4433 for more information or stop by the Playroom on the 2nd floor near the Train elevators.
Movies
For families staying in the hospital, G- and PG-rated movies play on channel 18 on the TV in your child's room. Channel 17 broadcasts the lineup of these popular movies and show times. All videos are captioned.
Playroom
Looking for something fun to do? Come to the Playroom! From making origami paper sculptures to visiting with therapy dogs, the Playroom has a range of planned activities and events to interest children of all ages.
Patients and siblings are welcome in the Playroom with an adult family member. Trained volunteers are available to help with activities.
The Playroom features open play times, plus scheduled activities throughout the week. A new Playroom schedule is posted each week at the Playroom, on all inpatient units and at the Family Resource Center.
Location
2nd floor near the Train elevators
Phone Number
(206) 987-4433
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Scheduled Activity Hours
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pool
The Therapy Pool offers a recreational swim hour for patients, siblings and parents. Doctor consent is required for patients. Swimsuits, towels, shampoo and soap provided for all. Volunteers can help if parents don't choose to swim.
Parents of children on inpatient units are invited to use the pool during free swim time.
Information about swim lessons is available at the pool or in the Family Resource Center, on the 5th floor next to the Train elevators.
For patients, siblings and families staying in the hospital, the Therapy Pool offers Watsu water massage. Watsu promotes muscle relaxation and flexibility for more freedom of movement and deep relaxation.
Location
2nd floor near the Train elevators
Phone Number
(206) 987-2547
Hours
Recreational Swim Hour: Monday through Friday, 4 to 5 p.m. and Saturday,
2 to 3 p.m.
Free Swim Time for Parents: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sibling Playroom
The sibling playroom is open to siblings of patients with clinic appointments, Monday through Friday. Children ages 3 – 11 years of age who are toilet trained are eligible. No food is allowed in the playroom. Children can stay in the playroom for two hours at a time. Children will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations or prearranged times will be available.
Location
4th floor of the Ambulatory Care Building in the Reception Center waiting area
Phone Number
(206) 987-2992
Hours
Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
Teen Zone
The Teen Zone has videos, Xbox®, a foosball table, computers, weekly evening activities and special events for patients and siblings age 12 and over. It is located on the 2nd floor in the Train zone. Schedules are on each unit and on TV channel 24.
Phone Number
(206) 987-4433
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m .
Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Scheduled Activity Hours
Planned Teen Activities Sunday and Tuesday evenings, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.