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Bring a Kid to TXST Day 2026

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Join us for 2026 Bring a Kid to TXST Day on Monday, June 22, from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. in the LBJ Ballroom.

This year, we’ve made the Bring a Kid to TXST Day programming more intentionally career-oriented, helping kids understand not just what they see on campus, but the jobs and pathways behind it! Our goal is to inspire children to explore career opportunities, develop essential skills, and envision their future with confidence while seeing how higher education connects to real-world opportunities.

This year's agenda features activities for young Bobcats (ages 5-15) in grades K–9. Activities throughout the day may include hands-on STEM discovery at the Ingram Hall Makerspace, a Glass-Bottom boat experience with the Meadows Center, activity stations and tours with Campus Recreation, a visit to Strahan Arena, a building tour with hands-on activities at the McCoy College of Business, career framing and mapping with Career Services, and a walking tour of the beautiful TXST campus. 

Participants will be able to select their preferred agenda experience based on grade level during registration (Check out our four agenda experiences below!). Full agendas will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event.

A big thank you to all our campus partners for making this event possible!  

* Please note: Glass-Bottom boat tours are limited in capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis based on registration.

Choose Your Adventure

Maroon — Grades K–5, Group 1

Maroon — Grades K–5, Group 1

  • Hands-on STEM discovery at the Ingram Hall Makerspace
  • Career-focused tour and boat experience with the Meadows Center
  • Career framing with Career Services
Strahan Center Court — Grades K–5, Group 2

Strahan Center Court — Grades K–5, Group 2

  • Activity stations and tours with Campus Recreation
  • Building tour and hands-on activities at the McCoy College of Business
  • Career framing with Career Services
  • Campus walking tour
Theatre Rojo — Grades 6–9, Group 1

Theatre Rojo — Grades 6–9, Group 1

  • Hands-on STEM discovery at the Ingram Hall Makerspace
  • Activity stations and tours with Campus Recreation
  • Career mapping with Career Services
  • Campus walking tour
Gold — Grades 6–9, Group 2

Gold — Grades 6–9, Group 2

  • Activity stations and tours with Athletics
  • Career-focused tour and boat experience with the Meadows Center
  • Career mapping with Career Services
  • Campus walking tour

*Registration is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Register: 

Registration for Bring a Kid to TXST Day will be through a new platform called Ideal-Logic. To register, you must first make an Ideal-Logic account. Follow the steps below to create an account. 

  1. Go to https://apps.ideal-logic.com/txstreg if setting up account before registration opens. Once registration has opened you can use the direct link for the event to register, see above. 
  2. Choose “Texas State SSO” if you have an @txstate.edu email or “Non-Texas State Login” if you have a different email. 
  3. Create a new Ideal-Logic account by signing in with Google, Microsoft, or click the “Creating a New Account” link. Note: Once an Ideal-Logic account has been set up, you can log in by entering an email and password. 
  4. Select “I am a parent or guardian registering my child or dependent” and click “continue”. 
    1. If an employee is bringing a child that is not their dependent, their parent/guardian will be prompted to create an Ideal-Logic account using a “Non-Texas State Login”.  
  1. Enter your information. You may receive a one-time code to create a password for your account depending on how you choseto login. 
  2. Click the catalog tab at top to search for the desired camp and begin registration. 
  3. You will need to create an account to be able to register for the event.   

Note: Ideal-Logic user guides can be found on the Children and Minors on Campus website.  

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

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  • Bring a Kid to TXST Day is an annual event hosted by the Office of Human Resources at Texas State University. It allows faculty and staff to bring children in grades K–9 to campus for a day of fun, educational, and interactive activities that showcase university life.

  • The event is open to Texas State University faculty and staff who wish to bring children in grades K–9 to campus for the day. Please note that spouses, partners, and other non-University-affiliated adults are not permitted to attend or accompany participants during the event.

  • Participation in Bring a Kid to TXST Day is considered working time, therefore you are not required to log any leave time. However, your involvement should be discussed with your supervisor to make arrangements for office coverage accordingly.

  • Yes, you may bring multiple children if they fall within the eligible age range and are registered in advance. Please note that you will need to fill out one registration form for each child you intend to participate.

  • No, the event is free for all registered participants.

  • Details about meals and refreshments will be shared closer to the event date.

  • Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended, as many activities may involve walking or outdoor participation. Additional guidance will be shared closer to the event date.