Host a KinderPod
Share your outdoor space with other like-minded families. Feel confident that your children are close by, cared for, and most importantly, having safe fun!
Pick Your Pod
Learn more about the two types of KinderPods you can host.
Co-op Pod
- Staffed by an adult family member from the pod group.
- Free to host. One time registration fee for participating families.
- Pod leader is not covered by Kinder Outside umbrella insurance policy, but may be covered by host's homeowner's policy.
Facilitated Pod
- Staffed by a vetted professional facilitator who is insured and employed by Kinder Outside.
- Cost for families to join your pod is determined by the number of hours that the pod will meet.
- Fully customizable from the hours you meet to the activities your children do.
Hosting Requirements
Must be willing to provide access to drinking water, bathroom and sink.
If outdoor space contains a pool or is in close proximity, there must be a locking childproof fence around the pool.
If outdoor space is adjacent to a natural body of water, public building or parking lot, additional security measures must be taken to contain children, such as gates or temporary fences.
Equipment
You are not required to provide any equipment when hosting a pod, other than the great outdoors!
You are welcome to arrange for additional shade structures, seating, tables, and or play equipment, as long as all members of your pod are in agreement.
We encourage pods to set up their spaces according to their needs, and do not provide any company-owned equipment.
Enjoying the Outdoors
We recommend that pods stay outside as much as possible to maximize the benefits of outdoor time, and minimize any exposure risks.
With proper clothing, children can enjoy all the elements and a wide range of temperatures.
If inclement weather occurs and it is too cold or too hot to stay outdoors, it is up to each family within the pod to determine their participation in indoor activities.