
Grades 3-6
The Kalahari
February 24 - 25, 2023
KIDS BLAST Docs
Click on a tab or use the menu tree on the left after clicking on a tab. These documents will help you plan and promote Kids Blast!
Frequentely ASKED Questions
For 2023, Kids Blast will be a two-day format!
You will need to click on the registration link at the top of the page. While on that page, you will see a button for credit card payment or check payment. Click the appropriate button for how you plan to pay and then complete group registration.
If paying by check, send payment to the Network Office.
*There is a sample student registration to send to your families online in the docs section.
*All adult sponsors attending Kids Blast, should complete your church's volunteer application including a background check. A sample background check consent form is available in the docs section online.
You will need to fill out the group registration form again for any new registration. You can add people to your group registrations up until February 22nd.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY REGISTRATIONS MADE AFTER JANUARY 25th WILL INCUR A $5 LATE FEE.
No, you will need to reserve a room within our KIds Blast room block from the Kalahari seperately.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your room is paid for with a credit card and that individual not staying in your room block, you will need to fill out this form https://www.kalahariresorts.com/media/5331/creditcard-authorization-form-november-2020.pdf
Kids Blast room block with The Kalahari will expire January 25th.
Room reservations can be made here https://book.passkey.com/e/50260435
Yes. If the name on a Reservation is different than the name on the Credit Card used, and the owner of the Credit Card will not be at Check-in, the following steps are required:
1. Click here to open and print the Credit Card Authorization Form.
2. Complete the form in its entirety, including the signature of the credit card holder.
3. Obtain photocopies of the front and back of the credit card used to make the reservation as well as the credit card holder's photo ID. Please note that the back of the credit card must have the card holder's signature. The signature on the form must match the Signature on the Credit Card and Drivers License.
4. Please send the completed Letter of Authorization form, photocopies of the front and back of the credit card and card holder's ID to dellscallcenterfax@kalahariresorts.com, or Fax them to: (608) 254-6116.
5. The completed Letter of Authorization form, photocopies of the front and back of the credit card and card holder's ID must be received more than 7 days prior to the arrival date to be accepted.
You will need to fill out this form to be tax-exempt https://www.kalahariresorts.com/media/2893/taxexempt_document.pdf
Registration for Kids Blast closes February 23rd.
You will check in at the Kids Blast conference table on the convention center side (Check-In opens at 12pm on Friday)
IF STAYING AT THE KALAHARI FRIDAY:
Along with checking in at the Kids Blast conference table, you will need to check in to your room at The Kalahari registration desk in the main lobby. Note that this can be a busy place with a 30-45 minute wait.
Per Kalahari policy, outside food can only be eaten in your rooms.
PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR GROUP MEET YOU IN HALLWAYS TO EAT DINNER ON FRIDAY OR BREAKFAT ON SATURDAY!
No, each group is responsible for their own dinner on Friday.
Here are some restaurant options close:
McDonalds - 1200 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
Burger King -1 120 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
Subway - 421 Wiscon Dells Parkway
Domino's - 584 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South (608.253.1900)
Jimmy John's - 322 State Hwy 13 (608.254.5200)
PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR GROUP MEET YOU IN HALLWAYS TO EAT DINNER ON FRIDAY OR BREAKFAT ON SATURDAY!
Lunch will be pizza, cookie and drink.
If there is anyone in your group that needs gluten free pizza, please contact Adair at 715.942.8360 or adair@wnmdag.org
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY DIETARY ACCOMENDATION WE CAN FACILITATE IS GLUTEN FREE BREAD.
These optional passes are for the indoor amusement park at The Kalahari. You can purchase passes when registering your group online.
You can visit their website here https://www.kalahariresorts.com/wisconsin/parks-and-passes/tom-foolerys/
Groups may enjoy the water park before Kids Blast starts on Friday or on Saturday afternoon after Kids Blast ends.
Water park passes are valid from 12:00pm-10:00pm on Friday and until 10:00pm on Saturday.
*Helpful hint - Ask parents to pack swimsuits in a separate platic bag labeled with the child's name so kids are ready when you arrive and you don't have to search through luggage
You do not have to pre-register for classes on Satuday. We do recommend that student select alternate class options in case the class they chose becomes full.
Everyone is assigned to color groups by a wristband and seated in assigned color group areas. Entry doors are also designated by color and marked with signs. When doors open, a member(s) of your group may save a block of seats for your entire group.
If you still have questions, check out the FAQ page on The Kalahari's website https://www.kalahariresorts.com/wisconsin/help/faq#11328
