Operation Sneak-A-Peek
How can Operation Sneak-a-Peek help my child?
During the program, children will:
- Become familiar with the hospital environment
- Meet some of the people who will be caring for them
- Become comfortable with scrub dress
- Learn about the equipment through play therapy
- Learn more about routine procedures involved in preparing children for surgery
- Have the opportunity to ask questions
- Return after surgery, if desired, to review and understand more about their recent surgical experiences
When is Operation Sneak-a-Peek?
Sneak-a-Peek tours are held the first Sunday of every month. Tours start at 4:00 p.m. and are designed to meet the needs of various ages. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend.
Personalized tours can be scheduled during weekday evenings. Call the Child Life Specialist for more information or to schedule a personalized tour for your child (603) 650-4380.
How do I find Operation Sneak-a-Peek?
You should arrive at the Same Day Program (PDF) waiting room on Level 4 and a staff member will meet you to begin the tour and answer any of your questions.
When should I plan to take the Sneak-a-Peek tour?
We recommend that children take the Sneak-a-Peek tour scheduled closest to their surgery date.
How do I sign up to take a Sneak-a-Peek tour?
Group tours:
- Call (603) 653-9883, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for reseravations, cancellations, or more information.
- For cancellations on the weekend of the scheduled tour call (603) 653-3100.
Personalized tours:
- Call (603) 650-4380, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for reservations, cancellations, or more information.
We look forward to sneaking a peek at you while you sneak a peek at us. We hope this program will take some of the mystery out of what happens before, during, and after surgery.
