Resort Kids Camps mean Caribbean fun for the whole family
Most established independent resorts have children’s programs as well. Some are full-time, some are seasonal.
The following is a directory of resorts with children’s programs. Pick up the phone before you pick your resort. Each one approaches the subject a little differently, and each destination offers sightseeing and activities that are appropriate for children of different ages and interests. Don’t be afraid to ask direct questions. These are your children you’re talking about. The resorts understand that. They want you to be completely comfortable, and you want your kids to be comfortable so you can relax. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
ALLEGRO RESORTS, Aruba; Bavaro, Dominican Republic; Cozumel and Playacar, Mexico; Dunes & Laguna Mar, Margarita Island, Venezuela.
- PROGRAMS: Little Village Clubs
- AGES: 4-12
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Kiddie Kraze – Kids under 12 stay free with parents from April through Dec. 18. Available at Allegro Cozumel, Playacar and Bavaro.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-858-2258
ATLANTIS RESORT, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
- PROGRAMS: As of July 1, Discover Camp produced with the Discovery Channel.
- AGES: 5-12
- COST: US$45 for full day, US$30 for half-day.
- SPECIALS: Kids age 17 and under are free year-round. Meal plan is US$55 per day, per adult and US$28 for kids 6-12; kids under 6 eat free when parents are on the plan.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-ATLANTIS
BEACHES AND SANDALS RESORTS
- RESERVATIONS: 800-SANDALS
BEACHES NEGRIL
- PROGRAMS: Kid’s Kamp
- AGES: 0-12
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Kids get 30% off published rates for any length of stay. Valid April-June 13, August 29-November 14.
BEACHES TURKS & CAICOS
- PROGRAMS: Kids Kamp
- AGES: Up to 10
- COST: Free
BOLONGO BEACH RESORT, St. Thomas, USVI.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-524-4746;
BOSCOBEL BEACH, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: SuperKids
- AGES: Infants-teens
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Kids under 14 stay and eat free when sharing room with parents (one per adult).
- INFORMATION: 800-GO-SUPER
THE BUCCANEER, St. Croix, USVI.
- PROGRAMS: Kids Club
- AGES: 4-12
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: During the summer, all kids under 12 stay free and get complimentary breakfast, use of snorkel gear, water floats and beach toys.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-255-3881
CASA DE CAMPO, La Romana, Dominican Republic.
- PROGRAMS: Kidz ‘n Casa, Kidz’ Care.
- AGES: 3-12
- COST: US$15 for Kidz ‘n Casa; US$20 for Kidz’ Care.
- SPECIALS: Children 12 and under (up to two) stay free when parents are on an all-inclusive package of US$157 per day, per person; good through October 31.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-877-3643
CLUB MED, Eleuthera, Bahamas; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; La Caravelle, Guadeloupe; Sainte Lucie, St. Lucia.
- PROGRAMS: Baby Club, Petit Club, Mini Club, Teen Club.
- AGES: 4 months-teens
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Baby and Petit Clubs: Space is limited. Kids under 4 need medical certificate proving them free of contagious diseases, issued no more than 2 days prior to departure.
- SPECIALS: Savings of up to US$600 per person for weekend travel for families with kids 2-11.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-CLUB-MED
COYABA BEACH RESORT, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: No formal program, but kid-friendly activities.
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No charge for cribs. Refrigerators are available on request for nominal charge.
- SPECIALS: Kids 12 and under stay free in the same room with parents. Meal plans are 50% off for kids 12 and under.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-237-3237;
FANTASY ISLAND BEACH RESORT, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras.
- PROGRAMS: No formal program.
- AGES: All
- COST: Free
- RESERVATIONS: 011-504-455-5157.
THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, Nevis.
- PROGRAMS: Children’s Activities Center
- AGES: 3-9
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No ocean or pool activities.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-819-5053
FRANKLYN D. RESORTS, St. Ann, Jamaica and Pebbles, Trelawny, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: Mini-club and Teen Program at St. Ann and Small World Kids Club in Trelawny.
- AGES: 2-teens
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vacation Nanny concierge service provided to each family.
- SPECIALS: Kids 16 and under stay and eat free when sharing room with parents.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-330-8272
HALF MOON GOLF, TENNIS & BEACH CLUB, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: Children’s Centre
- AGES: 3-14
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Through October 31, up to two kids under 12 sharing room with one or both parents on meal plan stay free.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-339-9728;
HOLIDAY INN RESORTS
- RESERVATIONS: 800-HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY INN ARUBA BEACH RESORT & CASINO
- PROGRAMS: Little Rascals Club
- AGES: 5-12
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Up to two kids under 13 free w/parent.
HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE RESORT, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: Kids Club, Kids Sunspree Vacation Club.
- AGES: 6 months-17
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Medical form and birth certificate required.
- SPECIALS: Kids 12 and under staying with parents eat free; children 19 and under stay free with parents.
HYATT RESORTS – CAMP HYATT
- RESERVATIONS: 800-233-1234
HYATT REGENCY ARUBA RESORT & CASINO
- PROGRAMS: Camp Hyatt Watapana
- AGES: 3 to 12
COST: US$45 per child for full day with lunch. US$30 per child for the afternoon. - SPECIALS: Through December 19, rates include seventh night free, discount on beach toys and one day at Camp Hyatt.
HYATT REGENCY CERROMAR BEACH RESORT/HYATT DORADO BEACH RESORT AND CASINO, Puerto Rico.
- PROGRAMS: Camp Hyatt
- AGES: 3-12
- COST: US$40 full day; US$20 half-day.
- SPECIALS: Sunshine on Sale rates include one night free, one day of Camp Hyatt, tennis daily, US$25 casino chips and 25% discount on selected beach toys.
HYATT REGENCY GRAND CAYMAN RESORT
- PROGRAMS: Camp Hyatt
- AGES: 3-12
- COST: CI$45 for day program. CI$10 for field trip.
- SPECIALS: Sunshine on Sale rates include fifth night free, one day of Camp Hyatt for up to two kids and 25% discount on selected beach toys.
JALOUSIE HILTON RESORT AND SPA, Jalousie, St. Lucia.
- PROGRAMS: Hilton Learning Center
- AGES: 5-17
- COST: Free; field trips are extra.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-932-3322
POINCIANA BEACH HOTEL, Negril, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: Just for Kids
- AGES: 3-14
- COST: Free
- RESERVATIONS: 800-468-6728;
RADISSON CABLE BEACH CASINO & GOLF RESORT, Nassau, Bahamas.
- PROGRAMS: Camp Junkanoo
- AGES: 4-11
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Swimming not included.
- SPECIALS: Kids 17 and under stay free in room with parents; kids 12 and under stay and eat free on the all-inclusive plan.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-333-3333
RENAISSANCE GRAND RESORTS
- RESERVATIONS: 800-HOTELS-1;
RENAISSANCE GRAND BEACH RESORT, St. Thomas, USVI.
- PROGRAMS: Club Gecko for Kids
- AGES: 4-12
- COST: US$20
RENAISSANCE JAMAICA GRANDE RESORT, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: Club Mongoose.
- AGES: 2-12
- COST: Free for all-inclusive guests, US$15 per child, per day for others.
RITZ CARLTON, St. Thomas, USVI.
- PROGRAMS: Ritz Kids
- AGES: 4-12
- COST: US$39 for half-day program w/lunch, US$30 for half-day (no lunch) and US$50 for whole day, including Ritz Kids T-shirt.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Water-release form required for aquatic activities.
- SPECIALS: Kids 18 and under stay free when sharing room with their parents.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-241-3333
ROSEWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
- RESERVATIONS: 800-928-3000;
ROSEWOOD’S CANEEL BAY, St. John, USVI.
- PROGRAMS: Turtle Town Children’s Center
- AGES: 3-teens
- COST: US$50 per full day or US$35 per half-day.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From January 3 to March 15, children 8-16 are welcome. From March 16 to December 19, all ages are welcome.
- SPECIALS: No charge for one child up to 16 years old sharing a room with parents. June-October, second bedroom for kids 16 and under accompanying parents is 50% off daily room rate.
ROSEWOOD’S LITTLE DIX BAY, Virgin Gorda, BVI.
- PROGRAMS: Children’s Grove
- AGES: 3-teens
- COST: US$35 per child, per day or US$200 per week. US$20 per day for the Little Dix Bay Teenager Program.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: During February, the resort welcomes kids 8 and up. Kids of all ages are welcome the rest of the year. Parents with kids 5 and under are required to book air-conditioned accommodations.
- SPECIALS: From June-October, second room for kids 16 and under accompanied by parents is 50% off the daily room rate.
ROYAL WESTMORELAND, Barbados.
- PROGRAMS: Pelican Children’s Club
- AGES: 4-16
- COST: US$25 per child.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Advance bookings required for some activities. Tennis and golf lessons available.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-500-6307;
SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT & MARINA, St. Thomas.
- PROGRAMS: KidsKlub
- AGES: 4-12
- COST: Free
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Current immunization records required.
- SPECIALS: Kids 18 and under sharing a room with parents stay free. Kids under 12 dining with parents in Seagrape restaurant eat free.
- RESERVATIONS: 800-524-2090
SHAW PARK BEACH HOTEL, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- PROGRAMS: The Minnow Club
- AGES: 2-12
- COST: Free
- SPECIALS: Kids sharing room with parents stay free.
