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1CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Carnival refers to its kids' program as Camp Carnival. Camp Carnival is a year-round, fleetwide program that provides daily fun-filled and age-appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 2 and 15 years old. In addition, there is supervised "free play" and evening babysitting service (for a nominal fee). Scheduled activities are planned for the following age groups: Toddlers (2 - 5 years old), Juniors (6 - 8 years old), Intermediate (9 - 11 years old) and Teens (12 - 15 years old). Here is a sampling of activities offered for each age group:
Toddlers (ages 2 - 5)
Activities Include:
Splash Pool Fun
Family Games
Cartoon Time
Little Tykes Toys
Learn Your Colors
Sponge Painting
Cookie Decorating
Pizza Pig-Out
Face Painting
Fun Shape Bingo
Juniors (ages 6 - 8)
Activities Include:
Talent Show
Coketail Party
Face Painting
Outdoor Fun & Games
Sea Animals
Disney Trivia
Puppet Show
Button Making
Cookie Decorating
Let's Make an Ice Cream Sundae
Intermediates (ages 9 - 11)
Activities Include:
Come Have Breakfast
Swimming Under the Stars
T-Shirt Painting
Photography Workshop
Meet the Entertainment Backstage
Jewelry Making
Scavenger Hunts
Outdoor Fun
Talent Show
Ping-Pong, Video & Volleyball Tournaments
Teens (ages 12 - 15)
Activities Include:
Ping-Pong Tournaments
Pool Party
Photography Workshop
Talent Show
Dating Game/Teen Dance
Show Time
Pizza Pig-Out
Video Game Tournaments
Dance Class
Indoor Beach Party
Younger teens will only be allowed in the onboard disco until 10:45pm. After 11:00pm, any guests under the age of 16 must leave the disco. The Camp Carnival staff will coordinate late night activities for guests 15-years-old and younger. Activities may include a late night movie, Karaoke, "Swim Under the Stars", etc.
Program activities and age groups are subject to change.
Carnival would like to note that Camp Carnival is not a "daycare". The program is designed so that families are able to enjoy quality family time together, and yet also have the choice of being with peers of their own age, whenever desired.
Camp Carnival Counselors
Carnival knows that every parent wants the best for their children. That's why they've hired only the best youth counselors to run their Camp Carnival program. Every Camp Carnival counselor is either college-educated in a related field, or has professional childcare experience, or both. Carnival also performs a thorough background check on each and every one of their youth counselors. And every one of the youth staff is fully trained in CPR and basic first aid. Camp Carnival counselors are qualified and dedicated to making sure your children are safe, happy and having the time of their lives.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINES
Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean® and Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots programs comprise one of the most comprehensive youth activity programs in the vacation industry. And you can feel confident leaving your children, over three years of age, with the youth program staff because every member of the youth staff holds a college degree in education or other related field, or has qualified experience in working with children.
From 6-36 months of age, Royal Caribbean's tiniest guests and their parents are invited to participate in the Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua Tots Programs. Developed by Fisher-Price exclusively for Royal Caribbean International, these activities are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during activity sessions.
Kids from 3-17 may take part in Royal Caribbean's complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program. Adventure Ocean was specially designed to blend educational activities with just plain fun. To participate in the Adventure Ocean programs, children must be three years of age and potty-trained (diaper and pull-up free).
Aqua Babies: Ages 6-18 months (Activities may vary from ship to ship.)
To make your time onboard even more enjoyable, join your 6 to 18-month-old in the fun of Aqua Babies, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session offers age-appropriate activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they are sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all Aqua Babies playgroup sessions. Activities may include:
Musical Inspiration - Treat your baby to the inspiration and joy of music, as we introduce musical instruments and explore rhythm, movement and creativity.
Making It Happen - Your child's growing comprehension of cause and effect contributes to increased self-confidence. Join us in activities that help babies learn how they affect the world around them.
Mission Accomplished - Enjoy interesting, age-appropriate toys together and enhance your child's willingness to try new things. This playgroup offers activities to help you encourage baby's sense of accomplishment.
Everyday Early Learning - Today's activities will reinforce early learning, exposing your baby to concepts such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors and more.
Get Up & Go - The toys and activities in this session will help promote social, emotional and, most importantly, physical development through crawling, music, imaginative play and more.
Discovering My World - Babies natural curiosity about the world around them leads to new discoveries and surprises each day. This playgroup session is full of ways to examine, discover, build and wonder.
Aqua Tots: Ages 18-36 months (Activities may vary from ship to ship.)
To make your time onboard even more enjoyable, join your 18 to 36-month-old in the fun of Aqua Tots, interactive playgroup sessions developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price. Each 45-minute session offers age-appropriate activities that expose children to new experiences and teach you how to make playtime learning time as well. Plus, your little one will be all smiles and giggles as they make new discoveries, sing, sway and play with great toys they are sure to love. A parent or caregiver MUST accompany children during all Aqua Tots playgroup sessions. Activities may include:
Fun On The Farm - Join Little People® friends to explore connections between farm animals, the sounds they make and the ways they move.
On Vacation - Here you are, on a family vacation - what better time to share ideas with your childe about the places you'll see, the things you'll do, the way you're traveling, and more.
Let's Get Rolling - So many vehicles, doing so many things! Learn what they're used for. Vrrooomm!
Out & About In The Neighborhood - Discover people and places in your neighborhood. Learn about familiar places, community helpers and transportation while role-playing with Little People® friends.
Little Architects - Little ones build big imaginations as they create cities, farms, jungles, and more, with special building blocks and toys.
Learning Fundamentals - Kids love to sing, dance, and learn new things! We'll get them moving and singing as they learn A-B-C's, 1-2-3's, phonics, shapes, colors, and more, with the help of learning toys, music, games and lots of other fun activities.
Aquanauts: Ages 3-5
All Aquanauts must be three years old and toilet trained. No pull-ups or diapers please. Activities may vary from ship to ship. The Aquanauts' program has been designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5. A member of the Youth Staff supervises all activities, which include:
Adventure Science - Conducted by Royal Caribbean's specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Wacky Water Workshop, Magnetic Mayhem, H2O Thunder Races, Gummy Candies and Bubbling Potions.
Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Children are introduced to the fine art of Japanese fish printing called Gyotaku. Aquanauts also decorate pillowcases, make pet rocks and draw ships for the Captain.
Sail Into Storytime - These theme-related storytime sessions bring each story to life with activities, discussions on each story and hands-on activities for the children to participate in following each reading.
Other Games and Theme Activities - Nutty Nicknames, Un-Birthday Party, Cookie Creations, Ice Cream Party, Rock-N-Roll Party, Face Painting, Pirate Night, Talent Show, Country Western Night, Pajama Rama Movie Night and Carnival Night.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Aquanauts can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that visit CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.
Coupons and Prizes - Every time Aquanauts participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!
Explorers: Ages 6-8 (Activities may vary from ship to ship.)
The Explorers' program features a bit more advanced game-time fun than the Aquanauts program. All Explorer activities are complete with adult supervision by the Youth Staff and include:
Adventure Science - Conducted by Royal Caribbean's specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured programs include: Space Mud, Hair Raising Experience, Wacky Water Workshop, Staggering Through The Stars and Gummy Candies.
Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Explorers are introduced to the fine art of Mexican Sliver Trinkets. They also decorate T-shirts and pillowcases.
Other Explorer Games and Theme Activities - Wacky Olympics, Name That Tune, Dancing Through the Decades, Pirate Night, Ice Cream Party, Country Western Night, Bingo and Movie Mania.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Explorers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that visit CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.
Coupons and Prizes - Every time Explorers participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!
Voyagers: Ages 9-11 (Activities may vary from ship to ship.)
In the Voyagers program, children between 9 and 12 enjoy a wide range of fun activities - all of which are fully supervised by the expert staff. Activities include:
Adventure Science - Conducted by Royal Caribbean's specially-trained Adventure Scientists, this program combines fun and hands-on science experiments. Featured Programs include: Forensic Fun, Alien Encounter, Volcanoes, Space Mud, Hair Raising Experience and The Mystery of the Motion of the Ocean.
Adventure Art - These activities acquaint kids with diverse cultures through art. Voyagers discover Native American Spirit Stones and learn how Native American cultures decorate these stones to represent qualities of spirits.
Other Voyager Games and Theme Activities - The X Games, Rockin' Through the Decades, Reggae Beach Party, Scavenger Hunts, List-O-Rama, Backstage Tour, Horse Racing, Win Cruise or Draw, Talent Show and Sports Tournaments.
Out Island Activities on CocoCay and Labadee - Voyagers can enjoy Adventure Beach activities on itineraries that visit CocoCay and Labadee. Kids can join the Adventure Ocean Staff and participate in Sand Castle Building, Drip Drip Drop, Adventure Family Water Balloon Toss, Beach Relays, Parachute Games and Tug of War.
Coupons and Prizes - Every time Voyagers participate in Adventure Ocean activities they earn Adventure Ocean coupons. At the end of the cruise vacation kids can trade their coupons in for cool Adventure Ocean prizes!
Navigators: Ages 12-14
Adventure Ocean Programs - With a less structured atmosphere, the Navigator program is designed for kids who are a bit older. Although the youth staff hosts all activities, Navigators can come and go as they please. Whatever they're in the mood for - sports, mingling or just hanging out - chances are they're sure to have a great time on this vacation. Activities include:
Adventure Sports
Karaoke
Adventure Theater
Backstage Tour
Pool Parties
Dancing
Talent Show
Adventure Art
Scavenger Hunts
Themed Parties
Guests Ages 15-17
This program gives our soon-to-be adults more freedom. Events are hosted until the wee hours of the night and guests can come and go at their leisure. Activities include:
Adventure Sports
Pool Parties
Karaoke
Fetch It
Hook It Up
Battle of the Sexes
Majority Rules
Themed Parties
Pool Parties
Late Night Movies
Dancing in the Teens Only Nightclub
Great Prizes - Teens are given an Adventure Ocean Credit Card when they participate in activities for the first time. They continue to earn credit as they participate and at the end of the Cruise vacation they can cash in their credit for cool Adventure Ocean prizes.
Hours of Activities
Aqua Babies & Aqua Tots
Hours vary based on ship and itinerary. To find specific times for your sailing, please check your "Aqua News" newsletter once you're onboard.
Aquanauts, Explorers & Voyagers
At Sea: 9:00am - Noon, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
In Port: 9:00am - Noon, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Navigators
Activities are scheduled throughout the day and early evening. The Teen Center (available on all ships, except Nordic Empress) is open from 10:30pm - 2:00am each evening. Teens are welcome to come and socialize and participate in activities, make new friends and dance to the latest hits.
Dining and Beverages
Special Kids' Menu
The Royal Caribbean kids' menu features all the food that kids love: Fried Chicken and Fish, Pizza, Steak, Hamburgers, Peanut Butter, Hot Dogs and Mac and Cheese. It's the yummiest kids menu on the ocean!
Coke Program
On a Royal Caribbean Cruise, children have their own beverage programs, too. Young cruisers, 18 years and younger, can have as many fountain soft drinks as they like for a fixed price by participating in the Kid's Coke Special. This can be purchased onboard throughout the ships' lounges and beverage service counters.
Kids Dining with the Youth Staff
Royal Caribbean offers parents the opportunity to dine without their children, allowing them to participate in more Adventure Ocean Activities. Each Royal Caribbean ship offers the Adventure Ocean Dinner option on certain nights from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. These kids-only dinners are hosted by Royal Caribbean's expert Youth Staff and give children an additional opportunity to meet and mingle - while giving parents the opportunity to dine on their own.
Adventure Ocean Staff
Royal Caribbean puts your kids in good hands. Each of their Adventure Ocean Staff members holds a four year degree from an accredited College or University in Education, Recreation or related major, an extensive background in working with large groups of youth ages 3-17, and 3-5 years working in team situations. Royal Caribbean also requires 3-5 years experience working in school/community sponsored youth programs or summer camps. Certifications in CPR and Basic First Aid are also required. Some of the Youth Staff even speak Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Cantonese. Royal Caribbean's Adventure Ocean staff are handpicked for their ability to engage and entertain youth of all ages. Their job is to make sure that all kids have a great time, and meet new friends in a safe, healthy, stimulating environment.
Baby-sitting
Group sitting is available on all ships and is supervised by the youth staff. The service is offered from 10:00pm - 1:00am each evening in the youth facilities. Children must be at least three years of age, potty trained and pull-up diaper free to enter the youth facilities and participate in activities. The rate is $5 per hour, per child.
In-stateroom sitting must be booked through the Purser's/Guest Relations Desk at least 24 hours in advance. It cannot be booked prior to the cruise vacation and there is no guarantee that sitters will be available. The in-stateroom sitting service is offered from 8:00am - 2:00am, and children must be at least one year old. Approximate rates are $8 per hour for one or two children within the same family, $10 per hour for three children within the same family.
Times and prices are subject to change without notice. Payment for baby-sitting services must be made in cash.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
Norwegian's fun and flexible Kid's Crew and Teen Club programs are designed for kids from age 2 to 17. The well-trained counselors offer an age-appropriate array of fun-filled options so kids can get as much excitement out of the cruise as their parents do.
NCL's Kid's Crew Program
Activities are organized according to age group.
Junior Sailors (ages 2-5)
Junior Sailors are amused by storytelling, T-shirt painting, arts and crafts, face painting, magic shows, and Circus at Sea. Outdoor and indoor games provide endless hours of fun.
First Mates (ages 6-8)
Onboard NCL, First Mates participate in wacky cooking classes, decorative T-shirt painting, sing-alongs, and poolside root beer float parties. The "Kid's Crew" program also coordinates on-shore activities including a treasure hunt and a sandcastle building competition on NCL's private island.
Navigators (ages 9-12)
Navigators test their skill at Sega and video games and search for treasures on scavenger hunts. Evenings are filled with pajama parties, movies and camp-outs with flashlights and tents.
Teens (ages 13-17)
NCL entertains Teens throughout the daytime and into the evening. By day, Teens enjoy pool parties, volleyball and basketball, the Newlymet Game, and trivia contests. Evenings are filled with NCL's Broadway-style shows and spectaculars, line dancing, teen disco (not available on all ships), and special theme parties.
Program and age groups are subject to change.
Kid's Crew Program
The "Kid's Crew" program includes a plethora of supervised games, T-shirts for design painting, and a Mom and Dad's Night Out. Children receive their own Cruise News detailing daily events. A complimentary chef's hat, also included in the program, is essential for creative cooking classes where children can make decorative pizzas or cookies. NCL's autograph/scrapbooks make perfect mementos of the kids' experiences and friendships. Junior cruisers can even celebrate their birthdays on the high seas with NCL's special "Kid's Crew" birthday parties. NCL also offers eight delicious children's menus to tempt the most finicky eaters. And of course, there's always peanut butter and jelly on hand, just in case. The fleetwide program is available year-round and is free of charge.
Kid's Crew Staff
An exceptionally qualified staff of trained counselors run NCL's "Kid's Crew" program in a safe and secure environment. The staff attends special training courses on team and confidence building, communication skills, safety, and working with children who have special needs.
Babysitting
In addition to regularly scheduled hours on days at sea, including 7:00pm - 10:00pm, NCL's "Kid's Crew" program is available on port days for Group Sitting from 9:00am - 5:00pm, and every evening from 10:00pm - 1:00am for a nominal fee, providing children with even more occasions to enjoy the creative activities that have been specifically designed for them.
Hope this helps.
Cheryl
http://www.lezgotravel.com
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