Beach Resorts & Kids' Programs

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers The Ritz Kids program, an exclusive supervised children's program designed specifically for younger guests ages 5 through 12. The Ritz Kids program allows parents to play while children stay with trained and certified counselors. Traditional camp activities include beach games and water sports, arts and crafts and rely races and tag games. For children looking for something a little more adventurous tai chi classes, environmental and nature programs and turtle education are also offered.

When the parents need a night alone, check out the "Kids Night Out" offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Young guests will enjoy games, movies and arts and crafts along with dinner. When weather permits, children are sure to have fun on hayrides and at bonfires with s'mores.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island also schedules Pirate Tuck-ins nightly for little guests. The resort characters, Captain Louis Aury, Princess Amelia and Amelia's Treasure (a special parrot) arrive in the room with a treasure chest full of pirate booty to take home. During the tuck-in, milk and cookies are delivered while the special characters read a bedtime story.

Teenagers aren't forgotten at The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island. "Our Space Teen Lounge" is equipped with the latest gadgets for guests ages 13-19. The lounge is stocked with flat screen TVs, X-Box and Playstation games, I-Pods and laptop computers. Activities include kayaking, pizza and movie nights along with surfing lessons.

Little guests at Amelia Island Plantation are invited to Kids' Camp Amelia. For a fun time, kids can come to camp in the morning, afternoon or all day and it's open seven days a week. The award-winning children's programs offer a variety of great experiences. Daily activities include swimming, arts and crafts and nature programs. During the summer special programs include golf and tennis clinics.

When the parents are away, the kids can play at the Just For Kids dinner party, where children go on hayrides, treasure hunts or participate in a theme night. Themes range from PJ parties to movie nights. Just For Kids runs Wednesday through Saturday nights from March through September and from October to February on Thursdays through Saturday nights.

Teen guests will want to enroll in Amelia Island Plantation's "Teen Explorers" once they arrive at the resort. Guests ages 11-19 will enjoy special activities just for them, including bowling, trivia, basketball and trips to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Children will make memories that last a lifetime at Ginn Hammock Beach Resort. The "Kid's Crew Camp" offers special activities such as scavenger hunts, beach games and pool fun. "Kids' Crew" is a camp created just for guests ages four to 12, but guests of all ages will love this oceanfront paradise.

The Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, was named one of the "Top 50 Favorite Family Resorts" by Better Homes & Gardens. Located just steps away from some of the most beautiful beaches, undisturbed marsh lands, and fresh ocean breezes, the hotel is proud to offer excursions by foot, bike or boat. Enjoy a wide variety of activities at the Cabana Beach Club, an exclusive offering at this Ponte Vedra resort. The Atlantic waves provide the perfect environment for body surfing, sun bronzing, shell scouring, and soul searching. The Cabana Beach Club pool area offers a playground and baby pool for the little guests.

The "Sawgrass Grasshopper Gang" is a supervised children's program, tailored to ages five to 12. Operated by youth-education specialists, this special program is designed to fulfill the vacation wish lists of pint-sized guests and also allows parents to enjoy a few precious private moments. Kids activities include sandcastle sculpting, "dive-in" movies, scavenger hunts, nature hikes and "pizza and pool" parties.

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