Here at Holiday Tots we like to give our followers a range of options; be it glamping, 5 star luxury, private villas – we pride ourselves on having something for everyone. Today we are showcasing some of the properties we work with that offer Kids Clubs. Kids Clubs are great for both the kids and adults – the kids are able to have fun with new friends they’ve made on holiday and parents are able to have a break knowing their kids are safe and having fun. Below is a bit about some of the properties Kids Clubs we feature – our owners have given some ideas and activities you too could try at home. Enjoy and have fun!
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
On the beautiful Island of Mauritius – Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is the ultimate in 5 star luxury. Their Kids club is purpose built in collaboration with Scott Dunn offering a dedicated area for kids aged 4 months – 12 years. It includes a games room and wading pool and there are weekly activities for specific age groups. The Kids Club is free for kids aged 3-12, kids from 4 months – 3 years will need to pay a supplement due to being left in the care of their in house nannies. They are in the process of including a ‘Crew’ program for teenagers over 12 too. It is open from 10am – 10pm.
Pasta Play: An easy activity for the younger kids is to cook up some pasta (all shapes and sizes) you can even colour the pasta with food colouring. It is a great sensory activity (and taste safe too). Give the kids a mirror and have them create a self portrait with the different shapes and coloured pasta.
Aphrodite Hills
Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus offers a range of family friendly accommodation, whether its an apartment or a private villa you can enjoy the benefits of having both a private villa and the facilities of a hotel / resort. The Kids Club at Aphrodite Hills will reopen on 5 July 2021. There is a Kids Club for children aged 3 – 12 as well as a Creche facility for babies and toddlers from 6 -36 months. Both are open from 9am – 5pm. When staying in one of the Elite Villas you will get unlimited access to the Kids Club, there is a fee of EUR8/hour for the Creche. When staying in the Superior Villas you will get a voucher for 5 hours in the kids club – it will then cost EUR 5 an hour after that. The Kids Club features a large indoor area, shaded outdoor play areas as well as a splash pool with a slide.
Why not recreate an Aphrodite Hills Kids club activity at home. You could set up a mini olympics in the park or garden, you will only need a few bits of equipment – hula hoop, some bean bags, egg and spoon. Another option is asetting up a mini pamper session – where you give your little one a pedicure and foot massage. It doesnt need to be super fancy – kids love simple things.
Siblu Holiday Villages
Siblu holiday villages boast swimming pools, water slides and kids clubs. Kids Clubs at Siblu Holiday Villages are free. Babies aged 1-3 aren’t left out and can enjoy the Bubble playrooms with their parents. Older kids will love making friends at Pirates, Barracudas and Teens Club. The clubs include a range of activities tailored to different age groups from sports, arts and crafts to talent shows and treasure hunts.
If you are keen to recreate the best of the Siblu kids club atmosphere in the comfort of your own home, check out Siblu social media accounts where our teams on-site have recently live-streamed a number of dance and entertainment sessions in the company of beloved mascots Max and Lili. There’s nothing like getting the whole family up and dancing in the living room to some classic Siblu tunes to make you feel that summer is finally here!
Imagine Roussillon
A tranquil, family friendly micro resort in the South of France. There are only 6 self contained apartments on the resort with a kids club and babysitting available too. A three step solution to keeping the kids busy so the adults can relax. On a typical day at Imagine Roussillon the kids will spend the morning enjoying the Kids Club, after lunch they can enjoy a dip in the heated pools. After the pools the kids can head to the nearby sandy beaches. They offer a structured entertainment programme, but are flexible and happy to personalise their activities – something they’re able to do as they only welcome 6 families at one time.
Why not try this one at home? We have been experimenting with various imagination games, such as getting the children to chalk out different locations on the (tiled) floor eg supermarket, florist, school, park. Then we might ask them to buy some imaginary flowers and deliver them to a friend in the park. The game develops when we invent scenarios such as a dinosaur being let loose in the supermarket, or road works blocking the traffic etc etc. It keeps them amused for ages!
Chateau Les Carrasses
At Chateau Les Carrasses their aim is to provide a no compromise holiday for the whole family. Blending 5 star hotel facilities with self catering accommodation for all families. Concierge services are adapted to include family activities, as well as having a kids club and offering babysitting. The Kids Club is open in July and August for kids aged 4-12 (Monday to Friday). Activities are based around water play, nature creativity, sports and adventure. The staff are bilingual too. Please note – charges do apply. The kids club has recently been relocated to a shady pine forest above the Chateau. Every morning the kids get to feed the chickens and collect eggs which are available free of charge from reception
One activity the kids love is our puppet shows. Simply made from a cardboard box (it even works with a shoebox), some colouring pens and some tissue paper the kids design a backdrop for the show and then cut out of cardboard their figures and attach to a long piece of cardboard that they can control from above.
La Garenne
La Garenne is made up of a collection of 6 holiday cottages, perfect for your next family holiday. With heated pools, play areas, kids club, kids swim sessions, and toys a plenty ! Kids Club is available for kids from 3 year and it gives parents a chance to visit local markets / restaurants. The kids will be provided with a light lunch too. Please note there is a charge for the kids club and there are a minimum of 4 kids needed. The kids swim session is run by an experienced and qualified instructor, perfect for kids not confident in the water but also for kids wanting to improve their technique. Charges apply. During May, June and September they offer an under 5’s special play day a week. Extra toys are brought out for the kids – it is free but requires parental supervision. There is also an indoor soft play available to keep the kids entertained if the weather isn’t perfect.
Sack races are a great at home activity. You can use old pillow cases. You could even get the kids to paint them to make them their own. Handles can easily be sewn on too, but are not necessary.
Pagel
Focussing on baby toddler and child friendly holidays, Pagel have thought of everything for your next family holiday. An arrival present on their pillow, toys galore and a kids club. The kids club runs 3 sessions a week compromising of crafts, adventure and on a Friday they have a kids tea which gives parents the opportunity to pack in peace. Timetables are planned for different age groups and is suitable for kids aged 3-11.
Children love blowing bubbles & most adults love bubbles too! This bubble blowing technique is amazing as you get hundreds of tiny bubbles which all form together to create a snake-like pattern. You can also add food dye to make the bubbles extra colourful. You will need: a shallow bowl. water, some washing up liquid, food dye, small plastic water bottle, an old sock (or square piece of material and an elastic band). Mix the washing up liquid with some water. Cut the bottom off the plastic bottle and attache the sock / material. Dip the sock in the liquid and blow through the top of the bottle to make the bubbles.
