Family VACATIONS on HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Hilton Head Island provides a safe, natural setting for your family vacation.
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With the enchantments for both the young and young-at-heart, Hilton Head is an ideal place to bring the whole family. Inspire creativity with shells and sandcastles, and let them play as they please on our broad, sandy shores.
The Coastal Discovery Museum offers nature tours and cruises of Hilton Head, as well as history and ecological programs for all ages. Check out their 'Gettin' to Know a Gator' program held in the summer, that features a live alligator that the kids can get their picture with. Or plan to go on one of the kayak tours of the waterways and get up close to dolphins and other marinelife.
The Sandbox, An Interactive Children's Museum is great for families to learn, explore, and play together. The museum offers interactive exhibits, and activities that lets your child's imagination run wild. Visit their web site for information on summer programs.
Island Playground, an indoor playground offers inflatable slides, obstacle courses, imagination stations, and a family picnic area. They also have a separate toddler exploration area with climbers, soft play gymnastics and tunnels.
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina has year-round productions, exhibits, and festivals. And from June-August, your family can listen to an outdoor concert and cap your evening with a brilliant summertime fireworks display in Shelter Cove Harbour.
One of the most popular activities while visiting is biking. With miles of both paved and dirt paths covering the Island, there isn’t a place visitors can’t go with their bikes, including the 12 miles of sandy beaches. Click here for a map of Hilton Head Island's Bike Pathways.View bike safety information.
Whatever your family chooses, Hilton Head Island's opportunities for family fun are endless!
Children's Camps
Sometimes kids want to strike out on their own and take advantage of all the Island has to offer. When the simple pleasure of sandcastles is not enough, the Hilton Head Island offers myriad options for kids to pursue their own interests. From supervised recreation at the Island’s resorts to specialized sports camps, there is a program that will satisfy every kid’s personality and parent’s peace of mind. Children of every age will have fun exploring the diverse activities of Hilton Head Island with these programs:
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa – This casually elegant seaside resort offers The Westin Kids Club for ages 4-12, a full or half-day program of activities including arts & crafts, trips to the beach or pool and the Westin Kids Club Discovery Room filled with it’s own movie library and photo corner. Cost for the Westin Kids Club is $70 per day ($50 for each additional sibling) or $290 per week ($225 per week for each additional sibling). Half-day programs are $45 per child ($35 for each additional sibling). Let the kids have a night on their own at Kids Night Out. Meet other kids for an evening of crafts, games, beach activity (if weather permits), dinner and a movie. The Westin Kids Club Family Excursions are a great way for the entire family to explore Hilton Head Island in a way unlike any other. Learn about local culture and traditions, island history, animals that live in and around Hilton Head Island and much more! Westin Kids Club program is available seasonally. Please call 843.681.4000 for more information.
Crowne Plaza Resort – This AAA four-diamond resort offers camps with a variety of activities such as a vist to the WaterFun Park, kayaking (ages 6 and up), a dolphin cruise, bowling, or a visit to the Sandbox. Children 3-12 years are invited to join for a fun-filled day with games, arts and crafts, swimming and much more. Ages 3-5 years are welcome in the morning session from 9am-1pm; ages 6-12 years can join for a full day or half day.Lunch and/or snack provided. Pre-registration is recommended. Spring (May 5-26) Saturdays only. Summer (May 28-September 8) Monday-Saturday. Call (843) 842-2400x7620 for information.
The Sea Pines Resort – This resort, situated on Harbour Town Golf Links, offers “Fun for Kids!” – a summer day camp for ages 4-12. Handpicked counselors entertain kids with bowling, putt-putt golf, beach games and a cruise every Friday to see dolphins in Calibogue Sound. Half and full-day programs are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For information, call (843) SEA-PINE. For kids who want a sports experience, Sea Pines offers a "Future Stars" Junior Golf Program for a fun introduction to the game by PGA Golf Professionals. Children also can benefit from the expertise of former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion, Stan Smith, at Sea Pines Racquet Club, ranked number one in the nation for tennis programs by Tennis Magazine. For information, call (843) SEA-PINE.
Island Playground Cardio Kids Camp (Drop off the kids and go shop at the outlets!) Morning Camps or Day Camps are offered June 2 - August 22. Island Playground is and indoor playground featuring inflatable fun and creative play for kids under 12. Camp activities include supervised free play on the inflatables and Imagination Stations, sports conditioning games and arts and crafts time. Day Camp (9 am - 2 pm) $25/day, Morning Camp (9 am - 12 pm) $18/day. Please call (843) 837 - 8383 or visit www.island-playground.com for more information.
The International Junior Golf Academy offers monthly and weekly boarding camps from mid-June through mid-August for ages 12 and up. Young golfers from around the world come for intensive instruction by PGA teaching professionals, a low student-instructor ratio and fun activities such as pool parties and picnics. Skip Malek, a “PGA Teacher of the Year,” directs the school. For information, call (800) 925-0467.
For kids who want to indulge their creative side, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina offers half- and full-day workshops in dance and theater with artists-in-residence, such as the cast of the summer’s feature production. Call (843) 842-ARTS for more information.
