Children's Activities on Bonaire
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Sunscreen
makes happy faces Photo courtesy of Julie Morgan |
Bonaire has always been a great place for families to vacation. Youngsters can enjoy almost all of the same activities right along with their parents. SCUBA diving is about the only sport with an age restriction, 10 years old for Jr. Certification, so many of the resorts have instituted programs tailored for the younger set. In addition to the fun programs below, many of the diver operators are offering SASY - Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths. The gear is similar to SCUBA gear but is made to fit children starting about age 5. The child-sized BCD keeps the child at the surface while a mini tank with regulator and gauge supply air. Great for those little divers that just can't wait to join Mom and Dad.
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SASY - Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths Photo courtesy of Jake Richter |
Sand Dollar Resort has a program, the Sand Penny Club, which is open to children 3 - 7 years old. Ocean's Classroom is a program for older children 6-15 years offered by Bonaire Dive and Adventure. Plaza Resort Bonaire also has a morning program for the kids. The activities are tailored to the group and generally are organized around the dive boat schedules. Toucan Diving has a program called Aquakids which incorporates a snorkel program into the fun activities.
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Classroom
exploration Photo courtesy of Julie Morgan |
Discovery programs are offered by Sea & Discover for kids interested in fish, corals, sea creatures and adventure. Their marine biologist combines classroom and water sessions to teach kids about the marine environment in a safe and fun atmosphere. Just for teens, Jong Bonaire offers a special program for visiting teens. Teens have the chance to participate in activities with local teens - afternoons Monday through Friday. Most of the local teens speak several languages including Dutch, English, Spanish and our local Papiamentu. Enjoy music, sports, computers, or just hanging around.
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Providers For Children's Activities: * |
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| Bonaire Tours & Vacations | 717-8778 |
717-4890 |
| Buddy Dive Resort | 717-5080 |
717-8647 |
| Plaza Resort Bonaire - Toucan Diving | 717-2500 |
717-7133 |
| Renee Snorkel Trips | 785-0771 |
717-7791 |
| Sea & Discover - Caren Eckrich | 717-5322 |
717-5322 |
| Other Providers of Children's Activities: | Phone: |
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| Bonaire Dive and Adventure | 717-2227 |
717-2229 |
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