Teens n' Kids
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ADVENTURE COVE FAMILY FUN CENTER Folly Field Rd. Hwy 278. (mile marker 6.)The Island's largest and most complete fun center offering two world-class miniature golf courses and expanded video arcade and redemption center. giant indoor playworld, and the Lowcountry's only virtual reality roller coaster. Laser Tag, 3-D Motion Theatre and newly expanded Subway with Express Pizza. Great for birthday parties or special occasions. 842-9990
http://www.adventurecove.com/
ADVENTURE ISLAND / ECO ADVENTURE For teens ages 10-13 and ages 13-16. Team building activities, hands-on exploration & coastal ecology. Call Outside Hilton Head: 1-800-686-6996 http://www.outsidehiltonhead.com/
ART ACADEMY Classes held at 106 Cordillo Parkway (South turn off Pope Ave. between Sea Pines Circle and Coligny Circle). Classes by age groups so you're working with kids your age. You'll like that. Call 842-6279 for the schedule
ART AL A CARTE at the Hilton Head Art League’s ART ACADEMY 106 Cordillo Parkway (off Pope Ave). Awesome art classes every Tuesday morning and afternoon. Classes change weekly so call today to see what’s being offered this week. Open to children 10 and up. If you’re over 16, you can come without parents. Ask for more details when you call. See their web site: www.hiltonheadartleague.org for a complete schedule. 842-5738
ARTWARE BEAD BAR 1203 Main Street Village. Come in and create your own design. Ask about other classes they offer for Moms and kids. 682-3400
http://www.artwaredesigns.com/
AQUA EXTREME Broad Creek Marina A great ride on a 3 seater. Ride alone or with one or two of your friends. Call for SEASONAL SPECIALS. 843-681-AQUA ( 2782) (closed October thru March)
BASKETBALL CAMP Hilton Head Middle School on Wilborn Rd. JUNE 11-JULY 20 IN 2007. 8:30am sign up.9:00am-2pm (bring a bag lunch) Camp. to help improve basketball skills individually as well as team play. $150 per week Contact Rawn Grant 843-689-4579 / 298-1323 / 681-5403 www.hhcamp101.com
BRISTOL SPORTS
ARENA SKATE PARK Off Palmetto Parkway on Arrow Rd. (on
the way to Palmetto Bay Marina) Especially designed for skateboard
and in-line skate trickery. Practice your skills and enjoy skating
without harassment. 843-842-3835.
www.islandreccenter.org
BUBBA'S BIKES
Free locks, baskets and child carriers. All size bikes. Free delivery.
843-785-3971
C-KATZ WATERSPORTZ Jenkins Rd (RV Resort) Hourly
rentals! 3 seater jet skis. Great open water at the north end of
the island. Use the coupon you'll find in Where To Go for $5 off. 843-681-9008
CAMP CASTAWAY Crowne Plaza Resort. Ages 3-10. Structured programs open to all children. Morning, afternoon or all day. Swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, games, fun with kids your age. Evening programs. Tell your parents to have a good time while you go and have a great time with Lagoony. 842-2400 ext 7620 http://www.cphiltonhead.com/
CAPTAIN HOOK FISHING CHARTERS Shelter Cove Harbour. Fun for your family. Everything you need to catch fish and lots of help when you land "the big one". Night Shark Fishing trips. You'll love it. And there are special trips on Tuesday nights featuring the fireworks at Shelter Cove. Food and beverages on board and private, clean restrooms. 843-785-1700
CHEERS SAILING CHARTERS Palmetto Bay Marina off Marshland Road. Take your parents and have a great time sailing and enjoying an exciting sailing experience. Your friends will be so envious when you show them the pictures of you at the Captain's wheel. 843-671-1800 www.cheerscharters.com
COASTAL DISCOVERY
MUSEUM SUMMER SERIES Nature programs, crafts, entertainment
and more. Summer programs available on their web site. Great stories
& reports for school in the fall. 689-6767 ext 223.
http://www.coastaldiscovery.org
COMMANDER ZODIAC JUNIOR SAILING South Beach
Marina. Jr Sailing School. Basic and advanced classes, ages 6-16.
Certificate upon completion of the course. Dolphin & nature
watch adventures with Commander Zodiac. You're practically
face to face with the friendly sea mammals Tom and Jana know by
name. 671-3344
DAUFUSKIE DAY with CALIBOGUE CRUISES Spend the
day on Daufuskie Island. Rent a Club Car and discover miles of deserted
beach and island trails. Learn how "it used to be". Makes
a great report for class. A family experience. 342-TOUR(8687)
www.thehiltonhead-daufuskieconnection.com
DOLPHIN SEAFARI Palmetto Bay Marina. Take your family and go for a dolphin safari. Daily cruises from morning to sunset. Safe, covered overhead to keep you from getting sunburned. Throw a cast net! Pull a crab pot. Ask about the Treasure Hunt! 785-7131/298-0661
FEELING CRABBY?Join the CRABBER J 11 at Shelter Cove Harbour during the summer season. . The Crabby Captain will take you on an unforgettable cruise. Sport for the entire family. Watch for dolphins. Catch the most Blue Crabs & win the Crabber J t-shirt. All equipment provided. Fully narrated. 785-4298
FERRY RIDES to old town Bluffton A ferry ride for you, a shopping trip for your family, historic buildings for a school project when you go back home. Something for everybody. Call for reservations: 843-815-9522 or 684-7819
FLYING CIRCUS Palmetto Bay Marina. Dolphin sail family adventure. Six passengers maximum. Feel the wind in your face. Unforgettable memories. 686-2582 http://www.hiltonheadisland.com/sailing
FUNKY BEACH SURF & STREETWEAR, HAIR BRAIDING & TEMPORARY TATTOOS Beach Market (across from Coligny Plaza). Reef & Rainbow Sandals 5%off with our coupon! You’ll be so cool! And make an appointment for your hair braiding, you’ll look like you just came back from the Islands. Your friends will be so envious of your tattoo (and your Mom will be so glad you didn’t really do it for real). 843-341-3865
HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE LEGENDS TOUR Climb through time & explore the Island's rich history in this self guided tour featuring a visual timeline that leads you all the way to the top with the Low Country's most stunning views. Take your camera. Open every day 10am till sundown. www.harbourtownlighthouse.com. Great gifts and souvenirs too. 671-2810
THE HEMP SEED & HIGH TIDE BEADS Village Exchange & Coligny Plaza. Thousands of beads to create with. They also make custom hemp jewelry on the spot. Great clothing & accessories for teens and families. Macrame (hemp jewelry) classes on Fridays. Call ahead for times. 686-HEMP. www.thehempseed.com
HILTON HEAD ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 11 Beach City Road. Large children’s library & young adult area. Do-Drop-In Story Time for children at 10am Saturdays. Visitor library cards available. They offer other programs through out the week. Call for more details: 843-342-9200.
ISLAND EXPLORER DOLPHIN NATURE CRUISES on the back dock of the Old Oyster Factory) Limit 6 passengers for an up-close look at dolphins. Travel down the creek and enjoy a fun as well as an educational good time any day or everyday. From early to late. 2 hr trips. Sunset cruises a specialty. 843-785-2100 www.hiltonheadisland.com/islandexplorer
ISLAND RECREATION CENTER Next to H. H. High School. Gym, pool, basketball & volleyball courts. Open 8 am-10 pm. Day & week programs for teens and preschoolers. Supervised fun with kids your age. 681-7273 www.islandreccenter.org
ISLAND TEEN ADVENTURES Spend the day with Outside Hilton Head on their own private island. Learn new skills. Special focus on environmental education. 686-6996 http://www.outsidehiltonhead.com-/
KAYAK FISHING TOURS Outside Hilton Head. Everything you need to catch the fish) 686-6996 http://www.outsidehiltonhead.com-/
KAYAK HILTON HEAD Small groups. Sunrise, sunset, ready when you are. See Dolphins, Egrets, maybe even a Manatee in our warm calm waters.843-684-1910 www.kayakhiltonhead.com
KIDS EVENING ADVENTURES
Crowne Plaza Resort. Ages 3-10. Supervised activities and a night
off from your parents. Thursday thru Saturday 6:30-10:00pm. Tell
your parents to have a good time while you have a great time with
Lagoony. 842-2400 ext 7620
http://www.cphiltonhead.com/
KAYAK HILTON HEAD'S KIDS' CAMP Thursdays for ages 10-16. Includes kayaking, games, cast netting, pulling crab traps and more. Have fun with kids your own age. Get away from your folks for a while and have some great experiences with knowledgeable and fun guides. 843-684-1910 www.kayakhiltonhead.com
KIDS KAYAK CAMP Tues, Wed & Thurs for ages 7-14 with Outside Hilton Head. 686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
KIDS WATERFUN DAY with COMMANDER ZODIAC South Beach Marina. A morning filled with beach games, boat rides, dolphin watching, crabbing, water balloons, scavenger hunt and more. Mom & Dad can do their own thing. Its your play day. 671-3344
KREATIVE KIDS Island Recreation Center. Fee $5 for each class. Plus other programs for your young child. 843-681-7273 www.islandreccenter.org
LEGACY DESIGNS PHOTOGRAPHERS Create a great memory of your family or a special event while you're on your vacation. Beach memories, family portraits.Call for appointment before you arrive, or stop by their impressive studio in The Mall at Shelter Cove when you come to the island. 843-686-3138 www.legacydigital.com
LEGENDS SPORTS GALLERY Main Street Village Hilton Head's only sports cards shop devoted to the collector. 843-681-4444 www.legendsportsgallery.net
LEGENDARY GOLF 2 locations: Hwy 278 beside Shoppes on the Parkway & Pope Avenue at Circle Center near Coligny Circle. Use the coupon. 785-9214 / 686-3399
THE OUTBACK A remarkable experience that combines a boat tour through beautiful salt marsh creeks with a fantastic and remote kayak experience with Outside Hilton Head. Available Wednesday and Friday mornings. Information & reservations 843-686-6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com
PAGE ISLAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER One of the best teen experiences on the Island (Hilton Head & Page Island). Team building. Ecology experiences. Father/son camps. Outside Hilton Head 686-6996
http://www.outsidehiltonhead.com-/
PAU HANA SAILING CATAMARAN Kids feel safe & have plenty of room to walk around on the Island's biggest Catamaran sailboat. "Environmentally friendly" dolphin watch tour under sail. 843-686-2582 http://www.hiltonheadisland.com/sailing
PEDALS BIKE RENTALS Some of the finest equipment on the Island. You can stop by and take a look or call and have your bikes delivered. Free locks, free child's seats & free delivery. Use the coupon. 843-842-5522
SALTY DOG CAFE South Beach Marina. Don't go home without a Salty Dog T-shirt. Visit Jake's Pizza, the Ice Cream Shop & more at one of the island's great family places. Cappy entertains Fri, Sat & Mon nights. 843-686-2233
http://www.saltydog.com/
SALT MARSH PHOTOGRAPHIC CRUISES Love to make photographs? Think you’d like to do this for a school project or maybe as a photographer some day? Go on a photo gathering cruise with “Doc” Watts. The Doc knows the best places to catch special nature action. You may see a wild boar or even alligators. For sure, there’ll be dolphins, birds and eagles in flight and much more, you never know....but you’ll have a good time, and learn a lot. All from his 18ft boat that can take you places you never knew existed right here off Hilton Head. 843-290-2720. www.LarryWatts.com
THE SANDBOX: An
Interactive Children’s Museum 18A Pope Ave. 10-5pm Mon-Sat. $5 admission. A non profit children’s museum dedicated to the positive development of young children through play. The Loggerhead Sandcastle filled with magical sand, The Adventure, Wm Hilton’s ship filled with things to explore, an International Bazaar, Charlie’s Perfect Playhouse, a construction zone for our Builders of Tomorrow, an aquarium & more. (Baby Sign Language Classes are being offered Tues mornings 9:30-10:15am beginning Sept 11 thru Oct 16. Call for more details on this program.) 843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
SCRAPBOOKING with REMEMBER WHEN. Its the gift you
alone can give. Create your scrapbook while you’re here. Make
your parents, grandparents, or maybe your classroom teacher or Sunday
School teacher the gift they’ll treasure for years to come.
They supply a full range of papers and embellishments, you just
bring the memories. 843-341-5901 rememberwhenscrapbook@yahoo.com
SEA PINES RECREATION DEPT All kinds of recreation
activities for your children. During the day and evening hayrides.
Scavenger Hunts, Walking tours, crafts and more. Call for schedule
and more details:843-363-4530 www.seapines.com/TDT
SHANNON TANNER
SUMMER CONCERTS Shelter Cove Harbour. Shannon entertains beginning in May and through August.
7-8pm & 8:30-9:30pm Monday thru Friday. 785-1106
http://www.shannontanner.com
SHANNON TANNER'S WACKY
WIZZLE CRUISE Shelter Cove Harbour. Search for dolphins,
learn some magic,"Treasure Hunt" and lots of fun with
Shannon Tanner. Friday mornings 8:30-11:00am.in June, July &
August. 843-785-4558
http://www.shannontanner.com
SHRIMPING & FISHING on the TAMMY JANE. Learn how the shrimpers catch that good shrimp you love to eat. You actually help pull the net. Best of all, you share the catch with with the rest of your party. 843-384-7833
SKY PIRATE WATER SPORTS Broad Creek Marina. Boating and maybe some fishing with your family (Boats from 15’ to 25’) And parasailing, you’re gonna love it in a brand new 12 passenger boat.(Bring your camera so you can capture the memory ) Charters & tours also available) Teens will love the new FLYFISH, an extreme inflatable ride. Be sure to stop in the new pirates booty shop for t-shirts, toys and other goodies. 843-842-2566
SOFT INDOOR PLAY AREA Mall at Shelter Cove. Preschool children & parents are invited to enjoy the mall’s nautical & aquatic themed soft play area. 843-686-3090 www.mallatsheltercove.com
SUMMER TENNIS
PROGRAMS Island Recreation Center has a variety of opportunities
& programs for you. All age groups. More details: 843-681-7273
www.islandreccenter.org
VCR BIKE RENTALS Bikes, roll-ways, highchairs,
strollers, beach umbrellas & chairs. Free delivery / pick-up.
843-785-4899
VAN DER MEER’S JUNIOR & MUNCHKIN PROGRAM For beginner and intermediate players only. Every week thru August 17. Monday thru Friday. Dolphins (ages 4-5) meet at 8:15-8:45am $10. Gators (ages 6-8) 9-10am $20. Sharks (ages 9-12) 10-11am $20 & Stingrays (ages 13-16) 11am-noon $20. Learn good habits and how to play from one of the finest tennis programs in the world and the best teachers. Details as well as private lessons: 843-686-8804
ULTIMATE FAMILY DAYS Boating, kayaking, crabbing, shrimping, team games, Daufuskie Island, The Ultimate Low Country Day has it all. Designed as a custom programs for your own family or group. 5 to 7 hours. For information and reservations contact Outside Hilton Head at 1-800-686-6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com
SPECIAL FREE DATES TO REMEMBER
NOV 5 & DEC 7 FIRST FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT The Sand Box. 18A Pope Ave. 5:30-7:30pm. Free! Food and drinks will be served. Donations accepted. 843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
NOV 16 & DEC 21 THANK GOODNESS ITS 3rd FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY in Historic Bluffton. 4:30-8pm on Calhoun Street. FREE! Historical re-enactments, art exhibits, and working artists on the streets, Low Country food, great shopping, prizes, music and more. 815-9522 /304-1922
DEC 22 GREGG RUSSELL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Under the Liberty Oak at Harbour Town. 7:30-9:30pm 843-842-1979 www.greggrussell.com / www.seapines.com/TDT
JAN 4 & FEB 1 FIRST FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT The Sand Box. 18A Pope Ave. 5:30-7:30pm. Free! Food and drinks will be served. Donations accepted. 842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
JAN 12 SUPER SATURDAY with YOSTIE’S FUN STUFF Hilton Head Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Puppet Playshop. Stories, songs, sows and puppet making family fun. Plan to join in all the activities with Yostie and your family. 843-342-9200
JAN 18 & FEB 15 THANK GOODNESS ITS 3rd FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY in Historic Bluffton. 4:30-8pm on Calhoun Street. FREE! Historical re-enactments, art exhibits, and working artists on the streets, Low Country food, great shopping, prizes, music and more. 843-815-9522 /304-1922
COLIGNY PLAZA EVENING SUMMER EVENINGS CONCERT SERIES 73 Steps from the Beach. Every night at 6:30pm. Kids of all ages have a good time in the kiosk area at Coligny Plaza. See their ad on page 69 for the variety of evening programs. And Monday thru Friday at 10am Yostie & her puppet friends entertain. 843-842-6050 www.colignyplaza.com
GREGG RUSSELL ENTERTAINS under The Liberty Oak at Harbour Town 8:00-9:30pm. Sunday thru Friday thru the summer thru Labor Day. 843-363-4530 www.greggrussell.com / www.seapines.com/TDT
HARBOURFEST & SHANNON TANNER Shelter Cove Marina every Tuesday night during the summer. Begins 6:30 with food, entertainment by Shannon Tanner. Shelter Cove Harbour. Fireworks Finale about 9:00pm. 843-785-1106
THE SALTY DOG presents CAPPY THE CLOWN at South Beach Marina Village every night Thurs thru Mondays 7-9pm during the summer. Face painting. 843-671-CAFE www.saltydog.com
THE SALTY DOG “JAKE” makes two appearances daily at South Beach Marina Village. Usually about noon and later in the afternoon between the kids activities and before Cappy arrives (and before & after his nap time). Yes, Virginia and Island Visitors, there is a salty dog. Have your picture made with The Salty Dog. Then magically your picture will appear on line at www.saltydog.com. Your friends will be so impressed. www.saltydog.com
SHANNON TANNER SUMMER CONCERTS Shelter Cove Harbour in the Gazebo. Mon thru Fri. 6:30-7:30 & pm & 8:00-9:00pm. 785-1106 http://www.palmettodunes.com-/
SUMMERJAMS ENTERTAINMENT Shelter Cove Community Park Tues 6:30-10pm. Sponsored by the Island Recreation Center. Concessions will be sold separately. Music, food, fun. Great view of the fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour on Tuesday nights. 681-7273 www.islandreccenter.org
THANK GOODNESS ITS 3rd FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY every 3rd Friday in Historic Bluffton. 5-8pm on Calhoun Street. FREE! Historical re-enactments, art exhibits, and working artists on the streets, Low Country food, great shopping, prizes, Amos Hummell and Friends Living Color performance, music, rock ‘n roll, jazz, blues & the Heritage Brass & Steel Band. Art galleries and shops are open. Fun for the entire family. 815-9522 /304-1922
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN Main Street Village 6:30-8:30 every 4th Friday March thru October. See an ever changing array of classic cars and trucks. Meet the owners and share their passion for preserving automotive history. Food and beverages are available at area restaurants. Free family fun. It could be the beginning of your love for classic cars. More details: 843-682-3400SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER (some fee involved)
NOV 20-24 THANKSGIVING HAYRIDES Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Call the Sea Pines Recreation Dept for reservations. Family fun. 843-842-1979 www.seapines.com/TDT
NOV 23 4th Annual FISHING TOURNAMENT Fish Island in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve 10am-1pm. Reservations required. 843-842-1979 www.seapines.com/TDT
NOV 24 CARAMEL APPLE FESTIVAL Heritage Farm in Sea Pines. 1pm. Family fun. 843-842-1979 www.seapines.com/TDT
DEC 20-23 SEA PINES RESORT HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Birkdale Room in the Plantation Club. 12-2pm Prices vary according to crafts. Family fun. 842-1979 www.seapines.com/TDT
DEC 5, 12 & 19 MOMMY & ME The Sand Box 18APope Ave. behind St. Andrew by the Sea Methodist Church. 10:30-11:15am Ages 2-4. Reservations are strongly suggested, this is a very popular program. You & your Mommy will have a very good time. (The only cost is admission to The SandBox. 843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
DEC 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Thursdays) READING RAINBOW LOFT The Sand Box 18APope Ave. behind St. Andrew by the Sea Methodist Church. 10:30-11am Come play, learn and enjoy the Reading Rainbow Loft. The only cost is admission to The SandBox. 843-842-7645 www.thesandbox.org
ARTSTART SUMMER SESSIONS THURSDAYS at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 686-3945 ext 222 www.artscenter-hhi.org
KIDS ACTIVITIES at the SALTY DOG at South Beach Marina Village Sunday thru Friday 11:30am til 4:30 or 5:00. Beadmania, decorate Salty Dog bandannas, make a shark tooth necklace, tie-dye t-shirts and more fun activities. Call 843-683-6466 or check www.saltydog.com for the schedule
STINGRAY BASKETBALL CAMP 101 (June and July: Weeklong programs or inquire about just attending for a day(s). Great coaching & learning opportunity. Monday thru Friday 9am-2pm Hilton Head Middle School. Boys and girls entering grades 6-10 are eligible. Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech’s most successful coach will be on hand at least three days a week.This camp continues to grow each year, and families plan their vacations to take advantage of this exciting opportunity for budding basketball “stars”. Details: Coach Rahn Grant 843-689-4579 or Lynn Hicks 363-2983 or www.hhcamp101.com
MAIN STREET YOUTH THEATRE presents.........Main Street Theatre. 3000 Main Street. Thursday thru Saturday 7:30 Sunday Matinees 2:00pm. Adults: $20, Students $10. Groups of 10 or more $15. Entertainment for the entire family. Web site: www.MSYT.org. 843-689-6246
BE A BROADWAY KID! Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 10am-noon. Its a summer program for your children ages 7-12. 843-686-3945 ext 222 www.artscenter-hhi.org
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP•TAKE THE STAGE! Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 10am-12:30pm. Participants taught by the art center’s production crew, actors and other pros in a variety of performing arts such as dance, theatre & music. For ages 5-12. Topics will include costume design, dance, African drumming and more. Summer program for your future thespians! Details: 843-686-3945 ex 222 www.artscenter-hhi.org
ADVENTURE ISLAND WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Day Camp on Page Island, a chain of islands behind Daufuskie Island. Rope courses, kayaking, tubing, wake boarding and compass orienteering. Ages 11-17 9:30am-2:30pm Wed & Fri. 1-800-686-6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com
GET YOUR DAD TO TAKE YOU FISHING! See Nautical Notes for some great choices. Give the captain a call and plan your special day together. Go to Nautical and click on some of the opportunities for your next visit to Hilton Head Island.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES TUESDAYS The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum. 18 A Pope Ave., next to St. Andrews Church. Scrapbook your visit to the lighthouse, biking, etc. all while spending quality time with your family. $5 per person, (under 2 free). 843-842.7645 www.thesandbox.org
DURING THE SUMMER FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT The Sandbox:
An Interactive Children’s Museum. 18A Pope Ave. 6-8pm. Interaction
with your children at this popular and fun learning center.843-
842-7645 / 843-342-5882 www.thesandbox.org
PRESCHOOL & YOUTH CLASSES Island Recreation Center.
A variety of classes that give your children an opportunity to learn
and create while you have a little time to yourself. Call
and ask about the opportunities waiting for your little ones. Youth
activities as well. Details: 843-681-7273 www.islandreccenter.org
"Nothing you do for children is ever wasted."
Borrowed from Garrison Keillor's, Prairie Home Companion