For children the Christmas holidays are a time of excitement, anticipation and a much-needed break from school. They can also be a time to take advantage of the variety of camps available on island. Here are a few to choose from:

Cayman Islands Sailing Club

Sail the days away at the Cayman Islands Sailing Club Christmas camps. Camp 1 takes place from 18 to 20 December at a cost of $330 for members and $395 for non-members, and camp 2 takes place 21 to 22 December at a cost of $22 for members and $285 for non-members. A 10% sibling discount is available, and early drop off and late pick up available.

Location: Red Bay, 244 Spinnaker Road
Email: sailing.ky
Phone: 947-7913

Fitness Connection Christmas Camp

An awesome camp for kids aged 4 to 8, Fitness Connection provides a wide range of activities to fuel young minds and bodies, from daily excursions to beach and pool time, to arts and crafts. This camp fills up quickly.

Location: Glen Eden Road
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 949-8485

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Art Nest Winter Imagination Camp

Let imaginations run wild with festive art and crafts, fine arts, polymer clay sculpting, drawing, holiday S.T.E.A.M projects, ceramic ornament painting, canvas painting and gift crafts such as candle making. Week 1 takes place 18 to 22 December, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $450, and week 2 takes place 27 to 29 December at a cost of $300 with all materials, supplies, snacks and lunch included. Sibling discount of $25 off each child’s fee. Open to ages 5 to 11.

Location: Art Nest Creative Studio,
Elizabethan Square
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 927-2259

Cayman Riding School Horse Riding and Fun on the Farm

Children will have daily lessons, trial rides, vaulting and gymkhana games. They will learn how to groom, bathe and look after a pony and all their kid-friendly farm animals. Children will ride in small groups depending on age and confidence. No previous experience necessary. Riding helmets are provided. Fully qualified riding Instructors.

Cost is $300 per week or $65 per day. Camp takes place 18 to 22 December, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Cayman Riding School,
Hirst Road. Savannah.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 926-7669

Superhero & Princess Camp

This superhero and princess themed camp for children 3 years old and older offers games, crafts, makeovers and tattoos. Children will learn the ropes of how to become a superhero and princess from their favourite characters, all while working on fine and gross motor skills, table etiquette, musicality, writing and numbers, and the mind-body connect. Camp runs from 18 to 22 December and costs $369 for full day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and $279 for half day (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Visit cinderellasparties.com to book.

Location: Quinntessential Movement
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 923-6797

Cayman Music School

Activities include band jamming, performing, ear training, music appreciation, instrument mastery, studio time, drum circle, music lessons, karaoke, world music and field trips; some weeks may include dance, art, yoga and musical theatre. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is open to ages 5 to 12 years old, and cost is $65 per day or $300 per week.

Location: Camana Bay
Book: forms.gle/FyMSyqGJzNEnSge76
Phone: 938-3838

Adventure Camp

From 18 to 22 December and 27 to 29 December, kids can enjoy surfing, snorkelling, outdoor games and sports. The aim of the camp is for kids to have fun and become more comfortable in and around water. Suitable for kids between 9 and 14 years old. Bring water bottles, sunscreen, hats, extra shirts. Cost is $95 per day and lunch, fruit, extra sunscreen and surfboards provided.

Location: Drop off in Snug Harbour and pick up from Pizza Hut West Bay Road.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 927-8690

Y Camp

YMCA Christmas Camp takes place 18 to 22 December for children age 5 to 12 years old. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours also available. The camp offers a variety of sports and games including football, relay races, basketball, badminton, Gaga Ball, high ropes, archery and more. Christmas-themed arts and crafts projects, such as letters to Santa, Christmas tree decorations and decorating Christmas cookies are also on offer. Pricing for Y Camp is $285 per week.

Location: Dart Field of Dreams
Website: ymcacayman.ky
Phone: 926-9622

Cayman Sporty Kidz

Kids ages 5 to 10 years old can enjoy tennis, swimming, dodgeball, football, beach games and paddle boarding, sand castle competition, field trips to The Turtle Centre, Camana Bay and lots more. Camp runs 18 to 22 December, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $250 per week. Must be good swimmers to take part.

Location: CIS, Camana Bay, Public Beach,
Turtle Centre
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 327-5923