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The Homestead Kids Club:
Second to None in FUN!
Hey, kids! This one’s just for you: Your very own Clubhouse on Cottage Row.
Days filled with games and hikes, arts and crafts, stories and plays. Water
fun and homemade popsicles in summer. Ice-skating and cocoa in the winter.
And even a special Kids’ Night Out (no parents allowed!). It’s all part of a
great vacation adventure at The Homestead KidsClub.
Jam-packed with activities for everyone from pre-school age to ‘tweens,
The Homestead KidsClub is available year-round, seven days a week. And
each day offers its own special theme (think Wet and Wild Wednesdays
and Animal Fun Fridays) along with seasonal treats.
Awesome Staff
Be sure to let your parents know that our KidsClub is staffed by creative,
talented counselors trained in education and child care, and supported by an
enthusiastic group of carefully selected high-school students serving as counselor’s
aides. These things matter to grown ups.
Story Fun
Local folklore and not-so-tall tales spring to life from the shelves of our outstanding
library. Sometimes, storytime at The Homestead is a costumed affair, and you’ll be
invited to join in the fun as we re-create history through play acting. And children’s
authors have been known to visit and read to our guests from their own books. Who knows?
Maybe your favorite author will stop by!
Beyond Finger Painting
Things can get messy, but it’s all part of finding your inner artist at our family vacation
resort. And you’ll come home with great, one-of-a-kind keepsakes you can take pride in – from
custom-designed t-shirts and designer beach bags to bird feeders and telescopes.
Science Rocks
A nature hike is just a walk in the woods unless, of course, you can bring back all sorts
of plant life to examine under the microscope. Back at the Clubhouse, you can make your
own solar system, invent a new gadget, or design a space glider and put it to the test,
with prizes awarded to the best designs. Even the smallest tots can get in on the fun,
with edible play-dough and soapy snow.
Kid's Night Out (Saturday evenings, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.)
At The Homestead, Saturday night is your night. So leave your parents behind (they’ll think
of something to do), and join us for Kid's Night Out, with fun, food and games just for you.
Join the Club!
If you’re between the ages of 3 and 12, (all children must be potty-trained)the KidsClub is
for you. Children may be divided into two age groups: 3-7 and 8-12. Wear comfortable clothes
and shoes, and bring bathing suit, sweater or jacket if appropriate. KidsClub publishes
seasonal schedules of planned daily activities; please call 540-839-3860 to request a schedule.
Pre-registration for both day and night programs is strongly encouraged.
KidsClub Schedule – 2008
Monday - Sunday
Full day with lunch: 9am – 4pm
$65 for the first child
$45 for each additional child in the immediate family
Half day with lunch: 9am - 12:30pm or 12noon – 4pm
$45 per child
Half day without lunch: 9am – 12noon or 12:30pm - 4pm
$40 per child
Kids Night Out: Saturday, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
$45 per child
More Fun for the Family
Beyond KidsClub, The Homestead abounds with family-friendly activities.
There’s pole fishing at the Children's Fish Pond, hand-led horseback rides,
falconry demonstrations with birds of prey, bowling, swimming, nightly movies
and video games. In summer, there are trails to explore on foot, horseback or
mountain bike, while winter offers skiing, ice skating, snowboarding and snow tubing.
Licensure
The Homestead KidsClub is licensed through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department
of Social Services and is a member of the National Association of the Education
for Young Children and the Virginia Fine Arts Museum.
Due to the most recent requirements for licensed child day centers, parents should
bring their children's immunization records and proof of identity,if their children
plan to participate in the KidsClub programs. If this information is unavailable
during the guest's stay at The Homestead, the KidsClub will ask that the information
be faxed upon the guest's return home.
Babysitting Service
Babysitting is provided in the comfort of your room with the option for your sitter
to take the children out and about. A 72-hour advanced registration is required; however,
all requests are handled based on availability of services. Babysitting requires a
two-hour minimum and is $15/hour for the first child and $5/hour for each additional
sibling. Babysitting observes a 24-hour cancellation policy or applicable fee.To make
arrangements, contact Babysitting Coordinators at (540) 839-7956.
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