Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2014 | Page 20

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THROUGH CHILDREN’S EYES

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CAMP CLOISTER ENCOURAGES PLAY AND EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN,
CREATING MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME.

girl observes a baby sea turtle
break free from its shell in
its natural habitat, and she
becomes a young biologist. A
boy pulls a tray of cookies from an oven
and he’s transformed into a James Beard
Award-winning pastry chef. A group of teens
at night, not because they’re lost—they’re
learning survival skills.
Kids can let their imaginations run wild
with the activities that offer them the
chance to learn, cultivate passions and
try something new, all in a safe and fun

BY VICKI HOGUE-DAVIES
environment. As a family resort, Sea Island
is an enriching adventure for all ages with
a realm of activities to explore. The experience starts for the littlest member of the
family through Camp Cloister, which offers
an array of options for children. “Kids can
lives,” says Anne Harvey, activities manager
for the resort.
Led by Sea Island’s Junior Staff, Camp
Cloister consists of both creative and
instructional activities such as nature walks,
for children ages 3 through 14. During the

seasonal camp, which is a highlight of
summer, spring break and holiday vacations, children are divided into age groups.
Younger kids, ages 3 to 6, for example, might
spend their summer days in organized play
such as splashing around in the swimming
pool, going on scavenger hunts and storytelling with camp counselors.
“The program for older campers, ages 7 and
up, is a little more in-depth,” Harvey explains.
“They play games in the morning and then
spend time with a naturalist doing anything
from practicing herpetology (the study of
amphibians) at the pond at The Cloister,

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