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Kids' and Teen's Programs
The inn is renowned for its kids programs, which are divided into four different groups by age. Kids age 4 to 6 follow a day program that includes tidepooling, tennis, cookie-making, and an evening program with make-believe pirate or princess parties, slumber parties, and talent shows. For kids 7 to 9, activities during the day include beach sports, "edible art" and crazy hat making; during evenings, they participate in movie nights and karaoke among other activities. Kids age 10 to 12 venture off-property during the day for boat trips to a sand bar popular with harbor seals, or trips into town along with cooking classes and tennis lessons on the grounds. In the evenings, they live it up with beach bonfires, video games, and trips to see the always popular Cape Cod Baseball League. Finally, teenagers 13 to 17 take longer boat rides that include hauling lobster traps, playing beach volleyball and engaging in volunteer opportunities in the surrounding community. All groups run in mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and in the evenings from 5 to 9p.m. The 10 to 12 age group also has an extra afternoon session on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.
On the Grounds
In addition to the formal kids' programs, there are plenty of other activities to keep both kids and their parents busy. The inn has a clay tennis court that dates from the earliest days of the resort; professional players offer lessons to all ages. There is also a well-manicured croquet court on the south lawn near the ocean and a heated outdoor pool for families (a smaller, more secluded pool is for adults only.) Of course, water activities take place at the resort, with fishing charters and lobster cruises sailing directly from the dock.
Excursions
A separate water taxi makes a trip every half-hour to the barrier beach, where grey seals are often sighted. In addition, the inn offers nature tours of Monomoy Island, a wildlife refuge that provides another habitat for seals, shorebirds and horseshoe crabs.
Area Attractions
The inn is well-situated to take advantage of the cape's other family-friendly activities. If it's mini-golf and fudge shops you are after, head down Route 32 to Hyannis. A more athletic pastime is a ride down the Cape Cod Rail Trail -- a paved, graded trail along a former railroad right of way through several state parks on its way to the National Seashore. Another favorite destination is the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, which offers art activities and nature walks in addition to its exhibits.
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