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The resort's new spacious and bright children's center features a nautical themed playground with a giant play structure shaped as a pirate ship, treasure chests, swinging ropes and an adjacent playground with fountains and sprays. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to crafts, books and games, an extra activity is offered each day from picnicking at Clam Point to amphitheatre talent shows to yoga for kids. Check with the concierge for a current schedule and to make a reservation.
Evening programs run Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Both day and evening programs are for ages 5 to 12 and include a meal. Cost is $60 per child, per session.
A toddler program (for ages 2 to 4) is offered Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for $25 per child. Staff are permitted to change diapers with parental consent.
Parental supervised free play and access to the playground is available when programs are not in session.
The ratio of kids to counselors is six to one. The only downside we encountered was that while the center has things like a 135-inch HD screen, Wii and Xbox, our 12-year-old was not allowed to play them during a daytime session. The gaming systems are reserved for the evening programs.
Activities families can enjoy together include Dive-in Movie night (held Thursday nights by the pool complete with popcorn and snacks), Circus-Circus (ringmaster at the pool Wednesday evenings with face painting, balloons and magic tricks), and cooking classes where kids bake cookies and cupcakes. Tennis clinics (with the resident pro at the tennis center) and swimming lessons are also available.
The main resort pool is set on a terrace overlooking the bay and surrounded by decking made of Brazilian wood, lawns, large pots overflowing with flowers, and thickly cushioned poolside lounge chairs, plus cabanas ($75 for a half-day, $130 for a full). While the pool is certainly inviting to children, there is not a zero-entry depth for little ones (although the shallow end is 2 feet deep). There is a nice Jacuzzi for ages 16 and over, which is strictly enforced. Noodles and other assorted pool toys were typically floating about for children to enjoy.
For fun out on the bay, Nauti Jane's Water Sports shack near the bay beach offers sailing lessons and day sailors, Hobie cats, sunfish and powerboats rentals.
A small gift shop, located at the entrance of Twenty-Eight Atlantic, sells a small selection of casual wear, gifts, magazines and books.
Nearby Harwich Junior Theatre is known as the Cape's premier family theater. Productions include fairytales, adventures and musicals, visit: HJTCapeCod.org for current performance schedules.
For a rainy day, or just a good book, head to the two-story antique barn that houses Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore (432 Main Street in Chatham). This wonderful bookstore has displays laid out in such a way even nonreaders might become enthusiastic about reading, plus story hours, author literary luncheons, Fancy Nancy Tea Parties, coffee, and a cozy fireplace and outdoor deck seating.
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