Triathlons The Cayman Islands Triathlon Association
organises a number of events throughout the year, including the ‘Try-This-Tri’ Triathlon, the ‘Stroke and Stride’ race series and the popular Cayman Islands Triathlon every November. Visit www.triathlon.ky for more information on upcoming events.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS IN CAYMAN
Throughout the year, there are many activities for children that celebrate local traditions, such as Pirates Week and Junior Batabano. Visit the Activities for Adults chapter and the comprehensive events calendar at www.explorecayman.com/ event-calendar for more details. Also, visit www.caymanparent.com for information on other kid-friendly events. Afternoon Tea Every Bloomin’ Thing has a charming English
tearoom where they offer traditional cream tea and freshly made scones, quiche, soups and tea sandwiches. Open seven days a week. Reservations are recommended. Call (345) 945 1701 or email: info@ebt.com.ky. Anchor & Den, located at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, offers an Alice in Wonderland inspired Mad Tea Party every Saturday afternoon for groups of 10 or more. Enjoy decadent cakes and special ‘drink me’ potions. Silver Palm Lounge hosts
Arts & Crafts The National Gallery for the Cayman Islands
has an extensive education schedule offering a wealth of community programmes such as ‘Family Fun Days’, which take place roughly once per quarter, special events, and free exhibition guides created for families to enjoy quality time together. In addition, they offer a weekly afterschool programme, ‘Walkers Art Club,’ for all ages from pre-schoolers to teens. Summer programmes for families are also offered. Pre-registration may be required for special events. Email: education@ nationalgallery.org.ky or visit the What’s On section at www.nationalgallery.org. ky for a complete programme of events. Art’y Parties offers art parties, face painting, waterproof airbrush body painting, homeschool and after-school art clubs, school holiday art camps, private art classes and Saturday group art classes. Located at 6 Devon Road, Prospect. Call (345) 928 0284, email: artypartiescayman@yahoo. com or visit www.artypartiescayman. com for more information. 3 Girls & A Kiln offers a kids drop in studio every other Saturday between 11am-2pm, with no need to book. Price for adults is $10 and $8 for kids, plus the amount for your chosen piece (anywhere between $12-$40). They also offer camps during the school holidays. Visit www.3girlsandakiln.com
for dates, times and more information. SE E AD PAG E 417 Shilpa offers step-by-step acrylic painting classes, decorative candle making classes and paper parasol painting classes for children. Tel: (345) 927 1763 or email: tshilpa74@gmail.com. Cadet Corps Cadets learn life skills, develop morals and high standards of conduct through fun, adventurous, challenging, educational, and military-style activities. The programme offers a wide range of activities including drills, field craft, adventure, navigation, first aid, music and water-based activities for ages 12-18 years. For more information contact (345) 946 9810, email: cadetcorps@gov. ky, visit www.cicadetcorps.ky or Facebook: www.facebook.com/caymanislands. cadetcorps or Instagram: @caymancadet.
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Cooking Classes Bon Vivant sometimes run after-school and weekend classes designed to inspire budding young chefs (aged 4-12 years). They’ll learn basic cooking skills and create delicious and nutritious dishes. For more information, call (345) 623 2665, email: info@bonvivant.ky or visit www. bonvivant.ky. SE E AD PAG E S 206 & 248 Celebrating Birthdays Parties are usually held at home, on the beach, or at an activity-based venue such as Motions Unlimited who host parties on Saturdays from September-July. The National Gallery offers exciting birthday party opportunities for children of all ages. Parties at the gallery feature creative hands-on art activities and include the use of the gallery’s gardens and art studio, tables and chairs, catering, party favours, a gallery tour and teacher led activities. Art parties can be booked by emailing: events@nationalgallery.org.ky. Camp Seafire at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa features enough space to accommodate all party needs from waterslides and bouncy castles to face painting and more. There is also an on-site pastry chef that can design the ultimate
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Yoga & Relaxation Yoga Sprouts specialises exclusively in yoga classes for children, toddlers and babies. These interactive and well-planned classes are extremely popular. Birthday parties and special events such as Girls’ Nights Out are also available. For more information visit www.yogasproutscayman.com or call Sarah on (345) 326 9876. Kula Kids Yoga (Tel: (345) 916 3007) offers prenatal, baby, toddler, children and teen yoga classes. The Pilates Studio, located in Governors Square, offers teen Pilates classes, Pilates HIIT classes and Pilates Barre and private/ partner training. Email: info@pilates.ky or visit www.pilates.ky.
a traditional British afternoon tea with a delightful array of scrumptious pastries, tiny sandwiches and tea. Reservations are required for this iconic Ritz-Carlton tradition. Easter and Christmas feature whimsical afternoon tea services: Easter Bunny Tea and Gingerbread Man Tea, both of which are extremely popular with children. Please call (345) 815 6912 for reservations. Pedro St. James, located in Savannah, offers a High Tea Tour which includes a selection of teas, sandwiches and pastries. This guided tour also consists of a 3D documentary in the multi-sensory theatre. For bookings call (345) 947 3329, email: info@pedrostjames.ky or visit www. pedrostjames.ky.
