Summer Camps and other things at Camana Bay
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (July 1, 2014): Summer…that enchanted season when days are longer, seas are calmer and fashions are flirtier. Camana Bay has everything you need to make this summer even sweeter. Learn all about kids’ camps, outdoor movies, special events and offers or find must-have essentials in our Summer Wish List and inspiration in our list of 100 Things To Do This Summer.
Kids’ Camps
Music Camp
Young musicians ages 5-14 can get creative with fun and artistic activities including band and choir, parties and field trips, games and contests, musicals and concerts, karaoke and more! The cost is CI$200 per week or CI$50 per day. For details and registration, call 345.938.3838 or email
Tuesday 1 July through Friday 15 August 8am-2:30pm, Cayman Music School
The Budding Chef Summer Classes
Little cooks ages 4-12 will learn how to whip up healthful and inspired foods from pasta and sushi to cakes and pastries. The cost is CI$40 per lesson and includes recipes, snacks, activities and a take home kitchen tool. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected].
Tuesday 1 July through Thursday 3 July 12-1:30pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio
Tuesday 1 July: The Creative Cake Workshop This class will focus on making beautiful push pop cakes incorporating healthy icings and toppings. Chefs will also get to visit a Camana Bay restaurant to explore how they make their sweet treats too.
Wednesday 2 July: Sushi Mania Sushi rolls are delicious and really fun to make. Chefs will create their own sushi rolls filled with fresh goodies that they get from a trip to the Camana Bay Farmers & Artisans Market.
Thursday 3 July: Mexican Fiesta Chefs will be making nachos and Mexican lasagna where local herbs will be used to provide great flavours. It doesn’t stop there; the class will also include little chefs planting their very own herbs to take home.
2nd Annual Summer Art Camp
Young@Art along with Kara’s Glass Garden will team up for a spectacular art and creativity boosting summer camp for ages 5-12. All children have fun and success with their ‘see-touch-do’ method, regardless of their age or stage of creativity. Games and activities include paper mache, hand-painted glassware, fabric painting, edible art, canvas painting and more. The cost is CI$45 per day or CI$180 per week. For details and registration, call 345.928.0284 or email [email protected]
Every Monday through Friday 8 July through Friday 15 August 8:30am-12:30pm, Town Centre
Shutterbugs Photography Camp
Shutterbugs will embark on a photographic tour around the amazing grounds of Camana Bay. Young photographers will learn how to take care of their camera
and explore the secrets of taking great photos. The cost is CI$35 per child. For details and registration, call 345.943.3686 or email [email protected].
14, 21, 28 July; 4, 11 August 9am-12pm (Ages 8-11) and 18, 25 July; 1, 8, 15 August 9am-12pm (Ages
11-15), Picture This Studios
The Camana Bay Basketball Camp with the Orlando Magic
Budding ball players can hone their talent and learn new skills as professional youth coaches from NBA basketball team the Orlando Magic teach dribbling, shooting and passing techniques as well as lead friendly games and contests. The cost is CI$150. For details and registration, call 345.640.2878 or email
Monday 21 through Friday 25 July, Arts & Recreational Centre
Session I (7-12 year-olds) 8:30am-12pm | Session II (13-17 year-olds) 12:30-4pm
Starfish Village
With a creative theme each week, kids ages 4-12 will enjoy fun arts and crafts, field trips, fountain play, games and more. The cost is CI$70 per day, CI$175 per week for half days 8am-12pm and CI$325 per week for full days 8am-3pm. Drop-ins are welcome if there is space. For details and registration, email
Week 1 (4-8 August): Books & Movies
Week 2 (11-15 August): Lost in Space
Week 3 (18-22 August): Art in the Park/All About Food
Week 4 (25-29 August): Back to School
Every Monday through Friday 4-29 August 8am-3pm, The Crescent next to Gelato & Co.
Outdoor Movies
Moonlight & Movies Summer Series
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, families can come together to enjoy a different movie under the stars. Enjoy dinner from one of Camana Bay’s signature restaurants before the movie, set up a picnic on the grass, or just bring a blanket, relax and enjoy the show on the outdoor big screen!
Every Tuesday through August 7pm, The Crescent
*Please note that movie titles are subject to change
1 July Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012, PG)
8 July Puss in Boots (2011, PG)
15 July Stardust (2007, PG-13)
22 July Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011, PG)
29 July Megamind (2010, PG)
5 August Charlotte’s Web (2006, G)
12 August Nacho Libre (2006, G)
19 August Flushed Away (2006, PG)
26 August Top Gun (1986, PG)
Special Events
The Bourbon & BBQ Bash
Kick off the holiday weekend with Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink! Enjoy bourbon cocktails, bourbon tasting stations, all you care to drink wine and beer and a southern-style menu. Tickets are available at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and West Indies Wine Company for CI$68 all-inclusive. For more information, call
345.640.6433 or email [email protected].
Friday 4 July 6-10pm, The Crescent
Constitution Day Fireworks
Celebrate Constitution Day at Camana Bay with a fantastic fireworks display that will set The Harbour skyline aglow. Relax with a glass of Champagne on the grass while the kids play in the interactive fountains or dine alfresco on the waterfront and enjoy a spectacular view of the show. Please note: the canals connecting The Harbour to the North Sound will be closed to the public for 15 minutes prior to and after the display.
Monday 7 July 8pm, The Crescent
Soccer Saturdays
During the World Cup kids ages 4-12 can enjoy fun competition and crafts at the Junior Skills Challenge from 10am-1pm, and fans of all ages can have their faces painted with their team colours or country flag. At 7pm, families can catch a football-themed movie at Footie Flicks. For more information, visit
Saturdays through 12 July, The Crescent
Drum Circle
Professional drummers Randy Cholette, Damion Thaxter and Eden Hurlston of the musical group I Am Percussion Ensemble bring the Town Centre to life with a jam session featuring African, Cuban and Caymanian rhythms. All are invited to join the jam or just enjoy the show.
Saturday 19 July 5-7pm, Gardenia Court
Farmers & Artisans Market
Explore the local produce of summer with a selection of mango, avocado (pear), guineps, guavas, ackees, June plums and more. Then browse an eclectic selection of artisanal products and handicrafts. Festivities pick up throughout the evening as more artisans join and the Market is infused with entertainment, including art and cultural demonstrations and live music.
Wednesdays 12-7pm, The Paseo
The Flavour Tour
See the ingenuity of Camana Bay’s local food community in action this summer with The Flavour Tour, a guided d ining adventure featuring seasonal ingredients presented in the signature styles of Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Mizu and Ortanique. Start the evening with a Champagne toast at West Indies Wine Company then enjoy four small plate courses complemented by featured wine or cocktail pairings before returning to West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of their 80 vintages. The cost is CI$65 per person, all-inclusive and tickets are available at West Indies Wine Company. Tours can also be customised for private groups of 14-20 guests. For more information, call 345.640.9492.
Wednesdays throughout summer 7pm, West Indies Wine Company
Offers
Anytime Fitness
Student Summer Special
Students who are home for the summer can purchase an Anytime Fitness membership at the special rate of CI$150. Offer valid through 31 August.
Tel: 946.4748
Celebrations
Summer Savings on Party Rentals
Plan the perfect summer party and save 20% on party rentals from Celebrations. Offer valid July-September for residents only.
Tel: 623.2044
Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa
Recharge & Win!
Enjoy special summer savings on a variety of services and treatments and enter to win a full day of beauty and relaxation. Th e contest runs through September. For a full list of promotions, visit www.eclipze.ky.
Tel: 945.1188
Mail Boxes Etc.
Printing Services, Custom Postcard Fun and School Uniforms
High-quality printing services offer the perfect touch to your special summer events including wedding and party invitations, menus, programmes and more.
Remember the joy when you sent away a postcard? Your children can have the same experience and more. Kids get artsy and create custom post cards for free with provided materials or can print a photo onto the postcard for CI$5 then mail it anywhere they want.
When it’s time to order school uniforms, Mail Boxes Etc. can help. They provide a delivery address in Miami and handle the logistics providing a service that is convenient, fast and affordable. Please call for more details.
Tel: 745.1400
Ortanique
Veuve Summer Splash
It’s a bubbly bargain! Glasses of Veuve Clicquot champagne are only CI$12. Offer valid through August. Tel: 640.7710
Summer Wish List
Why buy off island when your perfect summer wardrobe and essentials are at the shops right around the corner? Stock up at Cam ana Bay and use your holiday time to, well, go on holiday. Whether you’re staying on island or travelling, our Summer Wish List features a photo guide of must-have styles and supplies – from keeping track of summer time with fashionable watches and dipping in the ocean with stylish swimwear to avoiding squinty eyes with designer sunglasses and
feeling cool in flirty apparel. Find our complete guide at www.camanabay.com/summer
100 Things To Do This Summer
There are endless ways to celebrate the magic of summer right here in Cayman. From activities around the island, at home and Camana Bay – we encourage you to check off each item one by one for great summer experiences like a sand castle competition, planting a family tree or exploring Cayman’s local culinary scene by going on The Flavour Tour. Find our complete list at www.camanabay.com/summer.
For more information on Camana Bay’s summer activities including a Summer Wish List for must-have styles and supplies as well as finding inspiration in our list
of 100 Things To Do This Summer, visit www.camanabay.com/summer.
For more information on upcoming events taking place at Camana Bay, visit www.camanabay.com
To keep up to date with the latest happenings at Camana Bay, like Camana Bay Fan Page on Facebook and follow @CamanaBay on Twitter.
See also iNews Cayman related story published June 30 2014 “July events at Camana Bay” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/july-events-at-camana-bay-2/
