Eye Wonders is available at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

Eye Wonders is an original program offered at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, designed to provide our youngest guest with an entertaining, educational experience in a safe and secure learning environment. The program’s fun and inspirational activities will enhance children’s awareness of the universe around us and open their eyes to a world of discovery…from the earth…to the stars above.

The Eye Wonders program provides rewarding hands-on, interactive learning and fun in an assortment of activities. 


Morning and Afternoon Programing:

Journey into Space
Imagine the thrill and adventure of an astronaut. Junior astronauts will suit up for out of this world activities that include an astronaut snack from our Space Station Rest Stop and scientific exploration with sand from Mars.
AND 
Wild Weather
Grab your umbrella and learn all about thunderstorms, snow squalls, and tornadoes. Junior meteorologists will learn the science behind the weather as they form a cloud in a bottle, make lightning and learn how to forecast.

Night Out – Eye on Stargazing
Gaze into the mysteries of the cosmos. Constellation detectives will learn to use a telescope as they discover the moon, stars and planets that can be seen in the night sky. Enjoy games, prizes, dancing, glow-in-the darks sports, and dinner.

Hours of Operation and Pricing
Open seasonally November through April

Half Day Sessions
(9 a.m. – Noon or 1 – 4 p.m.) $60 per child

Full Day Sessions (includes lunch)
(9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) $95 per child

Saturday (includes dinner)
(6 – 9 p.m.)
$75 per child

Guests can now experience ICE, an interactive gaming and 3-D entertainment lounge, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. The ICE lounge features the newest and most popular interactive virtual-reality games on Microsoft Xbox 360 game stations, Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3.

In addition, the venue boasts a movie theater room with a 3D HD Plasma TV, theater style seating for 8, high-tech 3D glasses and a BOSE surround sound system.

Open daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples offers our junior guests a variety of special services and amenities, including a family pool, playground and Kid’s Healthy Menu.

Nanny Service
Nannies at The Ritz-Carlton are certified in infant, child and adult CPR as well as basic first aid. Please contact the concierge for assistance and reservations.

Special Activities
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is pleased to offer the Cartoon Network and The Family Channel in guest rooms, and a Rainy Day Movie Room on those rare days without Florida sunshine.

P.O.L.O. Program
We will do everything possible to make your stay more comfortable with our Protect Our Little Ones program, including blocking electrical outlets from little fingers and removing alcoholic beverages from the in-room refrigerator to make room for other necessities.

Nature's Wonders is available at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples!

Nature’s Wonders is an environmentally focused program at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, led by certified Florida master naturalists and available to families visiting both Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples. The dynamic program allows guests, ages 5 – 12, to learn about and discover nature in a colorful, living eco-sanctuary, featuring 11 aquariums that house sea creatures like sharks, crabs, turtles, alligators and eels. Nature’s Wonders promotes awareness of and respect for Florida’s natural beauty and its sensitive ecosystems.

During the day, young resort guests, five and older, can also enjoy hands-on discovery programs in the Nature’s Wonders facility that utilize certified naturalists, a science-based curriculum and kid-sized lab, complete with microscopes and visual stimuli like preserved reptile skeletons—all the tools to help a budding marine biologist explore a new world. Nature’s Wonders children’s programming is American Camp Association®-accredited and designed to provide a fun, educational experience for our young guests.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday - Sunday 
Full day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Half day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.
Open House: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. daily

Cost:
Full day: $140
Half day: $75

Frequently Asked Questions: 

• What are the hours of operation for the Nature’s Wonders program?
  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Open House: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Do I have to make reservations? 
  Yes. Reservations are required and can be made through our Leisure Reservations Department (239) 514-6001.
  
  
• What should my child bring/wear?
  Please bring a swimsuit and a change of clothing. Sunscreen, towels, beverages and snacks are provided.
  
  
• My child is just learning to swim. Are the beach and pool activities supervised?
  Yes. All activities are supervised. Attendants always accompany the children while in the pool and life jackets are available.
  
  
• What safety training do the attendants receive?
  Each member of our staff is certified in CPR and First Aid.
  
  
• How many children will one attendant supervise?
  Our staff to child ratio is one to five.
  
  
• My child has food allergies. May I order a specific meal for him?
  Yes, please make your needs known at the time of registration. The children’s menu offers a variety of choices.
  
  
• My child is four and a half and is mature. Can he attend the Nature’s Wonders program?
  State law regarding daycare facilities restricts us from accepting any children under the age of five.
  
  
• My child will be accompanied by a nanny. Will the nanny be able to participate in the program?
  Yes, provided your child is five years or older. The nanny will be charged at the same rate.
  
  
• What if my child doesn’t want to participate in some of the scheduled programming?
  All children are expected to participate in all of the scheduled, supervised programming. An attendant will not be available for alternate activities. However, guests may participate in some of our featured activities within the program on an a la carte basis. For instance, guests can sign up for and only attend the boat ride portion of the day.
  
  
• Is scheduled programming provided every day of the week?
  During peak times, Nature’s Wonders programming is presented by Naturalists every day. During off-peak times, the Nature’s Wonders programming is replaced with a more casual open exploration time supervised by Nature’s Wonders Counselors. Nature's Wonder activity schedule
  
  
• Can my children come into the room to look around?
  Yes, between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. children (including those under the age of five) are encouraged to visit at no charge. This is open to a limited number of guests. Please contact Leisure Reservations at extension 6001 for additional information.

Our chefs have created a special offer for our little guests younger than 12 at select dining venues at the resort. Whether your kids choose their favorite lunch by the pool or enjoy dinner in Bella Vista, all children’s menu food and beverage services are included. The Kid’s Meal Plan is available for $35 per day, per child.

The Kids Meal Plan Includes:

• Breakfast Buffet at Lemonia
• Lunch from the Children's Turtle Menu at The Poolside Grill or Bella Vista
• Dinner from the Children's Turtle Menu at Bella Vista

Pricing:
The Kids Meal Plan is available for $35 per day per child 12 years old and younger.

Offer is for children 12 years of age and younger. Price is per day, per child and includes tax and gratuity. Kid's Meal Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay prior to arrival or during check-in; does not apply to in-room dining or any other restaurants, venues or special events; and no reimbursement for unused portions. Children must be accompanied by an adult and display wristband.

Celebrate your child’s special day in a unique setting at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples in one of two extraordinary venues: Eye Wonders or ICE.

Eye Wonders
Learn what its like to be an Astronaut! Examine space sand, discover the moon and learn about the Earth’s very own star the Sun. Or become a constellation detective. These exclusive birthday parties include use of the Eye Wonders facility for up to 12 children and 2 adults for 2 ½ hours with an “Eye Wonders Space Ranger” to host the event. Lunch or dinner buffet included. 

   Times:
   Eye on the Universe – Saturdays and Sundays 10 - 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 - 4 p.m.
   Party with the Stars – Friday and Saturday 6 – 8:30 p.m. (time varies pending the season)

   Fees:
   $950 plus 6% sales tax (for your convenience a 10% gratuity will be added to the event total)

ICE
For the ultimate gamer’s party, let your child and their friends stimulate their senses in the ultimate entertainment lounge filled with high tech gaming devices including Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstations 3, Nintendo Wii and a 3D movie theater room. Birthday party includes the exclusive use of the ICE facility for up to 12 children and 4 adults for 2 ½ hours. A lunch buffet is included and an ICE attendant to host the event.

   Times:
   Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
   Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

   Fees:
   $950 plus 6% sales tax (for your convenience a 10% gratuity will be added to the event total)