Our Ritz Kids program offers a variety of supervised physical and creative activities designed especially for children aged 5-12. Offering full or half-day options, seven days a week, Ritz Kids has something for every child.
Ritz Kids Camp at The Members Beach Club
All aboard the shuttle...we’re going to camp! Whether building kites, shouting "Marco Polo” or running a zany obstacle course on the beach, your children will be treated to a day of adventure they’ll not soon forget. Ritz Kids Camp is offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, $80 per child with lunch included. Half-day programs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. are also available, $60 per child per session. Parents can feel secure in knowing that all counselors are certified in CPR, First Aid and basic water safety. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance by calling (941) 309-2573.
View Ritz Kids Camp sample schedule
Kids Night Out at The Members Beach Club
Available Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., children can get away for a night of fun and excitement just for them. The supervised evening includes games games, arts and crafts and loads of fun all centered on a special theme for the night! Pirate Party, Alien Invasion, Sneaky Spies & Private Eyes, Beach Bonfire Bash, Bee Bop Sock Hop, Hokey Karaoke and Pajama-rama are just a few of the upcoming themes. Please see the Weekly Resort Activities Flyer for the current week’s schedule. $65 includes dinner and refreshments. 24-hour advance reservations are requested by calling (941) 309-2573.
In addition to our Ritz Kids program, we offer junior guests and families a variety of special services and amenities.
Games
Amusement games are available on the Pool Level (PL) of the hotel including skee ball, ping pong, air hockey, video games, billiards and foosball. Board games can be checked-out at the Resort Concierge Desk.
Turtle Walks
Offered each summer, May 15 - October 15, guests can accompany accompany a Mote Marine Laboratory-trained Ritz-Carlton employee on a sunrise Beach Patrol, in search of tracks indicating that a nesting sea turtle came ashore the previous night to lay eggs. The resort provides shuttle for participating guests departing from the Lobby Porte Cochere at 6:45 a.m. No reservations are required.
Additional Activities
Please check the Weekly Resort Activities Flyer for details on daily activities for resort guests including:
- arts and crafts
- water sports
- beach games
Junior guests at The Ritz-Carlton enjoy menu items made especially for their particular tastes. “Healthy Taste” Children’s Menus are available in all resort restaurants and through room service and feature healthy menu options in child-sized portions.
Appetizers
Fresh Tropical Fruit Plate served with a Honey Yogurt Sauce
Garden Salad with Mozzarella Balls and Ranch Dressing
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich served with Fresh Fruit
Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with French Fries
Fresh Vegetable Plate
Cucumbers, Carrots, Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Celery and Spring Onions served with Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
Homemade Chicken Soup with Capellini Noodles
Entrees
Home-style Macaroni and Cheese
Big Top Hot Dog and French Fries
Linguini or Angel Hair Pasta served with Marinara Sauce
Fried Fish and French Fries
Chicken Fingers served with Honey Mustard Sauce
Ritz Kids Mini Burger with either Onion Rings or Mashed Potatoes
Desserts
Chocolate Clown Ice Cream
Three Ice Cream or Sorbet Flavors served with a Yummy Chocolate Clown
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
with Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and M&M’s
Gulf Coast Chocolate Treasure
Chocolate Treasure Chest Filled with Candies,Chocolate and Tuxedo Strawberries
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Strawberry Tuxedos
Hand-dipped White and Milk Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Ritz-Carlton Cookies
Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin or Double Chocolate