Sea Island Tween Activities

Host Contacts Bailey & Mimi Patrick

Register for Tween/Teens Now

**A note to the Tweens and their parents**
In order to facilitate our Tweens (rising 5th graders – rising 8th graders) getting to know one another and to enhance their Sea Island experience, we are offering exciting Tween exclusive activities on Thursday and Friday mornings.  We feel this will enable Tweens to establish meaningful bonds and relationships as they discover Sea Island and its surrounding properties together as a group.  We hope that all Tweens will be excited about these special opportunities which are truly unique and available only to our YPO  Southern 7 group, and that they will participate fully in both morning programs.  In doing so, your committee hopes that Tweens will feel a real sense of ownership in their experience and take away a connection with their peer group which will last a lifetime!  In order to ensure that we have adequate transportation and supervision, we ask that you still sign up for these Tween exclusive morning activities in advance, even though they are both free of charge.  Saturday’s schedule is a bit more flexible, and we encourage Tweens to mix it up a little and mingle with Teens if they would like.  There is still a fabulous, free of charge, Tween exclusive option, but there are several other activities that we think will be fun for kids of all ages should they choose.  These Teen/Tween activities are “user pay”, and Tweens will need to sign up in advance in order to participate.

Tuesday June 21

3:30pm-5:00pm PROSPECT/NEW MEMBER/COMMITTEE TEEN/TWEEN – Ice Breaker with Ginna Inge

Location: Oglethorpe Room
Registration required - no charge

Wednesday June 22

8:15am-12:00pm PROSPECT/NEW MEMBER/COMMITTEE TEEN/TWEEN FITNESS CENTER MORNING
This will be an action packed morning filled with games, races, contests, and old fashioned fun and laughter!  Teens and Tweens will compete in a variety of activities such as tug-a-war, frisbee tag, 3 legged races, sprint runs, tennis racket relays, hula hoop contests, pillow case hop races, water balloon toss, and dodgeball.  This will enable kids of all ages to meet and mingle with one another and vie for prizes large and small!  Once the contests are complete, the group will head to the pool to cool off and rest up for a fun afternoon and evening!

Location:  Fitness Center & Beach Club Family Pool
Registration Required - no charge

12:00pm-10:00pm Tween Lounge open - Ocean Room
 
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm  TWEEN - AMAZING RACE DURING REGISTRATION
Tweens will meet for a fun filled afternoon discovering the grounds of the magnificent Sea Island Resort in an Amazing Race format!  Tweens will be met by a Sea Island Junior Staff counselor at registration in the Spanish Lounge and be whisked away on an exciting adventure.  They will be given clues which will have them criss-crossing the grounds of the Cloister, performing tasks at each location, ultimately landing in the Tween lounge at the Beach Club Ocean Room where they will socialize with their peers until the conclusion of the Chapter Meeting.  Each group of 8 will be timed during their race and will compete for a magnificent prize!  It’s a sure way to bond with fellow YPO Tweens as they learn their way around their lovely Sea Island home away from home!   Tweens will walk as a group back to The Cloister conference center to meet parents at the end of the Chapter Meeting.

Note: the last group will depart at 4:30 so don’t be late to registration!!

Location:  Drop off - Spanish Lounge – 3:00-4:30
Pick up – The Cloister Conference Center

Thursday June 23

8:15am-10:00pm Tween Lounge open - Ocean Room

9:00AM-12:30pm TWEEN - ICE-BREAKER LED BY DAYSTAR COUNSELING MINISTRIES/SEA ISLAND EXCURSION

The morning will begin with an ice-breaker led by the staff of Daystar Counseling Ministries, a Nashville based counseling firm.  The gifted group of leaders will build community among our tweens and set them on a great path to a wonderful week together!
  
After the ice-breaker, Tweens will meet at the Yacht Club/Aquatic Center for a fun filled morning of either fishing OR crabbing and kayaking in the beautiful waters surrounding Sea Island.  Those choosing to fish will board a boat with 5 friends and a captain and will head to open water and cast their lines in hopes of catching an array of feisty fish or maybe even a shark!  They may also see a school of dolphins or other beautiful sea creatures!  Those choosing to kayak and crab will paddle their way through the Black Banks River and the inlet waterway and end their morning with crabbing and shrimping off the dock.  No matter which group you decide on, it is sure to be a wonderful experience where magical memories will no doubt be made!

Location:  Tween Lounge/Ocean Room
Registration required - no charge

10:00 pm -11:00 pm TEEN/TWEEN ICE CREAM SOCIAL 
Join your fellow Teens and Tweens after the disco party for a sweet tooth fix!  Load up on your favorite ice cream flavors and pile on a wide variety of yummy toppings, creating your personal dream dessert!  This is the perfect way to top off a night of dancing and socializing, recapping all the fun that was had and the friendships made!

Location:  The Beach Club Ocean Room

Friday June 24

8:15am-10:00pm Tween Lounge open - Ocean Room

9:00am-12:30pm TWEEN - TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
This is the Tweens chance to get up close and personal with the wildlife on Sea Island!  Tweens will be divided into three groups and rotate through a circuit of three awesome activities at three fabulous locations: on the beach, at Rainbow Island, and at the Shooting School.  Each group will spend time with a turtle tech to learn how we are helping to save the endangered Sea Turtles and go look for tracks on the beach.  The second stop is Rainbow Island where they will meet, with the help of a private wildlife specialist, a wide variety of reptiles and birds of prey, even touching some if they dare!  The third stop is the Shooting School where the Tweens will first learn shooting techniques and the basics of gun safety and will then try their hand at shooting targets with an air rifle, or for those whose size permits, they can shoot skeet with a shotgun!  This morning promises to be a fun and bonding experience for Tweens, and one filled with plenty of activity and excitement!

Location:  The Beach Club Lobby
Registration required - no charge

7:00pm-9:00pm  TEEN/TWEEN DINE-AROUND
For those Teens/Tweens who want an exciting and fun dinner apart from their parents, or for those Teens/Tweens whose parents have chosen an adult dinner option, this dine-around will transport you to a Hawaiian paradise!  Come dressed in your finest Hawaiian attire (grass skirts, colorful leis, floral shirts) and enjoy a feast fit for a king!  Best dressed may win a special prize so show us your stuff!  We will serve all things Hawaiian in a relaxed, southern Sea Island style (think Hawaiian pizza, chicken satay)  and there will be music, exotic drinks, and fun for all who attend!  This dinner will get our Tweens prepped and ready for their fun evening by the pool and our Teens fueled up to gamble the night away at the rocking Casino party.  Come one, come all!

Location:  The Beach Club Snack Bar
Cost:   $100

9:00pm-10:30pm TWEEN - DJ/POOL PARTY
This evening will continue the Luau theme for the Tweens at the Bridge Pool, boasting a DJ, limbo pole, and a variety of pool games. Be prepared to rock your hula and see how low you can go!  Cruise on over after you have finished dinner with your parents or eaten at the Teen/Tween Luau dinner for a night of dancing, swimming, and good old fashioned fun!  The Sea Island Junior Staff will be your hosts for the evening, ensuring a good time will be had by all!

Location:  The Beach Club Bridge Pool

Saturday June 25

8:15am-6:00pm Tween Lounge open – Ocean Room

9:00am-12:00pm TWEEN - TROLLEY TOUR, LIGHTHOUSE VISIT, PUTT-PUTT
Board the St. Simon’s trolley from the Cloister and take a fun tour around St. Simon’s Island and see what makes it so special!  Visit one of only three working lighthouses in Georgia and climb to the top for the best view on the island! Then you will make the short walk around the corner for a round of Putt Putt with a wonderful view of the ocean.  Finally our Tweens will re-board the trolley for a quick tour of the St. Simon’s Tree Spirits - tree carvings which are supposed to represent sailors who drowned on ships made from St. Simon’s trees - then on to Ft. Frederica, where Georgia was won by the British from the Spanish in 1742!  The morning will wrap up back at the Cloister after quite an action packed morning!

Location:  The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  60 Tweens
Registration required - no charge

9:00am-12:00pm TWEEN “CHILL” MORNING
We realize our Tweens have been very busy with a wide variety of activities during their first few days at Sea Island, and may want a less structured morning on this final full day of their vacation.  For those kids, we suggest sleeping in, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and spending the morning at the pool, at the beach or in the Tween lounge.  This is for those children whose parents are comfortable with a less formal option and who are mature enough to handle a few hours with minimal organized supervision.  As always, lifeguards will be stationed at the pools and on the beach, and chaperones will be in the lounges.  Please discuss your expectations with your children to ensure a safe and fun morning!

Location:  The Beach Club Family Pool, Beach, Tween Lounge

9:00am-12:00pm TEEN/TWEEN GOLF AND TENNIS CLINICS AT THE RETREAT CLUB
This is the Teens and Tweens morning to mix it up and mingle with one another at Sea Island’s private golf and tennis club, The Retreat Club.  This venue is typically reserved strictly for members, but they are opening it up to YPO kids for this special morning!  The group will head to the Clubhouse where they will be divided into two groups: one group will spend the first part of the morning playing tennis on the perfectly maintained court while the other group will practice their swing at this exclusive and magnificently manicured practice facility.  Midmorning the groups will rotate so that both groups will have an opportunity to participate in each activity.  The tennis clinic will focus on a fun yet constructive approach to improving one’s game, concentrating on ground strokes, volleys, and serves.  The golf clinic will touch on full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting, and we’re sure the expert staff will make this a fun and rewarding learning experience for all participants!

Location:  The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  40 Teens and Tweens
Cost:   $125

9:00am-12:00pm TEEN/TWEEN - SPA MORNING WITH MANIS, PEDIS, FACIALS, AND MOCKTAILS
Join your fellow Teens and Tweens in the fabulous award winning Spa for a morning filled with primping and pampering!  All participants will gather in the Spa, don plush robes, and prepare themselves for a few hours of indulgent beauty treatments!  After relaxing in the magnificent Atrium of the Spa, the kids will be whisked off in groups of six for facials, manicures, and pedicures, all the while sipping yummy mocktails made especially for them!  When the Teens and Tweens are not enjoying a service, they are free to relax in the serene and plush surroundings, catching up on the week’s activities and sharing plans for the future.  This is sure to be a hit with all who sign up, and will leave all who attend feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready for a fun night of dancing and mingling with friends old and new!

Location:   The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  25 Teens and Tweens
Cost:   $165

Sea Island Teen Activities

Host Contacts -  Bailey & Mimi Patrick

**A note to Teens and their parents**
The Teens have a somewhat less structured morning routine each day, giving them a variety of options to choose from, some being free of charge while others are “user pay”.  We hope this will enable the Teens to take full advantage of Sea Island and its surrounding properties while making connections with others in their peer group.  In order to ensure that we have adequate transportation and staff on hand, we ask that the Teens sign up for all activities in which they want to participate in advance, regardless if the event is free of charge or user pay.

Tuesday June 21

3:00pm-5:00pm  PROSPECT/NEW MEMBER/COMMITTEE TEEN/TWEEN Ice Breaker with  Ginna Inge

Location:  Oglethorpe Room
Registration required - no charge

Wednesday June 22

8:15am-12:00pm Prospect/New Member/Committee Teen/Tween Fitness Center Morning
This will be an action packed morning filled with games, races, contests, and old fashioned fun and laughter!  Teens and Tweens will compete in a variety of activities such as tug-a-war, frisbee tag, 3 legged races, sprint runs, tennis racket relays, hula hoop contests, pillow case hop races, water balloon toss, and dodgeball.  This will enable kids of all ages to meet and mingle with one another and vie for prizes large and small!  Once the contests are complete, the group will head to the pool to cool off and rest up for a fun afternoon and evening!

Location:  Fitness Center & Beach Club Family Pool
Registration required - no charge 

12:00pm-10:00pm Teen Lounge open – The Beach Club Parlor

3:00pm-6:00pm Teen - Geocaching Course During Registration Party
Teens will meet for an exciting modern day, high tech scavenger hunt using geocaching technology.  They will head off directly from registration in the Spanish Lounge and embark on an exciting adventure which will have them criss-crossing the Cloister grounds while searching for hidden items using Global Positioning System technology.  They will be given clues about a specific cache - a place for hiding or storing supplies - and will then use mobile GPS units to locate each hidden item.  Teens will end their adventure at the Teen Lounge located in the Beach Club Parlor where they will remain until the conclusion of the Chapter Meeting.  Each group of 8 will be timed, and the team to finish the course in the shortest time will win a wonderful prize!  It is a sure way to bond with fellow YPO Teens as they learn their way around their lovely Sea Island home away from home!

Note: the last group will depart at 4:30 so don’t be late to registration!!

Location: Drop off - Spanish Lounge - 3:00-4:30
Pick Up  -Teens will be allowed to walk back to The Cloister to meet parents after the Chapter meeting

EVENING PROGRAM
9:00pm-11:00pm Teen - Dive-In Movie - “JAWS”
After a wonderful welcome dinner and Bingo, Teens will meet at the pool for a Dive-In movie featuring the classic beach horror film “Jaws”!  They will watch the movie in the pool (if they dare!) and chum around with buddies while nibbling on snacks fit for a great white, hopefully satisfying that constant Teenage feeding frenzy - no puns intended!!

Location:  The Beach Club Family Pool

Thursday June 23

8:15am-10:00pm Teen Lounge open – The Beach Club Parlor

10:00am-12:30pm Teen – Golf Clinic 
This is sure to be a fabulous morning for all who choose to participate!  Truly a signature Sea Island experience, the Golf Learning Center is dedicated to helping young and old master the art of golf!  Teens will take advantage of the finest facilities, nationally ranked instructors, and a renowned staff, all within minutes of the Cloister!  The staff has designed a program just for our Teens to maximize each participant’s skill level and to create a fun and challenging atmosphere where they are sure to improve their game.

Location:  The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  25 Teens
Cost:   $150 per Teen

10:00am-12:30pm Teen – Shooting School
Teens who choose to try their hand at the Shooting School are destined for a morning of fun!  The staff has created a program just for our Teens which will appeal to the novice shooter as well as the more advanced.  There will be skeet, trap, and 5 stand stations available, and the instructors will divide the group according to their experience level and personal preference.  An overview of gun safety, equipment, and shooting techniques will precede the activity to ensure the safety of all participants.  This is sure to be a hit with Teens of all ages and genders!

Location:  The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  18 Teens
Cost:   $285 per Teen

10:00am-11:30am Teen – Beach Boot Camp 
Get your blood pumping in this hard-core beach workout!  The fitness staff has custom designed a beach workout that is sure to get your heart racing and your muscles burning!  Sea Island’s Fitness/Training Center has been ranked as one of the top five fitness programs in the country, so get your booty to the beach and be ready to push your physique to the limits!

Location:  The Beach Club Lobby

EVENING PROGRAM
10:00pm-11:00pm Teen/Tween Ice Cream Social 
Join your fellow Teens and Tweens after the disco party for a sweet tooth fix!  Load up on your favorite ice cream flavors and pile on a wide variety of yummy toppings, creating your personal dream dessert!  This is the perfect way to top off a night of dancing and socializing, recapping all the fun that was had and the friendships made!

Location:  The Beach Club Ocean Room

Friday June 24

8:15am-10:00pm Teen Lounge open – The Beach Club Parlor

8:45am-12:30pm Teen – Shrimp Boat Excursion with Captain Larry aboard the “Lady Jane”
This is the ultimate shrimp boat experience for our Teens!  All Teens will travel via a chartered bus to Brunswick where they will board the Lady Jane, a US Coast Guard certified steel shrimping vessel recently retired after years of loyal service to the shrimping industry.  She has recently been painstakingly refurbished for your cruising pleasure!  Teens will hear a little history of the shrimping industry in the area as they head out to sea, and once they have trolled the Jekyll and St Simons sounds, they can help bring in the catch and assist the crew with sorting the shrimp from the wide assortment of catch landing in her nets.  Hungry? (And what Teen isn’t!)  Teens can sit back and enjoy the freshly caught boiled shrimp prepared by the first mates as they lazily return to the dock and then back to their Sea Island home.  What a perfect way to enjoy the low country in a very hands on way!

Location:  The Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  25 Teens
Registration required - no charge

10:00am-12:30pm  Teen – Tennis Clinic
This is Teens chance to strengthen their overall tennis skills or hone in on a specific area of their game at this world class tennis facility. The tennis instructors have tailor made a program to enhance each player’s ability and skill level.  They will take Teens through a fast paced set of drills that will give all participants a great physical workout while also giving individual tips to improve their game.  Whether you are new to tennis or play on a high school team, this clinic will help improve your game, your stamina, and your confidence all the while having fun with new and old friends!

Location: Tennis Courts
Maximum: 20 Teens
Registration required - no charge

10:00am-12:30pm  Teen – Shark Fishing
This is not your Mama’s fishing trip as you will journey to the largest shark breeding ground on the East Coast!  You will board a boat with 3 friends and a guide and will venture out into the ocean between the barrier islands, following behind a local shrimp boat out for its daily run.  You will no doubt see dolphins and other beautiful sea creatures and chances are you will catch numerous sharks and other fish, some reaching a monstrous 8 feet long!  This is not a trip for the meek so come ready to reel the morning away!

Location:   Yacht Club/Aquatics Center
Maximum:  20 Teens
Cost:   $135

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00pm-9:00pm  Teen/Tween Dine Around
For those Teens/Tweens who want an exciting and fun dinner apart from their parents, or for those Teens/Tweens whose parents have chosen an adult dinner option, this dine-around will transport you to a Hawaiian paradise!  Come dressed in your finest Hawaiian attire (grass skirts, colorful leis, floral shirts) and enjoy a feast fit for a king!  Best dressed may win a special prize so show us your stuff!  We will serve all things Hawaiian in a relaxed, southern Sea Island style (think Hawaiian pizza, chicken satay)  and there will be music, exotic drinks, and fun for all who attend!  This dinner will get our Tweens prepped and ready for their fun evening by the pool and our Teens fueled up to gamble the night away at the rocking Casino party.  Come one, come all!

Location:  The Beach Club Snack Bar
Cost:   $100

9:00pm-11:00pm    Teen – Casino Party 
This night may well be the highlight for the Teens as they try their hand at Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, and Craps!  The Cloister Ball Room will be transformed into a Las Vegas style casino, complete with lighting, music, snacks, and live action games!  Teens can test their skills on the Blackjack table, try a spin on the roulette wheel, roll the dice in a game of craps, or attempt to outwit a fellow player in a game of poker.  Teens will gamble with “play” money that can be cashed in for fabulous prizes at the end of the night.  This is sure to be a high energy, high stakes night full of excitement and friendly competition!

Location:  The Cloister Ball Room

Saturday June 25

8:15AM-6:00PM Teen Lounge open - Beach Club Parlor

9:00AM-12:00PM Teen/Tween Golf and Tennis Clinics at The Retreat Club
This is the Teens and Tweens morning to mix it up and mingle with one another at Sea Island’s private golf and tennis club, The Retreat Club.  This venue is typically reserved strictly for members, but they are opening it up to YPO kids for this special morning!  The group will head to the Clubhouse where they will be divided into two groups: one group will spend the first part of the morning playing tennis on the perfectly maintained court while the other group will practice their swing at this exclusive and magnificently manicured practice facility. Midmorning the groups will rotate so that both groups will have an opportunity to participate in each activity.  The tennis clinic will focus on a fun yet constructive approach to improving one’s game, concentrating on ground strokes, volleys, and serves.  The golf clinic will touch on full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting, and we’re sure the expert staff will make this a fun and rewarding learning experience for all of its participants!

Location:  Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  40 Teens and Tweens
Cost:   $125

9:00AM-12:00PM Teen/Tween – Spa Morning with Manis, Pedis, Facials and Mocktails
Join your fellow Teens and Tweens in the fabulous award winning Spa for a morning filled with primping and pampering!  All participants will gather in the Spa, don plush robes, and prepare themselves for a few hours of indulgent beauty treatments!  After relaxing in the magnificent Atrium of the Spa, the kids will be whisked off in groups of six for facials, manicures, and pedicures, all the while sipping yummy mocktails made especially for them!  When Teens and Tweens are not enjoying a service, they are free to relax in the serene and plush surroundings, catching up on the week’s activities and sharing plans for the future.  This is sure to be a hit with all who sign up, and will leave all who attend feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready for a fun night of dancing and mingling with friends old and new!

Location:   Cloister Lobby
Maximum:  25 Teens and Tweens
Cost:   $165

9:00am-12:00pm Teen “Chill” Morning
We realize our Teens have been very busy with a wide variety of activities during their first few days at Sea Island, and may want a less structured morning on this final full day  of their vacation.  For those kids, we suggest sleeping in, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and spending the morning at the pool, at the beach or in the Teen lounge.  This is for those children whose parents are comfortable with a less formal option and who are mature enough to handle a few hours with minimal organized supervision.  As always, lifeguards will be stationed at the pools and on the beach, and chaperones will be in the lounges.  Please discuss your expectations with your children to ensure a safe and fun morning!

Location:  Beach Club Family Pool, Beach, Teen Lounge

10:00am-1:30pm Teen – Dr. Dana Lebo – The Bell Leadership Institute
This is the Teens time to meet with Dr. Dana Lebo of the Bell Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill, NC, to begin work on writing their college application essays.  Dr. Lebo conducts a workshop each June in Chapel Hill called The Write Workshop, during which time the students develop powerful tools which help them construct a meaningful and compelling essay for college admission.  This particular session will open the creative gates of each Teen, and help them identify their passions, values, and commitments which can then be incorporated into an honest, vivid essay.  Dr. Lebo will give poignant writing tips which will ultimately help the admission officers see an applicant’s innermost thoughts, aspirations, and interests, and what he or she might contribute to campus life.  This workshop is an incredible opportunity for the Teens to tap into a nationally renown and well respected resource in an intimate, friendly setting, and jump start the college admissions process.  A delicious lunch will be served during the session to keep the kids engaged and the creative juices flowing!

Location:  TBD
Cost:   $45