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Bogue Banks Beach Gear &
Linen Rentals
9106-C Coast Guard Rd Bell Cove Village, Emerald Isle (252) 354-4404, (866) 593-4327 www.boguebanksbeachgear.com |
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Whether
you need something to entertain the kids or rental equipment for a baby,
Bogue Banks Beach Gear and Linens Rentals has what you need. Rent kayaks,
umbrellas, beach chairs, Boogie boards and surf gear for the beach or rent
bikes for the whole family. You can also rent a crib, high chair, baby gates
and other items for the beach house if you don't want to bring them from
home. From two locations, one in Emerald Isle and one in Atlantic Beach,
Bogue Banks Beach Gear & Linens offers items for daily and weekly rentals.
These folks provide the largest selection of quality rental items with
friendly customer service. They're open year-round seven days a week and
they accept VISA/MC with online reservations.
The Parent Trap The Parent Trap is Carteret County's only "Play
Boutique." The store specializes in fine, high-quality toys, games,
puzzles, and all the latest accessories for new and expectant parents
and babies. The Parent Trap also offers nursery and children's
furniture. This unique shop offers a play space in the store with a
complete activity center. Activities include weekly music class, story
time and playgroups. Parent Trap is open Monday through Saturday from 10
AM to 5:30 PM.
Teacher's Pet This is a great place for games, toys and things to
build, cuddle, paint, put together, discover and, yes, learn.
Age-appropriate educational toys run the gamut here, from silly to
serious. It's a delightful place to take a kid or to shop for a birthday
surprise. The shop also houses educational materials for teachers and
conducts workshops in the use of materials. Teacher's Pet offers
tutoring services. That's because it's the enterprise of a couple of
former teachers.
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Junior
Sailing Program N.C. Maritime Museum, 315 Front St., Beaufort (252) 728-7317 www.ncmm-friends.org The Junior Sailing Program is a basic and intermediate
summer sailing program open to children ages 8 to 14. The program uses the
fun of sailing and the competition of racing to teach rigging, sailing,
seamanship, navigational skills and maritime traditions and history to young
sailors. Instructors are certified by the U.S. Sailing Association as Small
Boat Sailing Instructors and are certified by the American Red Cross in
First Aid and CPR. These programs fill very quickly, and students are
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the N.C. Maritime Museum
for class schedules and fee information. Library Storytime Throughout the year, the Carteret County Public Libraries
offer a number of reading and educational programs. Special programs for
young people are offered in the summers as well. Contact the individual
libraries for details: Summer Science School for Children The N.C. Aquarium hosts a number of Summer Camps offered
to children and teenagers. Classes generally take place in June, July and
August and focus on hands-on activities. These activities plus unique field
trips combine to make this program a unique educational experience. Call for
schedules, applications and fees. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll
Shores Educators at the North Carolina Aquarium at
Pine Knoll Shores have designed a number of fun, innovative programs and
special activities just for youngsters such as hands-on "Aquarium ABCs"
for preschoolers and "Critter Class" for ages 6 to 8. Registration
begins April 1 each year for weeklong summer day camps filled with
hands-on, feet-wet adventure for kids in grades 2 through 7. Summertime
snorkeling outings are geared for ages 5 and older, and surfing lessons
are offered for ages 10 and older. Aquarium programs vary with the
seasons, and special activity programs require advance registration and
fees. To find out what’s going on, call the aquarium or see the website
for the complete calendar.
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Other Good StuffBoys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina, Inc.601 Mulberry St., Beaufort (252) 504-2465 3300 Bridges St., Morehead City (252) 222-3007 The Boys & Girls Club operates a club in
Beaufort and a club in Morehead City. The Beaufort Club was the first in
the county, opening in 1997 in the former Queen Street School. That
facility has seen some renovation since that time, and the membership
has grown. The new Morehead City Club is on the campus of Morehead City
Elementary School. Attendees spend afternoon hours with directed
programs of sports and interesting, interactive, positive goings-on.
There is also a homework time. Club activities for kids from ages 6 to
18 are available on weekdays from 3 to 7 PM. Summer and holidays bring
about expanded hours. Summer camps are also offered in full 10-week
sessions or by the week. The Boys & Girls Club also offers after-school
programs at several of the county's public schools. Morehead City
Parks and Recreation This department offers a lot of sports
programs designed to teach children the fundamentals of the games and also
the value of team participation and sportsmanship with a focus on fun. Team
sports include T-ball, basketball and coach-pitch baseball. In addition to
sports, the department hosts a number of fun activities for children and
adults. Many programs are free, but those with fees are reasonable and well
worth the cost for the enrichment they provide. Both city residents and
nonresidents are welcome to participate in the department’s programs.
Morehead City Parks and Recreation sponsors after-school programs for some
schools and offers an eight-week summer camp program for children ages 3 to
12. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the department offers a Saturday in
the Park Concert Series at Jaycee Park located at Ninth and Shepard streets.
Call for details on the musical performance schedule and times. The
department also sponsors the North Carolina Seafood Festival 8K Twin Bridges
Road Race that takes place the first weekend of October in conjunction with
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| Spinnaker's Reach Realty, Inc.
9918 M. B. Davis Ct., Emerald Isle (252) 354-5555, (800) 245-7746 www.spinnakersreach.com |
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Spinnaker’s Reach is a private subdivision of rental and permanent homes
built with families in mind. With private beaches, sound access and seasonal
activities they have something for every family. Many of the homes offer
private pools, golf carts, elevators and media/game rooms. Visit the website
for virtual tours. |
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Kites Unlimited and Bird Stuff Kites Unlimited is a great store to explore whether you
are a kid or an adult. The store sponsors kite-flying events at Fort
Macon State Park, and everyone is invited to join in the fun each Sunday
at 10 AM, 9 AM in the summer months. Bring a kite because you'll want to
try the things you see after the demonstrations, or you can just watch.
For truly competitive kite fliers, the Carolina Kite Fest at the
Sheraton Atlantic Beach in October is also sponsored by Kites Unlimited
(see our
Annual Events chapter). Kites Unlimited has added Bird Stuff to the
store, offering feeders, seeds, houses and more. North Carolina Maritime Museum For years North Carolina Maritime Museum's education staff
has provided environmental education programs for kids and for adults. The
programs focus on coastal habitats and are highlighted by trips to barrier
island beaches, maritime forests, salt marshes and tidal flats. In the past
there have been trawling trips aboard a research vessel, bird watching,
fossil hunts and kayak trips. All museum trips are guided. There is a charge
for these fun trips, but it is worth it. North Carolina Seafood Festival Kids have plenty to do during the N.C. Seafood Festival.
Young anglers can fish in Atlantic Beach as part of the All Kids' Fishing
Classic. Prizes are awarded for the largest of any kind of fish caught, and
each angler goes home with a prize. On Saturday during festival, SasSea's
Island Playground is jumping with hands-on activities for kids only. Shade
trees, a beautiful gazebo and a playground set the backdrop for the fun.
With face painting, sidewalk chalk designs, jump rope and story telling,
this is a great place for kids and their parents during the festival. Sea Of Dreams This imaginative public playground, designed
with input from the kids who are now enjoying it, was constructed by nearly
200 residents of Carteret County. Walk through the entry towers and
encounter a maze that sends kids ages 3 and younger in one direction and the
older ones in another. Inside, there are slides, swings, ladders, spring
bridges, a balance beam, a boat, a race car and so much more that it keeps
the parking area full every day. Kids younger than 10 must have an adult
with them. Groups of 10 kids or more may reserve time to use the playground.
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CampsThe Crystal Coast serves as the location for a variety
of camps — from day camps to week-long or longer summer camps. And
nearby, at the mouth of the Neuse River, are several popular summer
camps for youth. Call for program descriptions and prices. 156 Albemarle Dr., Newport (252) 726-4848 This Presbyterian camp in a beautiful
setting on Bogue Sound operates year round and is open to the public.
Summer camp sessions are divided into age groups, with weeks dedicated
to campers from 2nd through 10th grades. There is also a two-night,
three-day mini camp for 1st through 4th graders. Activities include
swimming in the pool and sound, basketball, sailing and canoeing, along
with other traditional camp activities. Camp
Seafarer and Camp Seagull Camp Seafarer for girls and Camp Sea Gull for boys are on the Neuse River in Arapahoe, about 27 miles north of Morehead City and about 25 miles east of New Bern by car. The camps are coastal YMCA camps with an outpost and docks on the Morehead City waterfront. The camps focus on strengthening both land and sea skills, but more
importantly they emphasize character and skill development. Campers enjoy a
nationally recognized seamanship program, including sailing, watersports and
ocean excursions from the Morehead City waterfront outpost. The camps
conduct environmental education programs that serve schools throughout the
state and offer facilities for corporate training and conferences. During
the summer, the camps offer weekend and one-week family programs. There are
also two-week and three-to-four-week camps for youth. Fall and spring
camping programs for families and for kids — both weekend and weeklong — are
also available. Contact the camps for details. |
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Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City (252) 726-5083 Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center
offers an after-school program Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM at a
rate of $25 per week per child. The program includes homework time, a
snack, activities, and arts and crafts. The program is offered on
teacher workdays and holidays for special rates.
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Dropins Childcare |
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Dropins Childcare offers hourly drop-in care for
children from ages 1 to 11 years. No reservations are required, and children
will be in the care of well-qualified, experienced and first-aid–trained
staff members. Dropins also offers a preschool and an after-school care
program, as well as a school-age summer camp featuring field trips and a
variety of activities. The 7,000-square-foot play area is filled with
age-appropriate toys, video games, computers and activities. Dropins is open
Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM and
Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 5 to 11 PM. From 1 to 5 PM each Saturday
Dropins can be rented for birthday parties or other special events, and the
staff will handle all the details and all the clean up. Have a no-stress
party by leaving the details to the Dropins staff.
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Morehead City Parks and Recreation Day Camp 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City (252) 726-5083 Youth from across the county can take part
in the Morehead City Day Camp. It is open to any child ages 3 to 12 and
offers a variety of activities — field trips, arts and crafts, swimming,
music, drama and sports games. Campers are divided into different age
groups and supervised by a trained staff. The camp operates from 8 AM to
5:30 PM Monday through Friday, and arrangements can be made for parents
needing to drop their children off at 7:30 AM. Campers bring their own
lunches, and the camp offers an incredibly reasonable price for both
city residents and nonresidents. In addition to summer day camp, which
runs June 15 through August 7 in 2009, they offer pre-camp and post-camp
sessions. Sound To Sea Day Camp Trinity Conference Center offers an
outstanding environmental education day camp. Youth get hands-on
exposure to several coastal habitats — the sound, marsh, pond, maritime
forest and ocean dunes. They learn about creatures living in each
environment, play interesting games, wade in the ocean, make crafts and
learn about coastal cultures starting with Native Americans. The youth
are with others their age, in groups for rising kindergartners to rising
sixth graders. Campers bring their own lunches. Registration for this
popular camp usually opens in January. N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers several
sessions of summer day camps from June through August. Each camp runs
for five consecutive days. Aquatic Adventures is for children entering
grades 2 and 3, Coastal Explorers is for children entering grades 4 and
5, and Sea Scholars is for children entering grades 6 and 7. All the
camps provide hands-on, feet-wet learning adventures. The camps require
fees and advance registration, which begins April 1. Spaces fill
quickly. See the website for the full schedule.
Summer Science School The Maritime Museum offers a variety of summer programs
for students of all ages, from those entering first grade in the fall
through tenth graders. The programs planned for 2009 include programs on
seashore life, pirates, boats and boat-model building, fishing and
crabbing, sailing, coastal photography and saltwater science. Tuitions
are charged for the programs, and each is taught by qualified staff
members. Friends of the Museum members get discounts on many of the
programs. |
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