The Tradwinds hotel will be providing activities for families aside from our convention. They include the following:
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. - KONK Club
Super Heroes to the Rescue - For this drop-off kids' camp, you'll acquire your own super powers when making and donning your own capes and masks. Turn invisible, fly high over the gulf or get super strength for the day. Help us save the day with your imagination and creativity. Lunch included. $30 (Pre-Registration Required)
9:00 a.m. Yogafit
Your mind will enjoy the harmony while your body gets toned and fit. Appropriate for all fitness levels. $10/included in Resort Amenity Fee
10:00 a.m. Beach Lamps
Paint some cool shells and we’ll help glue them on to make a one-of-a-kind sea shell lamp for your desk or bedside table. $10
11:00 a.m. Hula Hoop Contest
Twist and shout while you try to keep yourhoop from hitting the ground. Free
12:30 p.m. Crafts and Kids Cuisine
Cookie making and Spin Art Frisbee. We’ll make cookies with chips and sprinkles. While they bake, we’ll paint a Frisbee as it spins round and round. $10
2:00 p.m. Wacky Water Relays
More about fun than skill, join the T.A.Z. Team for some wet and wild fun. You might even win a prize. Free
3:30 p.m. Build-A-Buddy
Fluff and stuff to create something you can love for a lifetime. $20, clothes extra.
5:00 p.m. Beaker Walk
Meet our loveable mascot as he wanders the resort. Starts in the Island Grand lobby. Free
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. KONK Club - Kids Space Camp
In this drop-off kids' camp, we'll blast off for an evening of fun and learning as we turn our eyes skyward toward the Final Frontier. Eat space ice cream, play asteroid ball and create your own spaceship. Bring your swimsuit and we’ll get weightless in the pool after 9. Dinner included. $30/$40 (Pre-Registration Required)
7:00 p.m. Family Trivia Rush
Compete against other families in this quickthinking game that will have your head spinning. Free
8:00 p.m. Teen Poolside Getaway
Time to kick back and enjoy the latest cool music while dancing by the pool. Come enter the poolside contests and shoot hoops in the pool with your friends. Free
9:00 p.m. Teen Movie Night
Can you handle action packed thrillers and side splitting comedies? Join the fun as we feature the best movies of this generation. All titles rated PG or PG-13. Free
9:00 p.m. Beaker Tuck In
Little ones will be thrilled when our loveable mascot comes to their room to wish them sweet dreams. Includes a souvenir Beaker doll. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Yogafit
Your mind will enjoy the harmony while your body gets toned and fit. Appropriate for all fitness levels. $10/included in Resort Amenity Fee
10:00 a.m. Sand Art
Show off your “piece of the beach” to the folks back home. We take cool bottles and fill them up with colored sand. $5-7
11:00 a.m. Swim-Up Card Game
No need to exit the pool, we’ll bring the cards to you. Our floating card table provides the perfect setting for Go Fish, Uno or Blackjack on a warm day. Free
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kids' Cove - Me and My Buddy
In this drop-off kids' camp, make a mini build a buddy and play games. Pizza included. $20 (Pre-Registration Required)
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Kid’s Cove - RedBeard’s Pirate Adventure
Transform yourself into a swashbuckling buccaneer and come aboard as we search for RedBeard’s lost treasure. This is the only place where young pirates can learn all of RedBeard’s secrets. Features stories, games, crafts and a snack. Ninety-minute drop-off camp for ages 4-11 only. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
2:00 p.m. Buccaneer Beads with Captain RedBeard
Craft your own polymer clay beads for awesome swashbuckling jewelry … with a little help from the Captain. $10
2:30 p.m. Wet ‘n Wild Poolside Party
Plunge into fun at our poolside party. We crank up the tunes and the crowd with contests and games. Free
3:00 p.m. Shark Tooth Necklaces with RedBeard the Pirate
Join our lovable pirate, RedBeard, and create your very own souvenir from "the deep." Looks great with your Buccaneer Beads! $5
3:30 p.m. Tie Dye Party
Make yourself a groovy t-shirt, pillowcase or towel. Sign up is required. $15-20
5:00 p.m. Beaker Walk
Meet our loveable mascot as he wanders the resort. Starts in the Island Grand lobby. Free
6:00 - 9:00/11:00 p.m. - KONK Club - Pirates and Princesses
Whether you’re a fierce pirate or a pretty princess, we have just the party for you! In this drop-off kids' camp, all kids will enjoy a night of entertainment with RedBeard’s Pirate Show, crafts, games, pizza and a movie. Bring your swimsuit and stick around late night for some pool games. $30/$40 (Pre-Registration Required)
7:00 p.m. Blaze’s Pre-Pirate Party
Come for fun and dancing with Captain RedBeard’s first mate, amazing Blaze. Free
7:30 p.m. Captain RedBeard’s Pirate Shop
Captain RedBeard has incredible stories to tell. His songs about the sea and tales of pillage and plunder are sure to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats. Free
8:30 p.m. Nightspiker Volleyball
The sun is gone but the fun is still on. Come enjoy a game or two of volleyball under the stars lighted by our groovy black lights that make the game glow. $5
Sunday
10:00 a.m. Beach Candles
Make a unique beach souvenir by adding shells, beads and colors. $12
11:00 a.m. Sunday Football Challenge
DOWN, SET, HIKE! We don’t need grass to play football. The game just went splash crazy. Don’t miss it. Free
11:00 a.m. Kids' Cove - Color Time Visors
In this drop-off kids' camp, decorate a TradeWinds visor to look cool and keep cool. Don’t forget your swimsuit. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
12:00 p.m. Crazy Hats
Your beach ensemble is not complete without your very own crazy hat. We’ll show you how it’s done. $8
1:00 p.m. Root Beer Floats
Enjoy a tasty treat in a souvenir glass. $5
3:00 p.m. NASCRAB Races
On your mark … Get set … Crab walk!!! Pick your crab and cheer while he scuttles down our race track. Free
3:30 p.m. Hermit Crab Adoptions
After the races you can take your crab home along with a cage, food, shells and humidity sponge. $20
4:00 p.m. Build-A-Buddy
Fluff and stuff to create something you can love for a lifetime. $20, clothes extra.
Monday
10:00 a.m. Poolside Hoops
Feel like swimming? Feel like basketball? Why not do both? Go for a three pointer in the pool SPLASH STYLE with all your friends. Free
11:00 a.m. Beach Soccer
Practice for the World Cup on our white sand beaches, meet new friends and have fun. Free
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kids' Cove - Make your Own Ice Cream
In this drop-off kids' camp, we’ll make ice cream from scratch with real vanilla and then gobble it up with toppings. Games will follow. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
12:30 p.m. Sandy Candy
Sand art that you can eat. This fun food craft will have you bouncing off the walls! $5
2:00 p.m. Poolside BINGO
We put the F-U-N in B-I-N-G-O. We even have a game for the worst bingo player on the beach. Free
3:30 p.m. Tie Dye Party
Make yourself a groovy t-shirt, pillowcase or towel. $15-20 (Pre-Registration Required)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. KONK Club - Kids' Cinema Night
In this drop-off kids' camp, we’ll choose a popular kids movie and hang out slumber party style on some bean bags and blankets. Munch on popcorn as our Activities Center is transformed into a theater for your enjoyment. Dinner included. $30 (Pre-Registration Required)
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. KONK Club - Marine Bio-Camp
In this drop-off kids' camp, you'll have fun while learning about marine biology. We’ll go on a boat excursion where we’ll cruise out to Shell Island in search of dolphins, shells and other critters. Kids will go swimming and walk the beach on the island before heading back for lunch and more games. Lunch included. $45 (Pre-Registration Required)
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teen Marine Bio-Adventure
Teens and pre-teens are invited on a boat trip to learn about gulf life and get first-hand experience in marine biology. Leave the parents behind and venture out to Shell Island, an uninhabited barrier island, to learn how to throw a cast net, search for shells, go swimming and have fun with other teens. Lunch provided when we return. $35
10:00 a.m. Sand Art
Show off your “piece of the beach” to the folks back home. We take cool bottles and fill them up with colored sand. $5-7
11 a.m. Swim-Up Card Games
No need to exit the pool, we’ll bring the cards to you. Our floating card table provides the perfect setting for Go Fish, Uno or Blackjack on a warm day. Free
12:30 p.m. Cookie Decorating
You get to top two, huge, fun-shaped cookies with icing and sprinkles. Eat one now and save one for later. $5
2:00 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest
Twist and shout while you try to keep your hoop from hitting the ground. Free
3:30 p.m. Build-A-Buddy
Fluff and stuff to create something you can love for a lifetime. $20, clothes extra.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. KONK Club - Camp Explorer
It’s time for a Florida camping adventure and you’re invited. In this drop-off kids' camp, we’ll explore the property from beach to waterway. Later we’ll roast marshmallows and tell stories around the fire. There is no TV on this camping trip! Dinner included. $30 (Pre-Registration Required)
8:30 p.m. Dive-In Movie
Swim, play, laugh and float as you enjoy a new release or an old favorite without even leaving the pool. All titles are rated G or PG. Don’t forget your towels and rafts! Free
9:00 p.m. Beaker Tuck In
Little ones will be thrilled when our loveable mascot comes to their room to wish them sweet dreams. Includes a souvenir Beaker doll. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. Design-A-Beach Tote
Tired of your boring beach bag? Come make a tote you know you’ll love. $10
11:00 a.m. Home Run Derby
Hey batter, batter, batter! When was the last time you hit a home run into the gulf? Free
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kids' Cove - Color Me Tees
In this drop-off kids' camp, you'll color a T-shirt with fabric markers and play games with friends. Pizza included. $20 (Pre-Registration Required)
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Kids' Cove - RedBeard’s Pirate Adventure
Transform yourself into a swashbuckling buccaneer and come aboard as we search for RedBeard’s lost treasure. This is the only place where young pirates can learn all of RedBeard’s secrets. Features stories, games, crafts and a snack. Ninety-minute drop-off camp for ages 4-11 only. $15 (Pre-Registration Required)
2:00 p.m. Buccaneer Beads with Captain RedBeard
Craft your own polymer clay beads for awesome swashbuckling jewelry … with a little help from the Captain. $10
2:30 p.m. RedBelly Belly Flop Contest
A splash that’s worth the excitement. Jump in, have fun and you could win a prize. Free
3:00 p.m. Shark Tooth Necklaces with RedBeard the Pirate
Join our lovable pirate, RedBeard, and create your very own souvenir from "the deep." Looks great with your Buccaneer Beads! $5 (Pre-Registration Required)
3:30 p.m. Tie Dye Party
Make yourself a groovy t-shirt, pillowcase or towel. $15-20
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. KONK Club - Rock-Star Idol
For this drop-off kids' camp, you'll get in touch with your inner superstar as we jam out to some rockin’ tunes, perform karaoke and bust a move on the dance floor. You don’t want to miss out on this idol experience. Dinner included. $30 (Pre-Registration Required)
7:00 p.m. Blaze’s Pre-Pirate Party
Come for fun and dancing with Captain RedBeard’s first mate, amazing Blaze. Free
7:30 p.m. Captain RedBeard’s Pirate Show
Captain RedBeard has incredible stories to tell. His songs about the sea and tales of pillage and plunder are sure to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats. Free
8:30 p.m. Glow Golf
You don’t want to miss this neon night experience. This is a TradeWinds exclusive, where “anything glows.” $5
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. KONK Club - Marine Bio-Camp
In this drop-off kids' camp, you'll have fun while learning about marine biology. We’ll go on a boat excursion where we’ll cruise out to Shell Island in search of dolphins, shells and other critters. Kids will go swimming and walk the beach on the island before heading back for lunch and more games. $45 (Pre-Registration Required)
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teen Marine Bio-Adventure
Teens and pre-teens are invited on a boat trip to learn about gulf life and get first-hand experience in marine biology. Leave the parents behind and venture out to Shell Island, an uninhabited barrier island, to learn how to throw a cast net, search for shells, go swimming and have fun with other teens. Lunch provided when we return. $35
10:00 a.m. Poolside Hoops
Feel like swimming? Feel like basketball? Why not do both? Go for a three pointer in the pool SPLASH STYLE with all your friends. Free
11:00 a.m. Beach Kickball
Same game that you play at recess, but our playground has sand and the Gulf of Mexico. Free
12:30 p.m. Crafts and Kids Cuisine
Sandy Candy and Color Time Visors - Create sand art you can eat and decorate a TradeWinds visor to look cool and keep cool. $10
2:00 p.m. Crazy Hats
Your beach ensemble is not complete without your very own crazy hat. We’ll show you how it’s done. $8
3:00 p.m. NASCRAB Races
On your mark … Get set … Crab walk!!! Pick your crab and cheer while he scuttles down our race track. Free
3:30 p.m. Hermit Crab Adoptions
After the races you can take your crab home along with a cage, food, shells and humidity sponge. $20
4:30 p.m. Beaker Picture Frames
Make a ceramic picture frame complete with a photo taken with Beaker. $10
5:00 p.m. Beaker Walk
Meet our loveable mascot as he wanders the resort. Starts in the Island Grand lobby. Free
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. KONK - Pajama Party
Wear your favorite bedtime jammies to this drop-off kids' camp so we can boogie down and get crazy. Dinner included. $30 (Pre-Registration Required)
8:30 p.m. Guitar Hero® World Tour
Test your skills against other gamers on our huge blow-up screen. We’ll start on “Easy” for those who have never played before. Later we’ll see who can face off on “Expert.” Free