While summer doesn’t mean special weather on St. Croix (we enjoy warm temperatures and sunshine year-round), it does mean kids are out of school and need extra activities. So for island parents, here are ideas to keep your little ones engaged and entertained all summer long at a variety of ages. In addition of course, to our beautiful beaches and endless water sport options. Thanks to the Tamarind Parents who contributed!
- Jump off the Frederiksted pier
- Play hide-and-seek at the Mount Washington labyrinth
- Join the Governor’s summer reading program
- Explore Fort Christiansvaern / Frederik
- Visit Monk’s Baths
- Drive thru the rain forest with windows down to look for fruit
- Pick-up ice cream from Armstrong’s
- Hit the playgrounds at Canegata ballpark / Altoona Lagoon / Sunny Isle Shopping Center
- Treasure hunt for sea glass on the west end beaches
- Prepare for the mango-eating contest at Mango Melee
- Roast marshmallows at a beach bonfire
- Play mini golf at Divi
- Try paint ball or go karts at Beeston Hill
- Walk dogs for the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
- Picnic at Point Udall
- Bowl at Tropical Ten Pins
- Hike Goat Hill or to the Hamm’s Bluff lighthouse
- Feed the tarpon off Christiansted boardwalk
- Try a new fruit or veggie from the La Reine Farmer’s Market
- Watch a movie at the fort (last Saturday of each summer month except August)
- Grab water balloons and squirt guns from Kmart for a water war
- Find a new place to stargaze over the sea
- Play tourist and enjoy a hotel staycation
- Take the sea plane (or ferry soon come) to St. Thomas for a day or weekend
- Share a paddle board at Freedom City Surf Shop or the East End Paddle Club
- Dance classes
- Crab races with Tito and Sue
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