Camp Carnival

[Sue909]

Can someone give me an idea of what a typical Camp Carnival day is like?

 

I have a 7 year old and would like him to go during our cruise at least to check it out and see if he likes it.

 

Do they stay in that room the whole time?

Do they give you beepers or something in case they need you?

Do they have theme days where they leave and go to another deck, etc?

Is it a secure place where my child won't wander off on his own without anyone noticing? Meaning is it locked up and you need to be buzzed in?

Thanks!

[Ashpalo]

This info is a couple of years old, but I'm sure a lot of the activities are still the same.

 

Camp Carnival – Ages 6-8

1st Sea Day

9:00 – 9:45 Ice Breakers and Shoe Game Camp Carnival

9:45 – 10:15 Candy Bingo Camp Carnival

10:15 – 10:30 Mummy Wrap Camp Carnival

10:30 – 11:30 PS2, Game boys, and games Camp Carnival

11:30 – 12:00 Sea Notes: Name that TV show/trivia Camp Carnival

12:00 – 2:00 Camp Carnival closed for lunch

2:00 – 2:30 Color your own Beach bag Camp Carnival

2:30 – 2:45 Talent Show sign up & rehearsal Camp Carnival

2:45 – 3:15 Captain Planet to the Rescue Camp Carnival

3:15 – 4:00 EduCruise: Volcano Making! Camp Carnival

4:00 – 5:00 Camp closed to prep for Formal Night

5:00 – 6:00 Foosball Competition & PS2 Camp Carnival

6:00 – 7:00 Kid’s Fun Formal (snacks & drinks) Stripes Disco

7:00 – 7:45 Kids’ Formal Dinner Panorama Grill

7:45 – 8:15 Crazy Mazes Panorama Grill

8:15 Leave for the show

8:30 – 9:45 Spectacular Style Revue Show Blue Sapphire Lounge

9:45 – 10:00 Meet an Ecstasy Dancer Blue Sapphire Lounge

10:00 – 3:00 Slumber Party (fees apply) Camp Carnival

2nd Sea Day

9:00 – 9:30 Talent Show sign up & rehearsal Camp Carnival

9:30 – 10:00 H2Ocean: Twirly Whirlers Camp Carnival

10:00 – 10:45 Let’s get ready to find Freddy Camp Carnival

10:45 – 11:15 The Hunt for Funship Freddy Camp Carnival

11:15 – 12:00 Build a Cruise Ship – Lego Challenge Camp Carnival

12:00 – 2:00 Camp Carnival Closed for Lunch

2:00 – 2:45 PS2 and Games Camp Carnival

2:45 – 3:30 T-Shirt Decorating Camp Carnival

3:30 – 4:00 Family Scavenger Hunt Camp Carnival

4:00 – 4:15 Talent Show Performers meet Stripes Disco

4:15 Talent Show Stripes Disco

5:45 – 7:00 Children’s Dinner Panorama Grill

7:00 – 7:30 Heads Up 7 Up & other games Stripes Disco

7:30 – 8:30 Camp Carnival Farewell Party Stripes Disco

8:30 – 8:45 Edu-Cruise: Erupt the Volcano Camp Carnival

8:45 – 10:00 Cruisers’ Choice Camp Carnival

10:00 – 3:00 Slumber Party (fees apply) Camp Carnival

Port Day Activities

Movies

True or False

H2Ocean: Goop

Watercolors: Scrunch and Crunch

ExerSeas – Basketball & Hoops

Cool Down Drinks

Edu-Cruise: Paint the Volcano

Movie Night (snacks & drinks served)

ExerSeas – Mini Golf

Drinks & Ice Cream Break

Who am I?

H2Ocean: Cosmic Catch

Cake Decorating (for dessert)

Wacky Wizards

Spin Art

H2Ocean: Rockets

Sand Art

Win, Lose, or Draw

Camp Carnival – Ages 9-11

1st Sea Day

9:00 – 9:30 Ice Breakers: Around the Clock Stripes Disco

9:30 – 10:00 Image Races Stripes Disco

10:00 – 10:15 Human Knot Stripes Disco

10:15 – 11:00 Prize Bingo Stripes Disco

11:00 – 11:30 Dance Class w/ an Ecstasy Dancer Stripes Disco

11:30 – 12:00 Sea Notes: Name that Tune Stripes Disco

12:00 – 2:00 Camp Carnival Closed for Lunch

2:00 – 2:30 Edu-Cruise: Camouflage Stripes Disco

2:30 – 3:15 It’s in the Bag (unsupervised hunt) Stripes Disco

3:15 – 4:00 Fear Factor Stripes Disco

4:00 – 5:00 Camp Carnival Closed to prep for Formal Night

5:00 – 6:00 PS2 & Foosball Tournament Camp Carnival

6:00 – 7:00 Kid’s Fun Formal (snacks & drinks) Stripes Disco

7:00 – 7:45 Kids’ Formal Dinner Panorama Grill

7:45 – 8:15 Pen the Pig and Sudoku Panorama Grill

8:15 Leave for the Show

8:30 – 9:45 Spectacular Style Revue Show Blue Sapphire

9:45 – 10:00 Meet an Ecstasy Dancer Blue Sapphire

10:00 – 12:00 After Hours (fees apply) Camp Carnival

12:00 – 3:00 Slumber Party (fees apply) Camp Carnival

2nd Sea Day

9:00 – 9:30 Breakfast w/ the Youth Staff Panorama Grill

9:30 – 10:00 Last Talent Show Sign Up & rehearsal Stripes Disco

10:00 – 11:00 The Great Ship Race (hunt) Stripes Disco

11:00 – 12:00 Sea Notes: Musical Jeopardy Stripes Disco

12:00 – 2:00 Camp carnival Closed for Lunch

2:00 – 2:45 Survivor Challenge Stripes Disco

2:45 – 3:30 T-Shirt Decorating Stripes Disco

3:30 – 4:00 Family Scavenger Hunt Camp Carnival

4:00 – 4:15 Talent Show Performers meet Stripes Disco

4:15 Talent Show Stripes Disco

5:45 – 7:00 Children’s Dinner Panorama Grill

7:00 – 7:30 Scattegories Stripes Disco

7:30 – 8:30 Camp Carnival Farewell Party Stripes Disco

8:30 – 9:30 ExerSeas: Volleyball Challenge Verandah Deck

9:30 – 10:00 Email Exchange, Ice Cream, Pizza Panorama Grill

10:00 – 12:00 After Hours (fees apply) Camp Carnival

12:00 – 3:00 Slumber Party (fees apply) Camp Carnival

Port Day Activities

Movies

Photo Hunt

Wanted Poster

ExerSeas: Mini Golf

Watercolors: Sketch Trail

H2Ocean: Let’s Make Slime

Disco Party (snacks & drinks served)

True or False

Movie Night (snacks & drinks served)

Follow the Trail (hunt)

Inters vs Teens Water Wars

PS2, Wii, & Twister Challenge

Sea Notes: Camp Idols & Talent Show sign up

Cake Decorating (for dessert)

ExerSeas: Swimming under the Stars

H2Ocean: Make your own Pizza

ExerSeas: Basketball

Who Am I? and Outburst

Late Night Party (fees apply)

[bubbadog]

WOW looks like they stay very busy:p;)

[dolphinwyo]

In my experience they do not give beepers out in that age group. They do in the 2-5 year olds - actually a phone that doesn't work in ports though. Maybe if they weren't all checked out and you asked? Not sure if they would or not. They do have different areas around the ship for activities. They walk with the counselors and I have never had a problem with kids wandering off. There is a door that parents come to and they do leave it closed then there is a check-in/out procedure for parents. My kids have been to camp 3 times starting with the youngest group, now in the 9 year old group, and have always had a ton of fun and I felt they were safe and cared for. It is actually why we keep cruising, they have fun and we have some adult time knowing they are well cared for and are having a blast too.

[dnj1]

Ditto. Nothing but positive to say about camp. I cruise with daughters ages 3 & 9 and they both love it. Very safe. Some nights DD9 will eat dinner with camp. It's the best of both worlds. Everyone is happy.:D

[kenrod]

Camp Carnival has an excellent kids programme. My 6 year old son just loves it. The camp councilors definitely keep the kids busy with all sorts of activities as a previous poster has shared with us.

 

The Camp Carnival kids are not always restricted to the room, however. They do outdoor activities, supervised of course, as well. Also they have been known to go to the Dance bar at a time reserved for the kids.

 

Also, if you wish to go to the steakhouse for dinner, your kid could have dinner with the Camp Carnival kids and staff. The dinner is typical kids menu stuff.

 

A couple of times during the day, the Camp is closed for about an hour so that the councilors get a break.

 

At the end of the cruise, we usually tip the staff $50.00. I am not sure if the councilors are part of the tipping pool, but if we have to pry our son away from Camp Carnival to spend some time with us, they are certainly deserving of a little more.

 

Anyhow, I can only say good things about Camp Carnival.

[S.E.]

My daughter enjoyed Camp Carnival, but did mention that a couple of the counselors were a bit rude. My daughter was walking during play time and said "excuse me" to one of the counselors. To which the counselor replied: "where are you going?" My daughter said: "I don't know" and the counselor said: "Exactly, go sit down"

 

Another time after their nap, the counselor told the children: "While you all slept, jimmy was bleeding" My daughter said that they made it sound like it was the kid's fault.

 

I know these aren't huge issues, and sometimes kids can read things differently. Just thought I would share. :)