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Club Med Ixtapa
Ixtapa Additional Information of Sports and
Kids Clubs
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SAILING |
| Refine your skills with
our performance “Club Med Catamarans” fashioned after the 110-foot Club Med
Catamaran, winner of The 2001 Race — the first nonstop, no limits, no rules race
around the world. |
| Technical Data: |
- Designed for 2 or 3 people.
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- Mainsail area: 126 square feet
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- Jib sail area: 38 square feet
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| These catamarans are
available at Bora Bora, Columbus Isle (Bahamas) and Turkoise (Turks & Caicos). |
| At Cancun, Ixtapa, Playa
Blanca, Paradise Island (Bahamas) and Sandpiper-Florida. Club Med offers new Hobie Cat
Waves, perfect for novice sailors. |
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CLUB MED
FITNESS |
| Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul
with the Les Mills Fitness program. |
Lessons
For Beginners: |
- Gentle exercise sessions (stretching, relaxation or
warm up sessions).
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- Muscle strengthening or aerobics.
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Lessons
For All Levels: |
| Introducing the latest fitness trends
6 days a week: |
- Body Attack™ - Inspired by
aerobics and martial arts. Body attack is a high-intensity cardiovascular blitz that puts
power and energy back into aerobics. Simple, strenuous, electric, this discipline is
without bodily contact and does not require any prior martial arts experience.
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- Body Pump™ - The original
barbell class. Tones and conditions muscles, while raising your metabolic rate for rapid
fat burning. Choreographed with music, this new discipline is simple, super fun and
it’s the fastest way in the world to get in shape.
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- Aquafitness - Ideal for gently
strengthening your muscles all round. This low impact water workout is gentle, improves
blood circulation and acts as an automassage without risk. Aquafitness is offered in all
Villages offering Fitness as part of both “Lessons for beginners” and
“Lessons for all levels.”
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- Gentle exercise sessions (stretching, relaxation or
warm up sessions).
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- Step classes or low impact aerobics.
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| No additional cost. |
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OFF SITE GOLF |
| Discover a multitude of golf courses
located near Club Med Villages and managed by external clubs. |
| Available at Bali, Born Bora,
Buccaneer’s Creek (Martinique), Cancun, Caravelle (Guadeloupe), Ixtapa, Lindeman
Island, Opio, Paradise Island (Bahamas), Phuket, Punta Cana, Ria Bintan, Rio das Pedras,
Sandpiper-Florida, St. Lucia and Turkoise (Turks & Caicos). |
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SPORTS FOR CHILDREN |
| At Club Med, sports are divided into
big and small. Children can play all the sports offered in the Village, as long as they
are the required age. |
| Note: Participation
in water sports for children is subject to a swimming test. For children wishing to scuba
dive, parents’ signed authorization is necessary as is a medical certificate. Outside
of Mini Club Med activities and in all Villages without Children’s Club facilities,
children under 8 years old (12 years old for watersports) must be accompanied by a parent
for all sporting activities. Introductory courses are offered once a week. Age
requirements at Villages without Children’s Clubs may differ. There are dedicated
hours for children in Villages with Children’s Clubs. |
| SCUBA DIVING |
| Kids can explore scuba diving with
special programs designed to safely introduce children to scuba diving. |
- SASY (Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths):
From 5 years and up, youngsters can discover diving in the pool. Offered at St. Lucia. No
additional cost.
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- PADI Bubblemaker: Kids 8-10 years
old will learn the basics in Confined water. Offered at St. Lucia. A supplement of $20
applies.
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- PADI Discover Scuba Diving Certification
Program: A great way to learn scuba diving for kids 10-12 years old. Offered at
St. Lucia and Columbus Isle Bahamas. A supplement of $30 applies.
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- PADI Juniors Open Water Certification
Program: Available at St. Lucia and Columbus Isle from 12 years and up with
certain restrictions based on level of skill. A supplement of $150 applies.
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IN LINE
SKATING |
| For children 6 years and older, Club
Med offers the fun of in-line skating with the safety of introductory courses and expert
lessons. Kids can skate the half-pipe (at Sandpiper-Florida), play street hockey or glide
around our skate park. Offered at Ixtapa, Kamarina, Punta Cana, Sandpiper-Florida and St
Lucia. |
| BMX BIKING |
| All terrain track, races, obstacle
jumping... thrills and chills on two wheels. For children age 6 and up. Offered at
Kamarina and Opio. |
| * Additional Cost. |
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CHILDREN’S
CLUBS |
| At Club Med’s Children’s
Clubs, the G.O.s (gracious organizers) make all the difference. These qualified
professionals are dedicated to providing your kids with a host of activities and programs
to keep them enthralled and amazed for as long or as little as you like. Under their
attentive care, kids can experience an engaging vacation. Make new friends. Play favorite
games. Open their eyes to new adventures. And discover an unforgettable world of fun.
While your kids are laughing and playing in the children’s club, you can enjoy adult
conversations with your own new friends, try a new sport or simply catch up on a good
book. With Club Med, you never have to compromise. |
| Baby Club Med - (4 to 23
months) |
- The children are divided into two groups: children
who are not yet walking and those with a certain level of mobility.
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- Open 6 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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- Baby Club Med is a paid service with an additional
charge of $29 per day.
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| A Typical Day At Baby Club Med |
| A gentle start, after breakfast with
the family. On the schedule: wake up games, educational activities, walks and a nap for
the youngest participants. Lunch is taken care of entirely by the G.O.s; however, you may
join your child if you like. Afternoon activities include outdoor games, snack time and
parades with Clubber & Medy. |
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| Petit Club Med - (2 - 3
years) |
- Generally divided into 2 age groups.
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- Open six days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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- Petit Club Med is a paid service with an additional
charge of $29 per day.
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A Typical Day At
Petit Club Med |
| The day begins with group activities,
walks and outdoor games. At noon kids enjoy a complete, balanced lunch specially designed
for the needs of young children. Parents may join their children...or leave them to the
G.O.s, with complete peace of mind. The afternoon is filled with games, face painting,
puppet shows, sandcastle building, pajama parties, treasure hunts, finger painting, arts
& crafts and story telling. |
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| Mini Club Med - (4 - 10
years) |
- Children may be further divided into age groups as
follows: 4-5 years, 6-7 years, and 8-10 years.
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- Open six days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a
break before dinner.
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- The Mini Club Med is no additional cost.
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| A Typical Day At Mini Club Med |
| The day kicks off with early-learning
and creative activities. Lunch is always a favorite part of the afternoon followed by
unique activities including fashion shows, circus school, arts & crafts, treasure
hunts, face painting, sandcastle building pool games and a variety of sports. Evenings can
be filled with pajama parties, talent shows or dance parties. |
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| Juniors’ Club Med (11
-17 years) |
| Juniors’ Club Med caters to
young guests who are seeking independence, new friends, or just want to hang out in a
group. |
- 11-13 years: available year round
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- 14-17 years: available during certain school
holidays.
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The Juniors’
Club Med is no additional cost. |
| A Typical Day In The Juniors’
Club Med |
| Day begins by exploring the sports
challenges the Village has to offer. Whether it’s skating, windsurfing, flying
trapeze or wakeboarding. After lunch, unique activities are planned including beach
hockey, olympic games, beach volleyball tournaments, fashion shows, and a variety of
sports. As evening falls plenty of teen-oriented activities are scheduled including disco
parties, teen dances and pajama parties. Available 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a break before
dinner. |
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CHILDREN’S
CLUB ACTIVITIES |
| Clubber & Medy |
| Meet Clubber & Medy, the Club Med
Children’s Club characters. This duo delights and entertains little ones throughout
the week from joining in the games to participating in the shows and activities. |
| Costume Parade |
| Once a week a parade is organized and
led throughout the Village by Clubber and Medy. Kids enjoy wearing costumes they’ve
created themselves in the Children’s Clubs. |
| Culture Days |
| Kids will be immersed in the culture
of the local country. One day a week, in the Children’s Clubs, they will learn basics
of language, taste traditional dishes and enjoy games and songs indigenous to the
destination you are visiting. |
| ShowTime |
| Get ready to watch your kids ham it
up in a hilarious show. Once a week, the Children’s Clubs put on an endearing
performance. In Villages with a Circus School, the Mini Club Med often entertains with a
Circus Show demonstrating their newfound talents. |
| Circus School |
| Kids 8 years and older love juggling,
walking the tightrope, jumping on the trampoline, swinging on the trapeze and clowning
around in our one-of-a-kind circus workshops. (Introduction to circus school from 4 years
of age.) Available at Bali, Caravelle (Guadeloupe), Ixtapa, Kamarina, Lindeman Island,
Opio, Punta Cana, Ria Bintan and Sandpiper-Florida. |
| Mini Scientists |
| Kids love this innovative program
that will open their eyes to the fun of science through engaging and educational
activities. Available at Caravelle (Guadeloupe), Crested Butte CO, Ixtapa, Punta Cana and
Sandpiper-Florida. |
| Kids Corral (from 4 years
old) |
| Most Ski Villages with
Children’s Clubs offer a “Kids Corral” where the little ones can get
comfortable with their skis, ski a simple trail around fun figurines and learn to use a
basic rope tow on a gentle slope. |
| Gym |
| Toddlers (from 2-3 years old) in the
Petit Club Med can enjoy an activity course designed especially for them. Our “Fun
Course” keeps little hands and minds busy for hours developing fine motor
coordination, critical thinking skills, spatial relations and depth perception and, in
true club Med style, encourages social interaction. Available at Ixtapa, Punta Cana,
Sandpiper-Florida and Serre Chevalier. |
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HOW TO JOIN CHILDREN’S CLUBS |
| When making your reservation, enroll
your child in the appropriate children’s club. Space in the Petit Club Med™ and
Baby Club Med™ Children’s Clubs is limited in order to adhere to the safety
regulations and standards of child care structures and provide the utmost of care and
enjoyment for your child. There will be no exceptions made to the number of spaces
available. The age groups of each club have been carefully considered for maximum safety
and compatibility and will also be strictly adhered to. |
| Once at the Village, you should
register your child with the GO. (Gracious Organizer) responsible for the particular
Children’s Club. Advise the G.O. if your child requires any special attention
(nutrition, sleep patterns, favorite toy, etc.). Such information is invaluable for the
Children’s Club G.O.s as it allows them to help children feel safe and comfortable
around their new friends and environment. |
| With your cooperation and the overall
preventative health and hygiene measures adopted by Club Med, your children will be able
to enjoy a quality, healthy environment full of fun and games during their vacation at any
Club Med Village with Children’s Clubs around the world. |
| *Please note: a supplement fee of $29
per day for the Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med is paid per child at the time of booking.
This supplement is non-refundable and guarantees a spot for your child in the
Children’s Club. Children’s Club available only if booked for duration of stay. |
| Children in the Care of The
Children’s Clubs |
| A parent/guardian must complete and
sign the registration forms and attendance register for their child, stating precisely the
time they have signed their child in and the time they will pick up their child. When
children from 4 to 10 years old have been signed in to the Mini Club Med, the G.O. will
give each child a bracelet, clearly indicating that they are part of the Mini Club Med. |
| Important: Children who are NOT in
the care of the Children’s Clubs or who are staying at Villages without
Children’s Clubs facilities are the full responsibility of their parent/guardians. |
| While in the Children’s Club,
your child will be in the good hands of specially trained G.O.s who have all met safety
requirements and training standards. A generous G.O.-to-child ratio is maintained within
each club. |
| Children’s Health |
| For children in the Baby Club Med and
Petit Club Med, parents are strongly advised to obtain a “certificate of health”
for their child prior to departure. This can simply be a letter issued by your doctor
stating that your child is in good health. It should be issued no more than 48 hours
before arrival at the Village. Please note that a “certificate of health” is
recommended for our Villages in France. |
| Children will only be accepted in the
Children’s Clubs if they are considered to be in good health and without any signs of
a contagious cold or fever. Club Med reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to
request the certificate and refuse acceptance of any child into the Children’s Club
should this be deemed necessary for health reasons. Please check that your child’s
vaccinations are up to date prior to departure. A doctor is available at some of our Baby
Club Med Villages. The role of such a doctor is limited to offering assistance, providing
advice and administering urgent first aid. It does not, under any circumstances, for legal
and ethical reasons, substitute the role of the local doctor in regard to prescriptions. |
| Only the parents/guardian are allowed
to administer medication to their child. Under no circumstances are the Children’s
Club G.O.s authorized to administer medication. In the event of a doctor’s visit, all
medical or hospital cost will be charged to the parents/guardian. |
| Children’s Meals |
| Club Med’s extensive buffets
offer plenty of choices for the little ones — from hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza to
international cuisine for the more adventurous eaters. Some Villages with Children’s
Clubs have separate restaurants just for children. |
- Sandpiper-Florida: Baby Club Med restaurant serves
lunch and dinner.
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- Ixtapa: Petit and Mini Club Med restaurant serving
lunch. Restaurant hours vary depending upon Village location.
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| Children’s Amenities |
| Children’s beds, high chairs
and/or booster seats for restaurants are available to parents in all Villages; parents are
responsible for extra diapers and bottles. |
| Villages with Baby Club Med and Petit
Club Med programs offer strollers at no extra charge (based on availability). In case you
forget to bring some necessities, replacement items including toiletries, diapers and jars
of baby food may be available in the Club Med Boutique. |
| Children With Special Needs |
| Please inquire at time of booking
should your child require special needs; we will determine whether we can accommodate
these needs. |
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