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Monday, May 31 to Saturday, August 28, 2004
For our resort guests between the ages of 4 and 11, we have a full day of planned activities and games, seven days a week. This brochure will help familiarize both parents and kids with our program. (Children younger than 4 are welcome provided they are accompanied by an adult or approved babysitter who can attend to their special needs.)
Come and introduce yourself to us — if we don't find you first!
We are pleased to welcome your child, and wish you a fun and memorable stay at The Bishop's Lodge Resort and Spa.
Schedule
Our day begins at 8:00 a.m. on the front porch of the Main Lodge. We start off with a great breakfast and keep going through lunch until 4:00 p.m., ending at the swimming pool. Daytime activities may include pony rides, hiking, time on the playground, arts and crafts, and afternoons poolside (please send your child in the morning with a swimsuit and sunscreen in a marked bag).
Your child will be waiting for you at the swimming pool at 4:00 p.m. each afternoon, when the day session is over. Parents wishing to arrange for after-hours childcare must do so in advance—there will be no childcare available through the program after this time.
We meet again at 5:45 p.m. for dinner and evening activities, such as cookouts, campfires, storytelling, lawn games and movies. The evening session is over at 9:00 p.m. when youngsters meet their parents back at the Main Lodge. If you are unable to meet your children at this time you must have made alternative arrangements in advance.
Our schedule will vary from day to day and may include special events like pool parties, campfire cookouts, and theme nights.
Meals
Most of our meals are taken in our own special dining room, the Fiesta Room. Our children's menu strives to address parents' concerns for healthy foods and children's traditional preferences. Occasionally we may be out on a cookout or picnic.
BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m.
LUNCH 11:45 a.m.
DINNER 5:45 p.m.
A reminder that children who do not eat with us must be accompanied by an adult when eating in the restaurant.
Riding
We work with gentle horses two days of the week, taking turns going around the pony ring below the corrals. Feeding and brushing the horses can be a real treat .The stables offers trail rides for children 8 years of age and over 4' high, depending upon demand and availability of its "kid horses" (check with stables for current rates and availability); children must be signed up in advance by their parents for these rides. Please let us know when you have signed up your children for these rides so that we may deliver and pick them up at the proper times.
Tennis
Classes for children are grouped by age and ability; the Tennis Pro will enter your child into the appropriate class. Emphasis is on hitting a lot of balls and getting some exercise, but mostly we like to have fun!
Fishing
Our trout pond (just above the stables) provides a great start for young anglers. We fish here several times a week—and you may wish to "show them how" (or vice versa) after hours. Hooks, line and cheese at the front desk.
On Your Own
In addition to our program, there are many excursions in the area you may wish to consider for the whole family—trips to archaeological ruins and historic sites, for example. The Museum of International Folk Art, with its vast display of folk art "toys" from all over the world, is a place that children especially enjoy. Please check with us or the front desk for some other great ideas.
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