Wakatobi Kid's Club
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We consider Wakatobi to be a family friendly dive resort. Though dive holidays can be tricky with non-diving
children, your child of any age will be cared for and entertained here at Wakatobi so you can fully enjoy the
dive vacation of a lifetime.
For children ages 0 to 4 years we have caring, intuitive, well trained local Tomian ladies that will work to your
schedule to maintain a healthy routine for your child. Before you arrive at the resort you will be consulted about
you and your child's specific needs by our onsite childcare facilitator. Whether you are wanting to do at least 3
dives daily and enjoy your meals while baby is cared for elsewhere or planning to take it easy, dive occasionally
and spend as much time as possible with your child, or somewhere in between, we (you, the onsite childcare
facilitator and your allocated Indonesian nanny) can create a specific childcare plan tailored to your ideal
vision of this dive vacation of a lifetime.
For older children aged 5 to 12 years we have the Wakatobi Kids Club (children aged 3 and 4 years can also join
Kids Club with their nanny). A variety of fun and educational scheduled activities designed to entertain, amaze
and educate your child, including:
As we are a small intimate resort your child care arrangements can be tailored specifically to your family's needs.
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- Kayaking
- Kite making and flying
- Nature hunts
- Giant bubble games
- Coconut tree harvest demonstration
- Palm weaving
- Treasure hunts
- Snorkeling
- And much more!
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Read what recent guests have said!
"We tried to send our kids to Kids Clubs in several resorts and hotels before. In Wakatobi for the first
time my kids actually asked to go back to the kids club of a resort after the first day ..."
Christian Wipf, July 2009
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The great thing about the Kids Club in Wakatobi is that the schedule is seamlessly integrated with the dive
schedule and the parents can really go about the diving relaxed and undisturbed. They kids (Joshua, 7 and
Natalie, 4) could hardly wait to get back to the activities after the meals. "
Roni Matin, Aug 2009
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Believe it or not, I found it easier to be in Wakatobi with my kids than at home ( Max 3 and Karl 1). The 3 year
old had so much fun going about his own business in the Kids Club and the 1 year old was so well look after
by the babysitters, I sometimes forgot about them for a half a day at a time."
Hwee Keng Teng, August 2009
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Kids Club begins at 7.30am until 12.30pm (time for parents to enjoy the two scheduled morning dives) and recommences
after lunch at 2pm until 5pm (time for parents to enjoy the third scheduled dive or maybe an afternoon house reef dive).
Snacks are provided in the middle of each session and as the ratio of Kids Club Conductor to child is a maximum of 1:3,
conductors are able to keep your child hydrated and recognize when the group is in need of rest time and indoor
activities. Depending on the number of children at the resort during your stay Kids Club Activities can also be
personalized, say if you wanted your child to join the dive boat for a snorkel or wanted your child to go on a
Land Tour this can be arranged.
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Diving Wakatobi for Kids
Currently Wakatobi Dive Resort does not have the confined water conditions necessary to teach children how to
scuba dive. Therefore we are unable to offer any form of bubble maker or junior open water dive courses. However,
previously certified junior open water divers, diving with their caregiver(s) and guided by a pre-booked private
dive guide are more than welcome to join the three daily scheduled dives from our well appointed dive boats. So
for those not-yet junior divers, supervised snorkeling on the magnificent house reef is the next best thing!
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Of course child care for the age range of 5 to 12 years can also be arranged outside of Kids Club hours. Say if you
wish to have a romantic dinner for two or do a night dive, a personalized childcare plan will be established after
discussing your needs with the onsite childcare facilitator. Special children's meals and mealtimes can also be
organized.
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About our Kids Club Conductor
Vinessa Broom joined the Wakatobi Dive Resort family in Septmeber 2007, and was initially hired to work with the local
Indonesian staff to improve their English language skills. Through her love of children and care giving background
Vinessa was the ideal person to take on the additional roles of Childcare Facilitator and Kids Club Conductor.
Vinessa graduated form Canterbury University, New Zealand, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Psychology and
Education. Prior to joining Wakatobi, Vinessa was teaching the English language to children in South Korea.
"It's exciting when we have children vacationing with us here at Wakatobi, as there is so much for young people to
see and do, with abundant opportunities to really encounter something new and unique. And to see parents experience
a well deserved dive vacation in harmony with their children is really a joy."
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Kids Club Fun!
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