THE SEA PINES RESORT

The Sea Pines Resort offers organized activities for kids of all ages – available June through August, as well as various holiday times throughout the year.  For reservations and more information about the Resort’s kid-friendly activities, click here to visit their website or call 843-842-8484.  Below you will find a partial list of some of the activities offered.

 Fun for Kids! Summer Day Camp

Fun for Kids! Is a high-energy, activity-based, outdoor-oriented supervised recreational program offered by The Sea Pines Resort for children ages 4-12.  Activities include swimming, putt putt golf, arts and crafts, crabbing, boat cruises with Gregg Russell and a whole lot more.  For reservations and daily activity schedule, call 843-671-3590 or click here to check out the website.

 Harbour Town

 Harbour Town Nature Center

The H2O Nature Center in Harbour Town is the perfect resource for apparel, gifts, bike rentals, and fishing gear. Our live-animal exhibits, educational programs, and hands-on displays are sure to spark curiosity and inspire learning in all ages. The Nature Center focuses on the wildlife and habitats of the South Carolina Low Country. People of all ages are invited to have fun while learning and discovering the natural world  843-686-5323.

Harbour Town Playground

Nationally recognized and obviously fun for kids, the Harbour Town Playground has a tree house, footbridge and a lookout tower.  It was originally inspired by Sea Pines’ founder Charles Fraser’s wife, Mary, who modeled it after an innovative playgound in Harlem, New York.  Each piece of equipment was designed to work a different muscle group.

Harbour Town Lighthouse

Inside you will learn fun facts, hear authentic area music and see real artifacts from each of Hilton Head’s historic eras.  Spectacular views of the harbor, surrounding sound and golf course await you at the top.  For more information, click here to visit the website or call 843-671-2810.

Gregg Russell Concerts Under the Liberty Oak

Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars and grand branches of the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town during the season.  Audience participation is encouraged with Gregg’s sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs.  Click here for more information.

The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department

 Contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department for a variety of kid-friendly activities.  Following is a partial listing of their activities. Reservations are required for most, and the schedule is subject to change so call 843-842-1979 for more information or click here to view the website.

Craft Cove
A full program of craft activities is offered at Craft Cove at the Sea Pines Beach Club – crafts with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.  843-843-1979.

Lucky Ducky
Join the staff at the Harbour Town pool for a chance to win a prize by catching a rubber duck with a wining number.  843-842-1979.

Swimming Lessons
 The professional aquatic staff offers group and private lessons for children ages 4 and up with all skill levels.  Sessions are designed to accommodate children who are available one week or longer.  Call 843-842-1979 for more information.

 Photo Scavenger Hunt
 Follow our clues by trolley, bike or car and photograph your team at our more popular sights.  Cameras are supplied and you keep the pictures.  This is not a supervised activity.  843-843-1979.

Let’s Go Crabbing
Spend the morning on the sandy shores of South Beach in search of Hilton Head Island’s largest and tastiest crab, the Blue Crab.  Hermit crabs, seagulls and the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin often make appearances to bring life to the beach.  Supplies provided; catch and release. 843-842-1979.

Family Pool Night
Summer nights for the family are never bore floating on a tube at the Plantation Club pool while watching a movie and eating pizza!  843-842-1979.

Activities in the Forest Preserve

Family Hayride:  Explore some of the sights and sounds of the Forest Preserve.  You’ll see alligators, turtles and birds.  This is a great orientation activity.  843-842-1979.

Freshwater Fishing:  At the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.  Turtles, alligators ad birds abound while you fish for large mouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish.  Fishing tackle provided by Shakespeare.  Catch and release.  843-842-1979.

H20 Watersports Alligator Boat Tour: On the inland freshwater lakes of the Forest Preserve, come aboard our jungle safari boat to get a close-up view of the abundant plant and animal life of Sea Pines. Search for the American alligator and learn about our unique and exciting animals 843-686-5323

Gullah Campfire Storytelling:  Travel to a different time and culture without leaving Sea Pines.  Join a group around the campfire in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve for a night of Gullah stories, history, language, lifestyle and songs.  Enjoy roasted marshmallows and lemonade while Louise Cohen, native Hilton Head Islander, captivates audiences with her myths and tales about the Gullah lifestyle.  843-842-1979.

Evening Hayride:  Find out what goes bump in the night by experiencing the Sea Pines Forest Preserve after dark.  The only way into the Preserve after hours, this tour will let you enjoy the personality of the Forest Preserve under the stars as we search out the American alligator in its nighttime environment.  843-842-1979.

 SALTY DOG AND SOUTH BEACH MARINA

The Salty Dog Café in South Beach provides an array of children’s activities during the season – everything from tie dying Salty Dog T-shirts and bandanas to beadmania to wood crafts and painting fun.  Click here to see the most recent schedule or call 843-683-6466 for more information.

The Salty Dog also provides entertainment and kids sing-a-longs during the season.  Kids dance on while parents kick back and watch the sunsets.  Click here to check out the Salty Dog website or call 843-683-6466.

The Gypsy - Dolphin Watching, Kids' Cruises, and Fireworks Cruises on summer Tuesday evenings!  The Gypsy has something for everyone. Click here for more information on the The Gypsy!

LAWTON STABLES

Lawton Stables offers a variety of activities for horse-loving kids, everything from a small animal farm to pony rides to trail rides and summer riding camp.  Click here to visit the Lawton Stables website or call 843-671-2586.  Among the activities:

• Summer Riding Camp – Weekly camp sessions are offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day for children ages 8-14.   Click here for details.
• Pony Rides – Adorable, friendly ponies are here at Lawton to provide pony rides for children 7 and under.  Click here for details.
• Small Animal Farm – Bring all the family to visit the small animal farm at Lawton Stables which is free to all visitors. See a wonderful collection of small animals, including goats, sheep, donkeys, a pot-bellied pig, llama, miniature pony, and baby rabbits. Click here for details.

GOLF

“Future Stars” Junior Golf Program

This clinic is for children ages 4 to 12.  Conducted by The Sea Pines Resort’s qualified PGA Golf Professionals, it provides a fun introduction to the game, with an emphasis on safety, etiquette, rules and the fundamentals.  No experience is expected or required.  Located at the Ocean/Plantation Club Driving Range.   Click here to visit the website or call 843-842-1477.

TENNIS

The Sea Pines Resort Smith-Stearns Tennis Academy

The Sea Pines Resort is the proud home of the Smith-Stearns Tennis Academy, which works with promising junior and young professional players on an individual level.  Smith-Stearns serves students from unranked to ranked Junior World players to All-Americans currently in college.  In addition to full-time year-round and summer instruction, the Academy also offers monthly, weekend and weekly programs and private lessons. Click here for additional information or call 843-363-4789.

South Beach Racquet Club

South Beach Racquet Club offers year-round tennis programs for junior players of all ages and playing levels, including the following programs:

• Pee Wee Tennis – Ages 5-8 (Beginner)
• Beginner and Intermediate – Ages 8 and Up
• Junior Daily Tennis Clinics

Click here to visit the website or call 843-671-2215 for further information.

WATER FUN

Bubble Gum Cruise on the Vagabond, Harbour Town

A Sea Pines Resort tradition and Hilton Head Island's favorite entertainer, Gregg Russell, boards the Vagabond every Thursday and Friday all summer long for ninety minute, fun-filled cruise featuring dolphins, music, games, stories, and more.   Click here to check out Gregg's website or call 843-671-3690 for more information.

Commander Zodiac, South Beach Marina

Commander Zodiac offers several programs for kids, including those mentioned below.  Click here to take a look at their website or call 843-671-3344 for more information.

Kids Water Fun Day (ages 4-13): A fun-filled morning of beach Olympics, sale and power boat rides, crabbing, water balloons, a scavenger hunt and more.

Junior Sailing (ages 7-16):  A two day, three hour a day course designed for youths with little or no sailing experience. Instruction includes boat and water safety, rigging, tacking, points of sail, righting a capsized boat and much more.  Sailing certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the course. Life jackets are provided and must be worn at all times on the boats.

Kayak Adventures for Kids and Teens (ages 7-11 and 12-16) Learn the basics of kayaking in these 2-hour courses. Kayaking includes basic paddling techniques, water and boat safety, capsizing, currents and more. Provided life jackets are required.