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NEWS LETTER SEPT ‘09 SEASIDE NATURE PARK ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2009 Click here for the poster for ART IN THE PARK! At Seaside Nature Park we can organise a party for your kid's birthday! One staff member will be available for two hours; to guidance the riders during the pony rides and for guidance of the group during a treasure hunt. THE PACKAGE INCLUDES * PONYRIDE ON THE BEACH Make your reservation in advance! If you are interested in the package, please contact us, we can send you the information of the package. Package as described above: $250,-. For an additional fee of $65,- a professional face-painter will be available for the 2 hours. Parties at Seaside Nature Park are very popular; please make your reservation in advance.
Seaside Nature Park is open and welcomes all visitors. The 30-acres park is offering a great piece of nature, unique for the Dutch side of St. Maarten. The beautiful trails leading to breathtaking lookouts and the pittoresque beach side which offers fantastic swimming and snorkeling options makes the park a visit worth while for both young and old! The beach bar which offers a small menu for snacks and lunch and a variety of smoothies, a shower, changing and bathroom facility as well as a reception/office and the child’s club house are part of the still growing facilities at Seaside Nature Park .
Being in the continuing process of optimizing the park’s facilities and surroundings, already many activities are organized and open for registration:
HORSEBACKRIDING LESSONS IN THE PARK
Always wanted to learn how to ride a horse? Now is your chance! The professional Olympic-size riding ring (with sea-view), the well-trained horses and the best instructor will give you the ultimate experience. Lessons in the ring and once a month trailrides, friendly competitions or want to become part of the horseball-team or caroussel show-group? We have it all. The Lesson schedules is offering for both adults and children and for different riding levels. 12 Lesson card $180,- Loose lessons $20,-
Check for our weekly schedule and prices at: ssnpactivities@yahoo.com
GET FIT AT THE PARK
Those beautiful trails are not only for the horses! The jogging-club started again. Every Monday and Thursday from 6-7 pm, speed-walkers and runners are welcome to work on improving their condition, while enjoying the nature of Cay bay. Different level runners can combine different trails, speed and distances. A great way to meet new friends.
A minor fee of $20,- per month in order to help maintain the trails and to enjoy a drink afterwards.
ART IN THE PARK
Imagine yourself outdoors in the shade of the large trees, overlooking the waters of Colebay, working on your own piece of art?
In an 8-weeks- program, every Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m., you will work on your own art-pieces while learning about perspective, model tekenen, landscapes drawing and compositions. The course will be given by a professional local artist and offers an introduction to the basic skills of art. To keep your children busy during this time-for-you moment? Check our Kids in the Park Saturday program! Check for fees and schedule at: ssnpactivities@yahoo.com
KIDS IN THE PARK
For those children that love to be outdoor and are interested in a varied program of nature, games and art activities? Every Saturday from 9-12 the Kids in the Park Club will keep your child occupied in a educational and fun way. 9- 11 a .m. there is an active program and from 11- 12 a .m. a creative program, under the guidance of a professional artist. A wonderful start of each weekend!
OUTDOOR VACATION CAMPS IN THE PARK
Every school vacation, the professional staff of Seaside Nature Park is organizing an outdoor vacation camp for children in the age from 6-16 years.
A challenging program will keep your child busy with nature, educational, games, arts and specifically horseback riding. Also staying over is possible! Check for the camp schedule and the prices at: ssnpactivities@yahoo.com!
BIRTH DAY PARTY IN THE PARK
At Seaside Nature Park we offer great birthday packages. What to think of themes like Pirates, Indians or Mermaids? We offer a 2 hour program that includes pony rides and treasure hunts! A wonderful organised party that you as a parent can truly enjoy, while sitting back. Check for more information: 5445255 or ssnpactivities@yahoo.com.
PARTIES AND HAPPENINGS
Wedding parties, birthday parties, business parties and fun days, we can organize your special event for you!
TO BE EXPECTED IN THE PARK
Because the setback of a fire, our first priority is to work on a replacement of our lost tiki-hut. This will again be a great adding to the beach bar. Other initiatives currently are focusing on a pet farm and a playground and a camping site. We’ll keep you informed!
VOLUNTEERS IN THE PARK?
The active staff of Seaside Nature Park is always looking for extra hands. This voluntary work can vary from helping maintaining the trails, setting up the vegetable garden or helping out with one of the coming social projects. For those experienced with working with horses, the therapeutic horseback riding program always can use extra help.
Contact information:
Lucky Stables at Seaside Nature Park
Caybay road 64
Caybay
Tel: 5445255 Cell: 5265238
www.seasidenaturepark.com
email: ssnpactivities@yahoo.com
BIRTHDAY PARTY
The kids can do a pony ride on the beach (weight limit 180 lbs). A guide will walk next to the child riding the horse to give guidance.
* LUNCH
We will serve French fries, a hotdog and a juice for each child.
* TREASURE HUNT
The kids can enjoy a treasure hunt by walking through a part of Seaside Nature Park. They will go on a hike with a staff member to find the treasure of the Pirates of the Caribbean.