Many Florida resorts are more than kid friendly - they actually have separate programs for their pint-sized guests. Here is a list of several resorts with details regarding their kids' clubs.


AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION, AMELIA ISLAND

 The Resort: Situated in a quiet coastal setting with high dunes and great views of the Atlantic, this resort offers golf, tennis, dining, swimming, a spa and shops. There's a nature center on site. Complimentary games, contests and crafts are offered daily.
Kids' Program Details: Kids' Camp Amelia includes swimming, nature tours, games and arts & crafts (plus golf and tennis in the summer). Evening parties feature buffet dinners and themes such as circus stars.
Ages: 3-10
Time Outdoors vs. In: 80 percent out/20 percent in
Cost: $40 for morning session with lunch; $30 for afternoon session; $55 full day (includes lunch); $30 for evening program.
For Older Kids: The Teen Explorers program, for kids ages 11 to 19, includes excursions for mini-golf or pizza and a movie, or on-site basketball and beach soccer. Prices range from free to $50.

This oceanfront luxury resort is known its service, fine dining and location near world-class shopping. Here, kids are VIKs (Very Important Kids) - and they even get their own check-in desk.

CHEECA LODGE & SPA, ISLAMORADA

 The Resort: The accommodations are luxurious, the restaurants outstanding, but the real treat is outdoors here in the fabulous Florida Keys. There's an oceanfront pool, a playground and tennis.
Kids' Program Details: Camp Cheeca features swimming and snorkeling, fishing tournaments, sand-sculpture building and more. Kids Night Out (ages 4 and up) includes pizza, movies, games or themed activities.
Ages: 5-12
Time Outdoors vs. In: 90 percent out/10 percent in
Cost: $35 per day (includes lunch); $25 for evening program.
For Older Kids: The resort's Kids Spa at Avanyu Spa offers Teen Terrific Facials and in-room massages for kids ages 10-17.


LONGBOAT KEY CLUB & RESORT

 The Resort: This luxury resort features a soft, white sand beach, 45 holes of championship golf, a spa, and one of the largest tennis facilities in Florida. Go sailing, rafting, kayaking, biking or boogie boarding.
Kids' Program Details: The Kids Klub includes viewing turtle nests during nesting season, games and arts & crafts. It also includes field trips to nearby Attractions such as Mote Aquarium.
Ages: 5-12
Time Outdoors vs. In: 50 percent out/50 percent in
Cost $35 (includes activities costs and lunch).
For Older Kids: No program.


THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB, NAPLES

 The Resort: This Gulf-front resort is known for its pristine, white sand beach, world-class spa, championship golf course and golf school and award-winning tennis center.
Kids' Program Details: The Beach Klub for Kids offers swimming and games in the beachside pool, shelling, boating and theme days such as Pirates Day. There's also games, movies and crafts.
Ages: 5-12
Time Outdoors vs. In:50 percent out/50 percent in
Cost: Free, with a $7 charge for afternoon crafts, and a $15 charge for lunch and afternoon crafts.
For Older Kids: No organized programs, but teen- and 'tween-friendly activities include volleyball tournaments and golf and tennis clinics.


SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT, DESTIN

 The Resort: This 2,400-acre resort is more like a world unto itself, with four golf courses, 20 restaurants and 50 shops. There are complimentary trams and rental bikes, and more than 20 miles of bike paths.
Kids' Program Details: The KidZone program offers half-day sessions that include treasure hunts and pony rides. The full-day program includes sandcastle-building lessons, go-kart excursions and water games.
Ages:3-10
Time Outdoors vs. In:65 percent out/35 percent in
Cost $35 half day; $55 full day
For Older Kids: No organized program, but teen- and 'tween-friendly activities include outdoor concerts and movies, shopping and, seasonally, a waterslide and rock-climbing wall.


SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT, CAPTIVA ISLAND

 The Resort: Newly renovated, this resort offers two lagoon-style pools overlooking the beach, including a family pool with a kid's castle and waterslide. There's tennis, golf and much more.
Kids' Program Details:South Seas' kids' and teen programs take an "educational discovery" approach - so rather than gluing seashells to picture frames, kids go on shell safaris or photo-scavenger hunts.
Ages:4-11
Time Outdoors vs. In:80 percent out/20 percent in
Cost: $35 per child for morning or evening session (lunch or dinner included)
For Older Kids:The separate teen program, for kids ages 12 to 17, offers kayak trips, beach parties, jet ski excursions, a sailing course and a learn to fish program.


TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND, ST. PETE BEACH

 The Resort: This Gulf-front resort offers paddle boating through shaded waterways where swans live. There's family feud, raft races, a pirate show, dive-in movies
and more.
Kids' Program Details: The KONK (Kids Only, No Kidding) Club program incorporates crafts, games and activities relating to a theme, like Finding Nemo Fun Day or Campfire Fun Night.
Ages:4-11
Time Outdoors vs. In:70 percent out/30 percent in
Cost $25 for day/evening session (includes crafts, meal, snacks and drinks)
For Older Kids: No formal program, but teen and 'tween-friendly activities include teen dance parties, glow-in-the-dark volleyball and mini-golf, and volleyball tournaments.