Vibrant town in the heart of Grand Cayman to offer free family activities

Camana Bay on Grand Cayman has teamed up with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism to launch Fountain Frenzy, a new complimentary kids summer activity being offered as part of the Cayman Islands’ “Only in Cayman” summer promotion. The promotion includes a fifth night free at participating accommodations, as well as an “Only in Cayman” savings card that offers visitors countless deals and discounts at local attractions, restaurants and watersports activities.

Fountain Frenzy is a fun, interactive experience celebrating Cayman heritage, culture and undersea life, while also cooling kids off in Camana Bay’s signature dancing fountains. The 11-week program will be offered every Monday and Wednesday from June 19 through August 28.

From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., little ones ages 4-6 can participate in a variety of supervised arts and crafts that celebrate traditional Cayman culture and heritage in Gardenia Court. Children ages 7-14 are invited to join a chaperoned scavenger hunt throughout Camana Bay’s vibrant Town Centre. Featuring a host of interactive clues that will take young adventurers up Grand Cayman’s only Observation Tower to admire the structure’s 3 million tile mosaic of Cayman’s famous reefs, onto The Island’s palm-fringed shores for thatch rope making and solider crab racing and into one of the Town’s shaded courtyards for a lesson on conch blowing, Fountain Frenzy will engage, educate and entertain young visitors. While the kids are entertained, parents can explore the stores, restaurants, cafes and services at Camana Bay. Each Fountain Frenzy session will conclude at The Crescent Fountain with a birthday celebration for Sir Turtle, the national emblem of the Cayman Islands, who turns 50 in 2013.

Camana Bay’s iconic fountains, designed by Jim Garland, the founder of Los Angeles-based innovative water studio, Fluidity, are a great way for kids – and adults – to stay cool this summer. The Crescent Fountain offers a choreographed aquatic show, with bursts of water that reach heights of up to 30 feet, while further along The Paseo in Jasmine Court, interactive water jets playfully tease younger children. In contrast, the calming lull of gently cascading water in Gardenia, Canella and Cassia Court makes the perfect backdrop for an impromptu family picnic or a relaxing afternoon under the shade of native flora and fauna.

For more information or to register kids for Camana Bay’s Fountain Frenzy, visit caymanislands.ky or email fountainfrenzy(at)camanabay(dot)com. For a full list of Camana Bay stores, restaurants, upcoming activities and events, visit camanabay.com.

About Camana Bay

A destination within a destination, Camana Bay is a vibrant new town located in the heart of Grand Cayman. Stretching 500 acres from the famous Seven Mile Beach to the tranquil North Sound, this mixed-use master planned community opened in December 2007 and is one of the first examples of New Urbanism in the Caribbean. Developed by Dart Realty (Cayman) Ltd. in collaboration with an award-winning team of visionaries, including Duany Plater-Zyberk (Seaside and Rosemary Beach, Fla.), Moore Ruble Yudell and OLIN Partnership, Camana Bay offers a unique mix of thoughtfully designed residential, commercial and public spaces, world-class shopping and dining, education and sports facilities plus family-friendly entertainment, events and attractions.

For more information on Camana Bay visit camanabay.com, like Camana Bay Fan Page on Facebook or follow Camana Bay on Twitter.