Days are longer, the weather is warmer and school is coming to an end, which can only mean one thing: summer is here! Enjoying the holiday is that much easier with the help of Camana Bay. From cooling off in the interactive fountains, watching movies under the stars, enjoying a good book under the shade or in a hammock, indulging in refreshing treats, and choosing from an array of kids’ camps…summer is sweeter at Camana Bay.

SPECIAL EVENTS Toddler Tuesdays
Every Tuesday 10am-7pm, The Crescent and Regal Cinemas
Tuesdays are the new Saturdays for toddlers. Children can enjoy chasing bubbles as they float by, splashing in the interactive fountains and building fortresses at Imagination Playground from
10am-7pm on The Crescent. They can also take part in a live story reading and sing along with
Story Time at 11am at Regal Cinemas. These events are free and open to the public.

Bubble Hour
Every Tuesday and Saturday 5-7pm, The Crescent
While little ones chase bubbles as they float around The Crescent, parents can enjoy CI$12 specials on glasses of Veuve Clicquot bubbly at Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Ortanique.

Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Every Tuesday, June through August 7pm, Gardenia Court
Throughout the summer, families can spend quality time together every Tuesday watching a different movie under the stars. Dine at one of Camana Bay’s signature restaurants before the movie, set up a picnic on the grass, or just bring a blanket, relax and enjoy the show on our outdoor big screen!

30 June – How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014, PG): When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace.

7 July – Despicable Me 2 (2013, PG): When Gru, the world’s most super-bad turned super- dad, is recruited by a team of officials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gru’s own, He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness.

14 July – Annie (2014, PG): A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly veiled campaign move and takes her in.

21 July – The Lego Movie (2014, PG): An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

28 July – Field of Dreams (1989, PG): An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; he does, and the Chicago Black Sox come.

4 August – Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012, PG): Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style.

11 August – Home (2015, PG): Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own.

18 August – The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014, PG): The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin- starred eatery.

25 August – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981, PG): Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Summer Saturdays
Every Saturday, June through August 10am-7pm, The Crescent
Celebrate summer every Saturday on The Crescent at Camana Bay with fun activities for kids of all ages. Little tykes can chase bubbles as they float by while bigger kids build fortresses with Imagination Playground and teens challenge their friends to Jumbo Lawn Games including limbo, Connect Four, cornhole and more. Then, after all that fun in the sun, a dip in the fountain is the perfect way to cool down. And while kids are having a grand time, parents can lounge on the lawn with a summer read or dine al fresco at one of the Town Centre’s nearby restaurants.

Music Camp
Every Monday through Friday 29 June-31 July 8am-2:30pm, Cayman Music School Young musicians ages 5-12 can get creative with fun and artistic activities including band and choir, parties and field trips, games and contests, concerts and musicals, karaoke and more! The cost is CI$50 per day or CI$200 per week (5 days). For details and registration, call
345.938.3838 or email [email protected].

Starfish Village Summer Camp
Every Monday through Friday 29 June-21 August 8am-3pm, Starfish Village
With an exciting new theme each week, kids of all ages will have fun whilst learning with arts and crafts, field trips, games and more. Age groups include 3-6 years Purple Starfish, 7-9 years Aqua Starfish and 10-12 years Orange Starfish. The cost is CI$80 for a full day (8am-3pm), CI$175 for a half-day week (8am-12pm) or CI$325 for a full-day week (8am-3pm). After camp care is also available from 3-5:30pm at an additional hourly cost. For details and registration, call 345.640.7827 or email [email protected].

Summer Book Swap
Every Monday through Sunday, July through August, Cassia Court
Looking for the perfect summer read? Visit Camana Bay’s Learning Tree in Cassia Court where book lovers can find titles for all ages and interests. Browse the selection, take your pick and replace it with one of your favourite books to help us spread the joy of reading.

Canada Day Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Wednesday 1 July 5:30pm, Ortanique
Each month, one of Ortanique’s talented chefs creates a three-course dinner with beverage pairings, based on the cuisine from his or her homeland. July’s event has been moved from the last Thursday of the month to July 1st to honour Canada Day. Enjoy a feast of Canadian favourites for CI$65 per person, plus gratuities. For reservations, call 345.640.7710.

Summer Splash
Saturday 4 July 2-7pm, The Crescent
Join us for the ultimate start-of-summer party with music and family-friendly entertainment for everyone! Imagination Playground, Jumbo Lawn Games, the interactive fountain and dancing bubbles will keep kids entertained while grown-ups test their skills and teamwork with fun contests for exciting prizes. Get into the groove and dance along to sizzling summer tunes then stick around for food and drink specials including Genuine Rum & Q, a mouthwatering backyard feast hosted by Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink.

Genuine Rum & Q
Saturday 4 July 7pm,The Crescent Lawn
Michael’s Genuine is celebrating America’s favourite pastime with a Rum & Q! Slow-roasted brisket, smoked whole snapper and roasted potatoes, are only a few of the fabulous menu items available. The cost is CI$68 all-inclusive with tickets available for purchase at Michael’s
Genuine. Come enjoy some summer fun, the Genuine way. For more information, please call
345.640.6433.

Bon Vivant Summer Culinary Camp
Tuesday 7 through Friday 10 July 12-1pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio
Budding chefs aged four to 12 will enjoy learning how to make a variety of foods, including: Marvellous Mexican (July 7), Pie Heaven (July 8), Cayman Cuisine (July 9) and Sweet Treats (July 10). The cost is CI$40 and includes the lesson, recipes, snacks, activities and a take-home creation! To register, contact Bon Vivant at [email protected] or 345.623.2665.

5th Annual Multi-Sport Camp
7-10, 13-17 and 20-24 July 8am-12pm, Camana Bay Sports Complex
A well-rounded sports camp for young athletes with three different week options. Geared towards children aged six to 14, Camana Bay’s 5th annual Multi-Sport Camp is a great way for budding sports persons of all levels to improve their skills or simply try a new sport in a fun and positive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to excel at their favourite sports, while gaining exposure to new ones. Daily activities include basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, football and more. From 8am to 12pm at the Camana Bay Sports Complex. The costs are CI$125 for Week 1 and CI$150 for Weeks 2 and 3. For more details and to register, contact [email protected] or call 345.640.2878.

Midsummer Light & Music Show
Every Thursday 16 July through 20 August, The Paseo
On select Thursday nights this summer, Camana Bay’s pedestrian-friendly Paseo comes to life with a spectacular light show set to music and all are invited to experience the free display. Come early and enjoy a sunset dinner before the show or stay afterwards to catch one of the summer blockbusters at Regal Cinemas.

Kiddie Drive-In Movie
Tuesday 21 July: Cardboard Box Car Crafts 5-7pm and Moonlight & Movies 7pm, Gardenia Court
Families are invited to join us for a very special drive-in-themed Moonlight & Movies event featuring cardboard box car crafts for kids. Boxes will be available for collection on Wednesday,
15 July at the Farmers & Artisans Market so that kids can begin building and painting their dream “car” at home. Before the movie, they will have the opportunity to complete the finishing touches with craft supplies provided. Then everyone will pull their cars up to the big screen for the night’s feature presentation—The Lego Movie (2014, PG).

Sensational Summer Salads Cooking Class
Thursday 23 July 6-8pm, Bon Vivant
Summer entertaining is all about freshness and simplicity. Let Bon Vivant show you how to make and plate beautiful show-stopping salads for the hot days ahead of us. They will give you options for the perfect BBQ side, gourmet appy or light summer picnic lunch. The cost is CI$65 per person. To register, contact Bon Vivant at [email protected] or 345.623.2665.

7th Annual Basketball Camp
Monday 27 through Friday 31 July 8:30am-12pm (Ages 7-12) and 12:30-4pm (Ages 12-17) Arts & Recreation Centre at the Camana Bay Sports Complex
This always-popular basketball camp is back for its seventh year – kids aged seven to 17 will receive instruction from a special guest from the NBA! The cost is CI$150 per person. For more details and to register, contact [email protected] or call 345.640.2878.

WEEKLY RITUALS

Mojito Madness
Mondays 11:30am-10pm, Ortanique
Mondays don’t have to be a drag with CI$5 mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day,
11:30am to 10pm, as well as CI$5 breadfruit fish tacos from 11:30am-7pm.

Toddler Tuesdays
Tuesdays; Imagination Playground 10am-7pm, The Crescent and Camana Bay Story Time
11-11:30am, Regal Cinemas
Tuesdays are the new Saturdays for toddlers. Children can enjoy splashing in the interactive fountains at Imagination Playground and take part in a live story reading and sing along with exciting new books and beloved children’s songs. These events are free and open to the public.

Farmers & Artisans Market
Wednesdays 12-7pm, The Paseo
Discover an array of local purveyors offering products and experiences found only in Cayman at Camana Bay’s weekly market. Come early for the widest selection of fresh produce and farm goods then browse an eclectic selection of artisanal products and handicrafts. The festivities pick up throughout the evening as more artisans join and the Market is infused with entertainment, including art and cultural demonstrations and live music.

Newly ‘WED’nesday
Wednesdays 5:30-10pm, Ortanique
Treat someone special to Cayman’s ultimate date night. Enjoy a romantic three-course dinner for two with a glass of bubbles or house wine each and a pair of Regal Cinemas movie tickets. The cost is just CI$80 per couple, gratuities not included.

Open Canvas
Wednesdays 7pm, KARoo
Every Wednesday, Open Canvas provides a public venue for local artists to display their talents and work on their latest creations. Art enthusiasts can join the gathering and watch paintings come to life one brushstroke at a time. Painters can contact [email protected] to reserve an easel and must bring their own art supplies. For more details, call 345.946.6633.

The Flavour Tour
Wednesdays 7-9pm, West Indies Wine Company
Experience The Flavour Tour, a guided dining adventure featuring local ingredients presented in the signature styles of Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar and Ortanique. Start the evening with a glass of bubbly at West Indies Wine Company then enjoy four small plate courses complemented by featured wine or cocktail pairings before returning to West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of their 80 vintages. The cost is CI$69 per person all-inclusive and tickets are available at West Indies Wine Company. Tours can also be customised for private groups of 12-20 guests. For more details, call 345.640.9492.

Sing Along with Miss Izzy
Thursdays 9-9:45am, Starfish Village
Join Miss Izzy and friends for interactive sing and dance classes.

Prime Rib Night
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-10pm, Abacus
Enjoy a night free from cooking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a prime rib feast featuring whole roasted prime rib, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled green asparagus, brandy- flamed green peppercorn sauce and sauce Béarnaise, or substitute sides with Abacus Salad. You can choose your portions with petite 10-ounce CI$26, medium 12-ounce CI$31 and grande 14-ounce CI$36.

Imagination Playground
Saturdays 10am-7pm, The Crescent
A fun, interactive concept in play, Imagination Playground offers kids a free and exciting way to build, dream and explore a new world every week in the Town Centre’s dancing fountains with giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes. Little ones can recreate familiar objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; build imaginary places, like houses, islands and cities; invent new games and dramatic scenarios or simply make new friends.

Story & Craft Time
Saturdays 10:30am, Books & Books
Every Saturday at 10:30am, young readers and their parents can join the storytellers at Books & Books for exciting new tales and crafts that inspire imagination and creativity.

Lifestyle Brunch
Saturdays 11am-3pm, Abacus
Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like eggs Benedict, Belgium waffles and create-your-own omelettes. To make a reservation, call 345.623.8282.

Ladies Lounge
Saturdays 4-10:30pm, Ortanique
Every Saturday night, ladies can spend an evening in Ortanique’s bar and lounge and enjoy their second round of either Fantinel Prosecco or specialty Absolut cocktail on the house!

Tai Chi with C.A.S.K.
Sundays 8:30-9:30am, The Crescent
Join Sensei Greg Reid from C.A.S.K. Karate for a series of free Tai Chi lessons. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated after one hour of gentle exercise, mental focus and meditation – the perfect start to a leisurely Sunday morning! Tai Chi is calming and rejuvenating, it exercises and creates balance between the body, mind and spirit. Classes focus on body alignment, breathing, muscle stretching, internal energy (chi) control and self-defense. For more details, contact C.A.S.K. at 345.925.3367.

Genuine Brunch
Sundays 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse à-la-carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavour into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all-you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations, call 345.640.6433.

Barefoot BBQ
Sundays 11am-3pm, KARoo
Join KARoo every Sunday for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off-the-grill favourites with all the traditional BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more details, call 345.946.6633.

Dim Sum Brunch
Sundays 11:30am-3pm, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar
Enjoy an expanded selection of dim sum and more at Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar’s Dim Sum Brunch every Sunday. Indulge in a selection of appetisers, soups and sushi with an array of noodle, rice and main dishes. The bar includes bubbles, house wine, domestic bottles of beer and mixed well drinks. The cost is CI$49 per person all-inclusive and reservations are required at 345.640.0001.

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