Cape May

Going to the Shore this year? Don't miss the great kids activities in Cape May! Here is a taste. Click the link below for more details.


CHILDREN'S PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS What was life like a hundred years ago? Kids can find out on a guided tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, geared especially for the 5 to 10 year old crowd. Find out how kids (and adults) lived without electricity and many of the everyday things we'd be lost without today. Tours last about 30 minutes. Kids under three are free. Sorry, we can't accommodate strollers.
CHILDREN'S TROLLEY TOURS
Board MAC's jolly red trolley for a guided tour of Cape May's Historic District geared specially for 5 to 10 year olds. From gingerbread you can't eat to witches' caps on houses, kids will be fascinated by "show and tell" along the way. Trolley tours last about 30 minutes. Of course, kids of all ages are welcome and under threes ride for free! Wheelchair accessible trolley tours are offered, subject to availability. CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE How high is up? You can find out climbing the 199 steps to the top of the Lighthouse. You can see for miles around and learn what the life of a keeper was like too. The Lighthouse was built in 1859 and is one of the oldest continuously operating lighthouses in the country. One kid climbs free with each paying adult. For those who choose not to climb, the Oil House contains a fully-accessible visitors' orientation center and a Museum Shop stocked with maritime accessories and memorabilia. CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT TOUR An adventure for the whole family! Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid's eye view. The packet includes a clue sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace. (The answer sheet is included too!) Co-sponsored by Preservation New Jersey.
HARBOR SAFARI
What does a butterfly like to eat? How about a crab? How are shells made? Take a Harbor Safari with a marine biologist from the Nature Center of Cape May as your guide and find out. See Cape May's beach and marsh habitats and learn about the wonder and beauty of the plants and animals found there.
FISHERMAN'S WHARF TOUR
How did that lobster get into your kitchen? Find the answer to this fishy question and many more on a guided tour of the Lobster House Dock and fish packing plant. I bet you never knew that Cape May is one of the busiest fishing ports in the United States. You just may get a chance to see one of the big boats unloading its catch! AROUND CAPE ISLAND From pirates to explorers, Cape May's first visitors came by sea. You can see the sights the way they did on the Around Cape Island boat cruise. Board the Cape May Whale Watcher for a fun-filled ride where you can learn about the history and architecture, the birds and environment, and maybe see a dolphin or two.

KIDS' DAYS at the PHYSICK ESTATE Wednesdays, July 9 & August 6, 2003 The Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May's only Victorian House Museum, hosts a day of discovery for kids of all ages. Did you know that blowing bubbles was a favorite activity of kids 100 years ago? Or that the crayon is nearly 100 years old? Learn what life was like 100 years ago, from the parlour to the playroom with hands-on activities, tall tales, tea with your teddy bear and more. TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTIES June 21, July 5, 9, 19, August 2, 6 16 Bring your Teddy bear or dolly to the Twinings Tearoom at the Emlen Physick Estate for a Teddy Bear Tea Parties. The Tea Parties feature kid-friendly menus, teddy bear music and special treats for the youngsters, compliments of the Cape May Teddy Bear Company. CAPE MAY KIDS PLAYHOUSE Mondays & Thursdays, July & August Bring your family and get a serious case of the sillies at the Cape May Kids Playhouse. Every Monday and Thursday in July and August, Cape May Convention Hall is the place to go for general merriment. Puppet Shows? We got that. Juggling? We got that too. Laughing and singing? You bet. There's lots of opportunity for audience participation in these professional shows for kids and sometimes moms and dads! There are two shows each day, at 10am for the early risers and at 7pm for the after dinner bunch. Kids of all ages are welcome. The under three crowd gets in free! If you're already in Cape May, look for a copy of the booklet "This Week in Cape May" for a complete schedule of activities. The Kids Playhouse is co-sponsored by MAC and the City of Cape May Department of Civic Affairs. For a current schedule call 609-884-5404.
FAMILY FUN PACK
New In 2003! The Family Fun Pack is a convenient bundle of family-friendly activities. Available from July 3 through August 18, the Fun Pack contains a Family Treasure Hunt Tour Packet (see description above) and admission for the whole family (two adults and all the kiddies) to the Cape May Lighthouse and Cape May Kids Playhouse. The Fun Pack costs just $23 and can be purchased in advance by calling 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or in Cape May at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. For more details, visit Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

Bergen	Bergen Parks	Cape May	Essex	Hudson
Middlesex	Monmouth	Morris	NY City	Passaic
Rockland	Somerset	Sussex	Union	Warren
Other Areas of FunSprouts:
Calendar of Events	Crafts & Science	Games	Party Themes	Book Reviews
Jokes	Links	Articles	Site Map	Junkets
		Home Page