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2.2.4. DAY PROGRAMMES
AND ROUTINES
Consider: Detect the children’s mood, arouse their
curiosity and win their trust.
Changing phases
n Searching–lingering
n Excitement–relaxation
n Individual–group
n Movement–quietness
Highlight days:
n Superhero Day
n Pirate Day
n Adventure Day
The first day in the Children Club
The first day in the hotel facilities is the most important
and decisive day: Children are still a bit reluctant. They
approach cautiously and do not know what to expect.
They are insecure and need you, the entertainer as
orientation guidance. Mainly in the beginning everything
is new and unknown. Please mind runaways and children,
who are crying.
Radiate tranquillity and give parents the good feeling
that you have the overview over the kids’ world and the
kids. They entrust their children to you! Minis will be
accompanied by their parents to the club.
During registration different items of the program are
possible:
n Make a tour together through the Children Club
n Tell a story
n Free play on the grounds
n Paint a picture
n Free play with a selected toy
When completing the registration form the most
important points of the Children Club are explained to
the parents.
1. Children are always accompanied to and picked up
from the club by their parents personally. In order to
do so they inscribe their children in the attendance
list and also unsubscribe them. Siblings, 14 years and
older can pick up their younger siblings with written
approval of their parents.
2. What do I do when a child is not three years old yet,
but the parents bring it to the club?
Friendly, but nevertheless determined, explain to the
parents that participation in the program on their
own is possible for children aged 3 and older. Younger
children cannot participate for insurance legal reasons.
You cannot take over the responsibility. Offer
them the alternative that child can stay together
with a parent. Not all programs are suitable for very
young children, and an adult’s support is needed. In
this case it is the parent supporting the child, as you
have to look after a group of children at the same
time. In case of problems please refer to the tour
guide; all services are determined in the catalogue.
3. Today’s program, highlights of the week, evening
program
4. Opening times, meeting points and where to find the
program information on the info board.
5. Important: The explanation that we are not offering
a kindergarten or child minding, but children entertainment.
Parents need to be available and reachable
in the club facilities during the Children Club opening
times. Do not forget, children (and parents) need to
be on your side. Try to catch them with interesting,
exciting topics!
Red thread through the program:
Example: It is your beach day – everything is focused
on the topic beach today. Building sand castles, races or
other games, all is focused on water, sea, sea shells and
the beach.
Children love stories, and they believe what you tell
them. Therefore wrap each day into an exciting adventure.
On pirates day for example you can tell the story
about pirates or tell them about the ships you saw early
that morning…You are also part of the history, i.e. you
are living the program and are part of it with your
costume, make-up etc. …
It is extremely important to create a special ambiance
that allows the children to dive into the adventure with
all their fantasy and completely identify with the story.
Decoration Children Club
Outside
n own playground or age appropriate play equipment
n sun sail
n fence around the Mini Club area
n soft and safe floor
Inside
Own room for Minis
n Cozy corner
n Creative area
n Play area
n Small tables and chairs
n Age appropriate games and crafting material
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