8Kids & Teens Club Manual
1.2. CHILDREN CLUB ENTERTAINMENTGENERALWe offer a big variety of kids orientated entertainmentprograms.Children can participate in our activities – but they donot have to. They can join and leave at any time (Minis(3-6 years) have to dropped off and picked up by theparents/guardians).TUI MAGIC LIFE has international guests and emphasiseson individuality. Each child is an individual, which isprecious and loving, but nevertheless has its certainparticularities. It is our duty, to make each child happy.We do not differentiate between background andlanguage. Each child will get our fullest attention.We impart holiday feelings, affection, joy, trust andMAGIC Moments, but also limits.What are the characteristics for a good Kids entertainer?Happy, friendly, creative, these are only a few characteristicsfor a good Kids entertainer.Obviously we are responsible, always helpful, spontaneousand a little crazy. We discover the child in ourinner self. We are children ourselves, but take care ofthem at the same time. We are there for the children,but also for the parents. Most important, we maintainthe overview at all times.A really good children’s entertainer is characterised bymany features.What do children parents and maybe also the hotelexpects from me?n Capture the children, i.e. approach them in an openand spontaneous mannern Arouse the children’s curiosity, motivate the childrenand respond to their needsn Changing phasesm Searching – lingeringm Excitement – relaxationm Individual – groupm Movement – quietnessn Listen to the children and take them seriousn Respond to the children’s interestsn Follow the recurring theme at highlight days –create an exciting program for the complete dayn Always talk to the children on eyesight, particularlywhen welcoming them (maybe in a squat position)n Explain time to children not in minutes but in activitiesn Establish group typical actions such as a battle cry,a secrete language, a secret greeting or secret signs.n Be attentive and give the children the feeling thatthey are important to you.n Be trustworthy to the parents.n Radiate self-assurance and security.n Radiate reliability and trustworthiness.n Consider children’s diversity and age.n Always be friendly and funny!n Address the children personally.n Create rituals (Tidying up song, snack time song,morning circle, dance, and many more).n Trust in the children and let them work independently.n „Hilf mir, es selbst zu tun“ – (a quote by MariaMontessori)Enjoy what you are doing, then the children andparents will enjoy it, too.IMPORTANT:Children entertainment is of great importanceat TUI MAGIC LIFE. The well-being of thechild is top priority.A happy child is synonym for happy parents. It isvery important, that the entertainer is dedicatedand responsible when carrying out the day program.However please do not forget that preparationwork is required, too.n Arrange the Children Club in a friendly, practical andchild suitable way.n Decorate your programs accordinglyn Prepare all required material before the programstarts.n Craft material is prepared in advance, not only whenthe children arrive.n We know what we wish to do during the program,but also have alternatives. There is always a plan Bin your head.n We know some games to fill gaps in-between.n The location for the program has been determinedand checked beforehand (I.e., is it available, arethere any safety defects? Can we be easily found byparents and children?)n Do I have drinks for the children available? Wherecan we get a drink?n In order to attract attention, events should takeplace outside, but most of the time, in a shadedplace.The better you are prepared the more secure you areand the more you will enjoy it!Kids & Teens Club Manual 9