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Camp Ocean (9-11 Years) Sharks: Things to Know
Published 03/11/2015 09:59 PM |
Updated 12/22/2023 11:20 AM
Carnival Youth Programs are open for children ages 6 months to 11 years. All youth must be registered to participate; registration should be completed pre-cruise. During some cruises, capacity may be limited. Drop off times for children under 2 can also be viewed in the HUB App (fees apply). Some activities may not be offered.
Our Sharks® group, ages 9 to11, is built on fun and age-related exciting activities such as dancing, sport games, scavenger hunts and more! Kids can connect with new friends and try out all the activities that Camp Ocean® has to offer.
Sign In/Out Policy
- All children must be registered by a parent/guardian prior to participating in any Youth Programs; registration should be completed pre-cruise.
- Carnival’s policy is to group children together according to their age. The age is determined according to the child’s birth date.
- Parents/guardians have the option whether or not they will allow their child ages 9-11 to sign themselves in/out. There are 2 different options:
- Option 1 – Children allowed to sign in/out
- Children are free to come and go as they choose for activities. When they are signing out, the child will inform the Youth Staff on where their destination will be.
- Option 2 – Children not allowed to sign in/out
- Parents/guardian can authorize other guests (over the age of 18) during online registration or once on board in order to sign in/out their children from activities.
- Option 1 – Children allowed to sign in/out
- After 10:00pm, no child will be allowed to sign themselves in/out; a parent/guardian is required for drop off and pick up.
Medication
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program.
The youth staff may not administer any medication to any child participating in the youth programs. Additionally, no medications with the exception of epi-pens and self-using inhalers are permitted in the youth programs. Epi-pens and self-using inhalers cannot be expired. If a child requires regular medication while attending, parents/guardians must return to administer the medication. If a child becomes unruly or ill as a result of parent/guardian not administering medication, the child will not be permitted back into the program.
Safety Information
- The Youth Staff will distribute wristbands to all children 12 years of age and younger. These wristbands will indicate your muster station in bold letters and must be worn at all times. As parents/guardians, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child wears the wristband throughout the duration of the cruise.
- If at any time during the voyage, a child loses or breaks his/her wristband, replacement bands are available at Youth Facilities or Guest Services.
- If your child is participating in a supervised “sign-in” youth activity, in the unlikely event of an emergency, you will be reunited with your child at your assigned muster station. Upon hearing a “Crew Alert” announcement, all activities will stop, and children will be gathered and guided to their assigned muster station. At that time, parents/guardians must proceed to their staterooms (if safe to do so) to collect their life jacket, and that of their child’s, before proceeding to their assigned muster station.
Hours (time/activity may vary based on cruise itinerary)
Sea Days
- Scheduled complimentary programming activities run from 10:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm, followed by Night Owls.
Port Days
- Supervised complimentary programming Kids' Choice begins from port arrival until 12:00pm; At 12:00pm, Kids' Only Lunch is offered, Scheduled activities resume at 1:00pm until 10:00pm, followed by Night Owls. There may be family programming offered in between 4:00pm-6:00pm (time/activity may vary)
Evenings
- Night Owls is offered each evening from 10:00pm-1:00am in Camp Ocean for a fee ($7.50 USD per hour plus an 18% service charge, per child)
- Offerings include: movies, games, toys and snacks
- Owls Jams - on select evenings of the cruise we have additional parties for a fee ($17.00 USD per party plus an 18% service charge, per child)
Meals
Parents are encouraged to pick up for meal times. Time, location and menus may vary and are posted in the HUB App.
Camp Ocean Kids' Only Lunch and Dinner
- Lunch: Offered only on port days, 12:00pm-12:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
- Dinner: Offered every evening (except embarkation day): 6:00pm-6:50pm in the Lido Restaurant (time/location may vary)
- Sample menus may include: pizza, chicken tostadas, mini burgers, fruit, french fries, nacho baked broccoli cauliflower, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, bacon mac N cheese and more.. And for dessert, Oreo chocolate cake, banana rainbow mousse split, assorted cookies and ice cream.
Dining Room
- Children eating in the dining room are doing so with their parent/guardian. Camp Ocean does not take children to eat in the dining room.
- Sample menus for dinner may include:
- Entrées: hot hogs, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, cheese/pepperoni pizza, peanut butter & jelly and Daily Junior Specials
- Sides: french fries, fresh veggies and Pasta of the Day
- Sweet Treat Desserts: chocolate brownies, banana split, assorted cookies, fresh fruit cocktail, ice cream and Jell-O
Activities in Camp Ocean (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)
Once on board, activity schedules for Camp Ocean are available via the HUB App. During some cruises, Camp Ocean capacity may be limited.
- Active (Bean Bag Toss, Gaga Ball, Ball Games, Dance Class)
- Arts & Crafts (DIY Creations, Paper & Glue, Painting, Ship Drawing)
- Books, Toys and Board Games
- Games (Card Games, Human Hungry Hungry Hippos, Giant Games, Scavenger Hunts)
- Kid’s Choice
- Movies
- Science & Discovery (Goop, Penny Boats, Sailboat – Make It, Sail It)
- Themed Activities/Face Painting (Brain Busters, Mad Scientist, Sports Mania, Superheros on Deck, Team Color War, Wanna be a Rockstar)
- Video Gaming
Family Programming (activities may vary based on cruise itinerary)
- Build-a-Bear Workshop® at Sea
- Family Arts & Crafts
- Family Bingo
- Family Game On
- Family Scavenger Hunt
- Family Trivia
- Family Welcome Aboard
- Family Dance Party
- Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends™
- Photo Time! with Dr. Seuss
- Seuss-a-palooza™ Parade and Story Time