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Thanksgiving Activities at South Seas
Thanksgiving Weekend 2009

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, November 25

9:00 am – 10:00 am
WORLD FAMOUS SHELLING WITH SOUTH SEAS’ NATURALIST
SUNSET BEACH

More than 400 species of shells on the shoreline await your discovery
Cost: $10/per person (includes shelling bucket and shelling guide)

9:30 am – 1:00 pm
JUNIOR EXPLORERS
TIVA KIDS CAMP

By constructing binoculars and a compass necklace,
kids will have the tools they need for success in our nature scavenger hunt.
To register your child, please dial “0.”
Cost: $45/child (lunch included)
Ages 4 -11 (must be bathroom independent)

10: 30 am – 11:30 am
KAYAK FOR BEGINNERS - TOUR TO BRYANT’S BAYO
T-DOCK

Paddle your way along the bay, grass flats, sandbars and mangroves.
Reservations recommended, please dial “0.”
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult/limited to 10 people.
Cost: $30/person

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
MAJORITY RULES
TIVA KIDS CAMP

A game for all ages where there are no wrong answers.
Cost: Complimentary

4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
SHARK TALK & DISSECTION
TIVA KIDS CAMP

In this very special hands-on demonstration, explore a real shark from the inside out.
Cost: Complimentary

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FAMILY BARBECUE
HOLY SMOKE HEAVENLY BARBECUE AND BETTER BURGERS

Chadwick’s Square
Enjoy a BBQ dinner, family activities and live country music.
Cost: Food and Drink

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SUNSET & STARS
SUNSET BEACH HUT (SUNSET BEACH)

Feel your feet in the sand with a drink in your hand.
Pick up your complimentary “Night Sky Guide”
and let the moon and stars light your way along the beach.
Cost: Drinks

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DOCK-TAILS AT MARINA WALK
YACHT HARBOUR MARINA

Enjoy live music and signature cocktails overlooking the Yacht Harbour.
Cost: Food & Drink
Ages 21 and Over


Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day

8:00 am – 9:00 am
BREAKFAST BUFFET
THE POINTE RESTAURANT

There’s no better way to start the day than with breakfast with Pine Island Sound as your backdrop.
Cost: Breakfast Buffet - $17/adults; $9/kids 5-12 years of age; kids 5 and under free

9:00 am – 10:00 am
TIDE POOL WADING WITH SOUTH SEAS’ NATURALIST
SUNSET BEACH

Let our on-site naturalist show you the variety of aquatic life call the tide pools home.
Cost: Complimentary

9:30 am-1:00 pm
TURKEY DAY HURRAY!
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Turkey bowling, turkey tag, rain stick and dream-catcher creations
. To register your child, please dial “0.”
Cost: $45/child (lunch included)
Ages 4 -11 (must be bathroom independent)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
BELLINI & MIMOSA BAR
SHIP’S STORE

Featuring freshly squeezed orange juice and white peach nectar.
Cost: $10/cocktail
Ages 21 and Over

10:30am – 11:30 am
“NEW WORLD”KAYAK EXPEDITION
T-DOCK

Journey across Red Fish Pass to the new world of North Captiva.
Reservations recommended, please dial “0.”
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult/limited to 10 people.
Cost: $55/person

11:00 am -12:00 pm
FAMILY FLAG FOOTBAL
WEST LAWN

Join in a family tradition and a punt, pass & kick challenge.
Cost: Complimentary

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
POINTE PIGSKIN PARTY
THE POINTE RESTAURANT

Touch-down at the Pointe for football and refreshments.
Cost: Food & Drink

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
TURKEY DINNER PICK-UP
Captiva Provision Company

Traditional turkey dinner and all the fixings
available for pre-ordered pick-up.
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.
Cost: $185/Full meal for six

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LIVE STEEL DRUM MUSI
Resort Pool Complex

Enjoy sounds of the islands poolside.
Cost: Complimentary

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CREATIVE CORNER - TURKEY COCONUT PAINTING
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Create your own coconut turkey as a memorable island souvenir.
Cost: $10/Coconut

3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
THANKSGIVING BUFFET FEAST
Main Ballroom (South Village)

Enjoy holiday menu favorites while enjoying live entertainment.
Cost: $44.95/adult plus service charge and tax.
$19.95/child 5-12 years of age plus tax. Children 5 and under free.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
“TURKEY” CRAB RACES
RESORT POOL COMPLEX

Pick your crab and purchase one hour before race time.
Fabulous prizes include a free full day cabana rental at the Resort Pool Complex.
Cost: $5/crab

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
MOVIES AT THE MARINA
YACHT HARBOUR MARINA

Enjoy cocktails at Yacht Harbour Marina then watch the stars under the stars
for a double feature. Films begin at 6:30 pm.
First Movie: “Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown” followed by “Home Alone.”
Cost: Complimentary

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TEEN LOUNGE AFTER HOURS
PARROT’S ARCADE

No parents allowed! ‘Tweens and teens meet other kids for fun, games and DJ music.
Cost: Complimentary
Ages 13 - 18


Friday, November 27

9:30 am-1:00 pm
WET & WILD
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Squirt gun tag, slip & slide, “ice” hockey, water balloon contests, frisbee designing.
To register your child, please dial “0.”
Cost: $45/child (lunch included)
Ages 4 -11 (must be bathroom independent)

9:30 am -10:30 am
DOLPHIN TALK WITH SOUTH SEAS’ NATURALIST
T-DOCK

Learn about dolphins from a SW Florida perspective
and their special relationship to humans.
Cost: Complimentary

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
BELLINI & MIMOSA BAR
SHIP’S STORE

Featuring freshly squeezed orange juice and white peach nectar.
Cost: $10/cocktail
Ages 21 and Over

10: 30 am – 11:30 am
KAYAK TOUR TO CHADWICK’S BAYOU
T-DOCK

Paddle your way along the bay, grass flats, sandbars and mangroves.
Reservations recommended, please dial “0.”
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult/limited to 10 people.
Cost: $40/person

11:00 am -12:00 pm
“I SURVIVED A SOUTH SEAS GAME SHOW”
RESORT POOL COMPLEX

South Seas’ version of a classic Japanese game show with float walks, log rolling and more!
Cost: Complimentary

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
MEET THE AUTHOR - THE LAST PIRATE
Ship’s Store

Meet and greet local author Wilson Hawthorne during a book reading and signing.
Cost: Complimentary (signed books available for purchase: $9.95)

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LIVE STEEL DRUM MUSIC
Resort Pool Complex

Enjoy sounds of the islands poolside.
Cost: Complimentary

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CREATIVE CORNER - NATURE PALS
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Create a stuffed furry nature pal and even make a shirt to dress your new friend.
Cost: $20/animal

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FAMILY IRON CHEF
THE POINTE RESTAURANT

Who can create the best dish?
All team masterpieces are judged by South Seas’ chefs.
To register, please dial “0” or visit the towel counter in the Resort Pool Complex.
Limited to 4 teams/families.
Cost: $25/team (family of 4 or 5 people must have at least 2 children)

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FOOD & WINE TASTING
CAPTIVA PROVISION COMPANY

Featuring a selection of imported and domestic wines
and a variety of organic, gourmet and local fare.
Cost: $10/person (admission price toward goods purchased)
Ages 21 and Over

6:00 – 7:30 pm
ANNUAL FAMILY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
CHADWICK’S SQUARE

Come one, come all to celebrate the lighting
of South Seas’ outdoor 24’ Blue Spruce - sparkling amidst the palm trees.
Live entertainment features a local children’s choir and high school jazz band
Cost: Complimentary

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
TAPAS ON TOP
THE POINTE RESTAURANT – OVERLOOK DECK

Featuring Spanish-influenced tapas and wines
Cost: Food & Drink

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DOCK-TAILS AT MARINA WALK
YACHT HARBOUR MARINA (BESIDE HARBOURSIDE BAR & GRILL)

Enjoy live music and signature cocktails overlooking the Yacht Harbour.
Cost: Food & Drink
Ages 21 and Over

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TEEN LOUNGE AFTER HOURS
PARROT’S ARCADE

No parents allowed! ‘Tweens and teens meet other kids for fun, games and DJ music.
Cost: Complimentary
Ages 13 - 18


Saturday, November 28

9:00 am – 11:00 am
BIRD WALK WITH SOUTH SEAS’ NATURALIST
BAYSIDE MARINA

Learn about the wondrous avian life at South Seas as well as the island’s history.
To make a reservation, please dial “0.”
$20/person (includes complimentary Bird Card checklist)

9:30 am – 1:00 pm
PIRATES IN PARADISE
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Dress up, learn the walk and talk the talk. Face painting, tattoos, treasure hunt and more!
To register your child, please dial “0.”
Cost: $45/child (lunch included)
Ages 4 -11 (must be bathroom independent)

10: 30 am – 11:30 am
KAYAK TOUR TO CHADWICK’S BAYOU
T-DOCK

Paddle your way along the bay, grass flats, sandbars and mangroves.
Reservations recommended, please dial “0.”
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult/limited to 10 people
. Cost: $40/person

2:00 pm – 3:00
CREATIVE CORNER – TIE DYE MANIA
TIVA KIDS CAMP

Create cool designs on a t-shirt that makes a great souvenir.
Cost: $15 per shirt

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FAMILY FUED
RESORT POOL COMPLEX

Join us at the lookout above the pool for this fast paced exciting family game.
Please note: Five members in family maximum.
Cost: Complimentary

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LUMBERJACK LOG ROLLING
RESORT POOL COMPLEX

Take on challengers in a test of your balance skills on an actual rolling log.
Cost: Complimentary

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SATURDAY PRIME RIB DINNER
HARBOURSIDE BAR & GRILL

Enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner at our family friendly restaurant.
Cost: $30/Adults; $10/Kids under 12

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TEEN LOUNGE AFTER HOURS
PARROT’S ARCADE

Join in the fun for a game of “Help…I’m a celebrity, Get me out of Here!” –
South Seas’ version of the TV show.
Cost: Complimentary
Ages 13-18


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