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Stuff to Do with Kids in Cape May Fun
Stuff to Do with Kids in Cape May
CHILDREN’S
PHYSICK ESTATE TOURS
CHILDREN’S
TROLLEY TOURS
CAPE
MAY LIGHTHOUSE
HARBOR
SAFARI
FAMILY
TREASURE HUNT TOUR OF CAPE MAY
FISHERMAN'S
WHARF TOUR
AROUND
CAPE ISLAND
KIDS
DAY AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE
TEDDY
BEAR TEA PARTIES
CAPE
MAY KIDS PLAYHOUSE
KIDS'
SUMMER CALENDAR
FAMILY
FUN PACK
DOWNLOAD COLORING BOOK &
ACTIVITIES PAGES
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.
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.
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.
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. More information
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.
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!
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
July & August
2005
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. More Information on Kids Day at the Physick Estate
TEDDY
BEAR TEA PARTIES
June-August, 2005
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. More Information on Teddy Bear Tea Parties
Mondays &
Thursdays, July & August
Click
Here For Our 2005 Schedule
Bring your family and get a serious case of the sillies at the Cape May Kids Playhouse. Kids of all ages are welcome. The under three crowd gets in free!
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 Cape May Convention Hall, 10am for the early risers and 7pm for the after dinner bunch.
5 Wildwood Dates, 1pm at Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood.
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.
Show locations are fully
accessible.
The Family Fun Pack is a convenient bundle of family-friendly activities. Available from July 1 through August 16, 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.
Looking for things to do this summer that are especially geared to youngsters? Print out our calendar of summer activities in and around Cape May and keep it handy! For more information on any of these events and activities, call Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 609-884-5404.
Sponsored by
the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC)
P.O.Box
340, Cape May,
NJ 08204
609-884-5404
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