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By Linda Garrison, About.com

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Oceaneer Club Activities for Kids (Ages 3-7)
The Disney Counselors at Disney's Oceaneer Club have developed age-specific activities that will keep the kids entertained and educated for hours. And, as an added convenience, parents are given pagers so families are always in touch. Here are some examples of activities at the Oceaneer Club.

Ages 3-4

  • Hat's Off to Peter Pan!
    Celebrate everybody's birthday in Never Land, but keep an eye out for Captain Hook who loves nothing more than breaking up a good party. (7-night cruises only)
  • Do-Si-Do with Snow White
    Kick up your heels and dance! It's non-stop fun while kids learn the "Dance of the Seven Dwarfs," and then perform with a special guest.
  • More Activities for Ages 3 and 4 on Disney Cruise Line

Ages 5-7

  • Goofy's PJ Party
    Put on your pajamas, slip on your slippers and join Disney for a night of bedtime fun, games and snacks (7-night cruises only)
  • Flubber
    Join Professor Goo to create a squishy green substance that looks like "Flubber" Won't the parents love it when the kids bring home a sample of their creation.
  • The Disney Web site has many more activities for ages 5-7 listed.
Oceaneer Lab Activities for Kids (ages 8-12)
Examples of activities in the Oceaneer Lab.

Ages 8-9

  • Celebrate the Journey[br Children take to the stage and perform with their Disney's Oceaneer Lab friends in this magical farewell event in the Walt Disney Theatre.
  • Animation
    Unlock the secrets of Disney animation as they learn to draw "the mouse that started it all" using classic animation tools and techniques.
  • Now a Word from our Sponsor
    Younsters get the chance to be part of the talented cast of producers, directors, and stars in the Disney TV spots. The results are hilarious.
  • More Activities for kids 8-9 on the Disney Cruise Line Web Site.
Ages 10-12
  • Road Tour
    Kids embark on a rockin' scavenger hunt throughout the ship. They have to decipher clues to reveal special onboard locations. Then, after finding each location, they compete in a musical challenge to earn points and win the game.
  • Camp Out!
    Kids go camping in the Great Outdoors — onboard the ship. They pitch a tent, and then gather 'round for 75 minutes of singing, storytelling and games.
  • Imagination Hour
    Kids get to make their own TV ad. Disney gives them an object to advertise. It's up to the tweens to create the storyboard and be in charge of filming, acting and directing!

The Disney Web site has many more activities for ages 10-12 listed.

Teen Activities - Ages 13 to 17
Teens have the ability to plan their own activities on the Disney ships. They meet with the counselors and develop their own schedule of fun things to do throughout the day. The teens also have their own private area to relax with their new friends.

Examples of Disney Cruise Line Teen Activities

Source: Disney Cruise Line

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