Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Awesomest Homeschool Vacation Ever

Imagine a vacation where you and your family come home rested and refreshed--feeling like you have truly come together as a family.




Imagine a place that your kids just might prefer to Disney World (mine do).


Imagine spending a week in an environment where a family of 4-6 kids is just an average size family.


Jr/Sr High Crosswalk Photo Scavenger Hunt
 Imagine a vacation where you don't have to pay for extra rooms because you have more than 2 kids.






Imagine not having to run around to restaurants or make meals in a kitchenette because a spectacular all-you-can-eat buffet is included in the price (again, no cost increase if you have more than 4 family members).


Imagine a vacation you want to return to every year because those who were there with you have become dear friends.


This is my family's yearly vacation, and as I'm starting to dream ahead to those warm summer days, I have just got to share it with you.


Welcome to Sandy Cove.




At Sandy Cove there is a great balance between time together as a family and time where each family member can spend time with others their same age.


Club Cove 10-11 year old class
 In the mornings Club Crib, Club Cove, Crosswalk, and Collide are the places to hang out with your friends doing all kinds of awesome activities, Bible study, and singing if you are in the infant through college age bracket.  


While the kids are together Mom and dad get to hear the weeks plenary speaker.  This coming summer Todd Wilson of Familyman Ministries will be sharing with us during homeschool week (July 1-6).  But if  you can't make it that week or aren't a homeschool family there are four other weeks to choose from.


The afternoons and evenings are filled with amazing activities and workshops for you to pick and choose from.  Club Crib has extended hours so mom and dad can choose to participate in activities without worrying about where the littlest ones are.


Swimming
  • Large outdoor swimming pools with lap lane
  • kiddie pool
  • enclosed sports pool
  • hot tub
  • dive in movie 
  • (and all of this knowing that the swimsuits will be modest)


High Adventure & Marina

  • zip line
  • big swing
  • rock climbing wall
  • water skiing
  • wave cutter
  • inner tube rides
  • pontoon boat cruises
  • kayaking
  • canoeing
  • paddle boats

Even more activities
  • Craft Cottage (ceramics, model rockets, jewelery, tie dye & more)
  • build & launch paper rockets
  • moon bounce
  • pony rides
  • s'mores
  • archery
Activities available almost any time of the day
  • fitness center 
  • basketball*
  • sand volleyball*
  • softball*
  • soccer*
  • tennis*
  • fishing (licence required)
  • mini golf*
  • shuffleboard*
  • frisbee golf*
  • playgrounds
  • nature trail
  • ping pong*
  • billiards*
  • fooseball*
  • air hockey*
  • carpetball
* look for tournaments as well



New this year is a gaga pit and archery tag 

    All activities are included in your package price except the parasailing (because it is run by an outside company) and crafts at the craft cottage (which are very reasonably priced).


    Something more to smile about?  The Price.


    For 5 nights/6 days of the summer vacation you will remember forever (remember this includes food and activities) 


    The regular rates are $725 per person or $2900 family max


    ...it gets even better.


    If you mention that Steve & Kristen Lowery referred you, you can get the rate we got when rebooking.  


    $ 2100 family max rate


    So even if you have 10 kids and need 3 rooms to fit all of you, there are no extra charges.  You only pay $2100.


    Call 1-800-234-2683 Mondays-Fridays from 9AM-6PM or Saturdays from 10AM-2PM to book your reservation.


    *There are also partial scholarships available based on need/availability


    If hotels and buffets aren't you thing, Sandy Cove offers Cabins, and RV and Tent sites for very low low prices.  These accommodations include all the same activities as the regular package and by mentioning that Steve & Kristen Lowery referred you, you will get discounts there as well.


    Sandy Cove Ministries is located along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay in the quaint little Town of North East, MD


    I hope to spend time with you at Sandy Cove this summer.





    1 comment:

    1. Not that I need a great review to choose to go to Homeschool Week, but this is one of the best reviews I have ever read.

      Of anything.

      Nicely done, Kristen!

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    I'd love to hear what you think about this.