SUMMER FAMILY SPECIAL

The Lodge at Chaa Creek has been family friendly since its inception in l981, but family adventure will take an unprecedented new dimension this summer
with the introduction of  the Mac Morpho Kids Rainforest Adventure, a new fun-packed educational program for school children and their families.

The Mac Morpho Kids program is a learning course steeped in active fun and adjusted to match the educational level, physical ability, and curiosity of
individual participants between the ages of 6-10 and 11-15.  It is a culture based environmental program that introduces children to the tropical forest in
western Belize where Mac, an irresistible, bright blue iridescent butterfly, is a prominent resident.

Mac Morpho will be their fluttering emissary, as young visitors to Chaa Creek join our naturalist guides on a stimulating journey of discovery.

During the course children will have the opportunity to undertake  a wide-range of activities including a "Nature Rules" treasure hunt along jungle trails. 
This is a fun-filled activity where kids will learn about tropical animals and plants, about insects and life cycles, and about the importatnce of conserving
and protecting the fragile environments that we all share.  Every family will have their own butterfly hatchery and hatch and release a Blue Morpho butterfly into the jungle.

As part of the archaeological component of the program, the children will travel back in time on horse back to on-site ancient Maya temples and become
junior archaeologists learning about the mystery of a lost civilization.  This will also include a guided tour of the ceremonial Mayan temple of Xunantunich.

The chidren will experience the cultures and people of Belize after canoeing downstream on the Macal River to meet a family in Cristo Rey village.  Afer a
walk-about they will share a meal and perhaps even help prepare corn tortillas for a traditional meal.

Arts and crafts including weaving palm fans as the chidren learn about the many uses of the native Cohune Palm will account for one of the many
rainforest activities on offer to the aspiring young adventurers.

Mom and dad can always share in their kids' fun and also have some special rainforest time of their own with adventurous options big and small.  In addition,
they will be able to treat themselves to a wide range of specialized treatments for relaxation and revitalization offered by Chaa Creek's full-service hilltop Spa.

Belize is a tiny nation with a wealth of natural resources, including one of the last remaining intact tropical forest north of the Amazon.  The country has
turned to ecotourism as its main means of income generation and set a sizable percentage of its land aside as reserves. Chaa Creek's 365-acre Nature Reserve is one such reserve.

The Mac Morpho Kids Programs begin every Saturday from  June 15th to August 25th, 2008.

The 4 night/5 day package includes transfers to and from Belize City, accommodations, all meals, guided activities and guided tours. 

Itinerary for Chaa Creek Summer Family Special

Day 1:  Transfer Int'l Airport  to Chaa Creek.  Orientation and gift package upon arrival.
Day 2:  Natural History  Centre/Butterfly Farm.  Nature Rules Treasure Hunt. Creatures of the Night Hike. 
Day 3:  Canoe Trip to Cristo Rey.  Village tour and lunch. Canoe further  to San Ignacio Town.
Day 4:  Horseback riding to Maya Site. Tour of Xunantunich Maya Ceremonial Temple.
Day 5:  Return to Belize City.
Palm weaving and other arts and crafts projects throughout the program.

Rates (U.S. dollars)

Cottage accommodation - (per person per night)

Itinerary for Chaa Creek/Robert's Grove Jungle & Sea Summer Family Special

The 7 night/8 day Special includes transfers to Robert's Grove, accommodation, all meals, guided activities and guided tours.

Day 1: Transfer Int'l Airport to Chaa Creek. Orientation and gift package upon arrival.
Day 2:  Natural History Centre/Butterfly Farm. Nature Rules Treasure Hunt. Creatures of the Night Hike.
Day 3:  Canoe trip to Cristo Rey. Village tour and lunch. Canoe further to San Ignacio Town.
Day 4:  Horseback riding to Maya Site. Tour of Xunantunich Maya Ceremonial Temple.
Day 5:  Transfer to Robert's Grove Placencia (overnight at Robert's Grove)
Day 6:  Snorkel Tour (overnight at Robert's Grove)
Day 7:  Day of fun at the beach (overnight at Robert's Grove)
Day 8:  Drop off at Placencia airstrip for flight to Int'l Airport

Rates (U.S. dollars)

Accommodation - (per person/per night)