8 Amazing New Skills Your Kids Can Learn on a Club Med Vacation

While a vacation is undoubtedly a time for kicking back, unwinding and enjoying a few days of mental repose, it can also be a great opportunity for kids to pick up a new skill that will serve them long after the vacation ends. At Club Med, there are a number of exciting ways to develop a talent in a fun, stimulating and productive environment with the help of experts in the field. From effortlessly trotting on horseback to honing that all-important backhand on the tennis court, Club Med puts an innovative spin on family vacations.

1/8 Ace Like Agassi at Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Learn to ace like Agassi and swing like Serena in Florida at the Club Med Sandpiper Bay’s Tennis Academy, where enthusiastic kids meet seasoned trainers for an engaging session across one of 14 hard courts and six clay courts. Whether just getting started or adding to years of experience, kids will have the chance to learn from some of the sport’s finest coaches in group lessons, six days a week. There’s even a Mini Club that allows little ones as young as four get to know the court.

2/8 Trot into the Sunset at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda

Unlock your inner equestrian with horseback riding lessons at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic, the ideal setting for taking to the saddle thanks to breathtaking surroundings and unrivaled instructors. Kids will have the chance to take the reigns and learn to trot and gallop along unspoiled beaches, enjoying quality time outdoors, all while developing a new skill they’ll have for life.

3/8 Take to the Tightrope at Club Med Punta Cana

Take to the mat and learn acrobatics in the Dominican Republic with CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at Club Med Punta Cana that sees guests soaring above the palm trees with flying trapeze, clambering up silks and edging their way along tightropes. With more than 25 activities, there is plenty for those who prefer something a bit more slow-paced too, including learning to juggle, paint masks and play drums. Blending artistic skills with acrobatic feats, both children and adults are sure to have heaps of fun.

4/8 Putt like a Pro at Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Blessed with acres of open space, Club Med Sandpiper Bay couldn’t be better suited for guests looking to finesse their golf skills, be it developing their swing or improving their putting accuracy. As the only Club Med in the Americas with its own 18-hole course, it seems only right that they also offer some of the top pro golf coaches in the world to lend a hand in teaching kids how to become better players. What’s more, with numerous other golf courses just a short drive away, there are plenty of opportunities to practice across different surroundings.

5/8 Hit the Target at Club Med Cancun Yucatan

An eye for precision, impeccable posture and an unwavering mental focus are just a few of the key assets required to perfect the art of archery and Club Med staff in Mexico are on hand to provide their assistance. Using the highest quality equipment and some of the world’s top specialists, kids can enjoy archery lessons, learning how to hit the target every time, all the while immersed in the resort’s beautiful surroundings.

6/8 Hone Your Spike at Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Join world famous athletes at the Club Med beach volleyball school, where kids will have the chance to take their game to the next level, practicing their serve, learning to block and, of course, how to deliver a winning spike. Club Med Sandpiper Bay also happens to be the only one of its kind in the world to offer beach volleyball lessons, thanks in part to its location in Florida, which enjoys year-round sunshine and warm weather.

7/8 Surf the Waves at Club Med Cancun Yucatan

Take to the water like a pro with Club Med Cancun Yucatan’s awesome program of watersports. Learn to rig a boat, jump the waves and scour the seabed, transforming the crystal clear waters of Nichupe Lagoon into the ultimate arena of fun. And not only does Club Med Cancun Yucatan offer one of the most idyllic settings for watersports, it also has the best equipment in plentiful supply, meaning you’ll never have to spend time waiting for your turn.

8/8 Find Your Zen at Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda

Make the most of the tranquil mornings with Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda‘s yoga sessions at the Treetop Wellness Canopy, where guests will enter into a zen experience like no other under a lush canopy of trees, the perfect backdrop for being at one with nature. Guests – ages 16 and over – will have the chance to breathe in the fresh morning air from a stunning purpose-built platform with professional yoga instructors who will teach guests how to start their day in a more mindful and productive state.