Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard For Kids

When you think of vacation in Martha's Vineyard, seldom do you picture happy, active children enjoying vacation with mom and dad. But, that is just what you'll find. Martha's Vinyard isn't just for adults anymore.

Younger children will feel right at home watching the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean from the lawn of Winnetu. Or, take your kids for a ride on an authentic 1940's era fire truck.

While mom and dad explore the galleries, your kids will have a blast and feel catered to at one of the many programs designed just for them. From sports clinics just for kids to arts programs, Martha's Vineyard has something to engage and thrill just about every child.

Children can even become a "Farmer For a Day on a self- sustainable farm. Kids get to tend to the crops, care for the animals and even attend a birth, if mom or dad say it's okay. The Farm Institute also runs a week- long farm camp for children 4 years and up.

Your teens might enjoy having their own personal trainer. Or, maybe, biking paths and kayaking are more their style. Weather permitting, teens will enjoy gathering on the beaches, lounging by one of three pools, or engaging in a game of life-sized chess.

No teen hang out would be complete without get togethers, movies and video games.

Boat lovers will enjoy watching model boats racing their way around the turtle pond. There's even short history lesson as steamboats show adults and children alike the early boats of The Vineyard.

Six mornings a week, mom and dad can take a private stroll as the children enjoy a morning of supervised play.

Martha's Vineyard may be known as the place for a romantic getaway, but parents don't have to leave the kids at home to enjoy all The Vinyard has to offer.