When are the dif. age groups "together?" and ? re: bumping down

[princesspumpkin]

Have a 4-day Wonder group cruise scheduled with adults and children ages 3,7,7,8,9,10. The 3 year old is pretty clingy to mom (and binky) but is fine with 7 year old sibling. I was thinking that after the 1st night (where parents can hang out with the kids in the club for a while), it might be best to try to place the 3 year old in one of the club activities when the 5-7 year olds are there as well for the first few times. Then try to place the 3 year old in the club when the 7 year old is somewhere else. The mom is extremely nervous about her 3 year old not wanting to go into the club, and therefore ruining her chances of some alone time with her DH (which of course I raved about the chance for "adult" time to them, so I now feel responsible for making sure their 3 year old does go to the club) Does anyone remember if there were activities that grouped the 3-5 and 5-7 year olds together for some time? Also, my DD-8 will want to be with her two friends (7,7). Am I correct in that they will allow her to "bump down" to that age group? The 9 & 10 year olds are boys and are fine with each other (assuming they will allow the 10 year old to bump down as well.) Thanks, and sorry for all the questions.

 

[CM_Mom]

Your best bet it to Talk to the Counselors. They will work with you to make sure all the kids are in the group that works best for them. They can also suggest activities that would appeal to the little one.

My other suggestion is one I read from kcashner: let all the kids know that they MUST choose at least one activity to attend in the Club/Lab each day. Check the Navigators each night to help them select the activity they want to attend but require them to attend at least one activity. More is fine but one is the minimum.

My guess is that "clingy" is going to have so much fun it won't be a problem.