January 31, 2001
Wildland Adventures • Camp Hyatt Kachina • Family Friendly Peddler's Village • Great Ski Package • Visit Vancouver Island

Camp Hyatt Kachina
Scottsdale, Arizona

Under the umbrella of "Experiential Vacations," Hyatt Regency Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona has developed an extensive program for children. Camp Hyatt Kachina, for young resort guests, ages 3-5 and 6-12 is offered daily and designed to focus on the four major elements of the destination: flora, fauna, history and geography. Campers can enjoy a half-day session or a full day's worth of fun and interesting activities, such as designing Clay Bead Necklaces, Native American Stick Ball, crafting, Sandstone Paintings, creating Mexican Bird Rattles, and "Hotel Saguaro" (an elaborate puppet show about the desert's ecology), to name a few.

Unique to the resort is their Native American Learning Center, an on-going collaborative venture with Hope artists and educators, interpreting many aspects of their cultures. Employing members of Native tribes, it features some of the most highly recognized Native American artisans who share their art, history, and traditional knowledge and teachings. The Center has just added a new display area and tactile stations, allowing guests to take part in the Native American experience, first-hand. Examples of new activities include grinding corn, weaving, and pottery making.

For more information, please visit the web site at http://www.hyatt.com/usa/scottsdale/hotels/hotel_scott.html or call 480-991-3388.