Summer Waves, Jekyll Island’s very own water park, is celebrating is 20th birthday this year! Whether you are looking for a thrilling splash down a giant water slide or a peaceful float down a lazy river, Summer Waves has something to offer for everyone. Is there a Summer Waves attraction that makes your summer complete? Now is your chance to vote for your all-time favorite activity! Visit www.summerwaves.com/vote to make your choice and enter to win a week at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel!
Who’s got waves? We’ve got waves and so much more to cheer about! Summer Wave’s Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool is open with unbeatable wave action. Catch a wave with friends and family and you’ll have something to cheer about too!
How do you escape hot summer days? With thousands of gallons of cool, clean, refreshing water, let Summer Waves Splash Zone show you how to beat the heat! Also kid-friendly, this area allows parents to relax and enjoy watching their children explore their natural fascination with water. That’s the main reason why the Splash Zone is an ideal addition to Summer Waves. So, take aim and enjoy blasts of fun for everyone!
Ahoy Matey! Dare to walk the plank and take a plunge down the deepest, darkest black hole of Pirate’s Passage. Towering 5-stories in the coastal Georgia sky and magnifcent views of the surrounding marshlands, this high thrill inner tube ride is only for the bravest of pirates.
Grab a float and begin your journey as you gently glide along our guest’s favorite attraction. This half mile river ride adorned with beautiful landscaping, takes you through the heart of Summer Waves at the turtle crawling pace of 3 mph. It’s great for a quick dip or an entire day of relaxation.
Can you survive the twists and turns of Hurricane and Tornado? These two furies of nature will send you curving downward for 330 ft. into a refreshing pool of water.
Specially designed for our smaller guests, the Kiddie Pool area provides hours of play with two kiddie slides, waterfalls and numerous water features. Complete with plenty of shade, a nearby snack kiosk and restroom facilities, you bring the children and we’ll bring the fun!
Whether spiralling down the thunderous 150 ft. fully enclosed twisting slide known as Thunder, or enduring the lightening speed of a 32 ft. plunge into total darkness known as Lightning, the choice is YOURS! For a slide the whole family will enjoy, grab a a double tube and float merrily along Flash Floods where “life is nothing but a dream!”
Summer Waves on Jekyll Island is the coolest way to spend your summer. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Dolly the Dolphin and all of her Summer Waves friends as they celebrate the park’s 20th birthday in a splashtacular way!
Tags: Dolly the Dolphin, Frantic Atlantic, Jekyll Island Summer Waves, kiddie pool, nature's revenger, Pirate's Passage, Splash zone, summer fun, turtle creek, water park, wave pool
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Beachscape, June 2008 |
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GOLF June 9th-21st, 2009 Jekyll Island is proud to announce the first Summer Kids’ Golf Camp, hosted by PGA Professional Steve Godley. The camp runs from 9am-3pm each day and includes ages 8-14. Campers will receive instruction on putting, putting, bunker play, and more; in addition, camp lessons also focus on golf rules, etiquette, safety, and perseverance. Kids will learn from PGA professionals and get to play Jekyll Island’s historic golf courses. Spaces are limited and therefore on a first come, first serve basis. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate! For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/golf/summercamps.
different camps taught by USPTA-professionals. Kids will learn to develop individualistic styles of play and have a minimum of 5 hours of on-court instruction daily. With 3 different camps, there are options for all levels of players, and each camp session concludes with a tournament. For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/tennis/summercamp.
