--- title: "6 Things to Do with Your Family at Casa de Campo" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2021/03/12/6-things-to-do-with-your-family-at-casa-de-campo/ date: 2021-03-12 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Casa de Campo" description: "For the young and for the young at heart, Casa de Campo offers just the right amount of structured activities and leisure time to ensure a pleasant vacation for everyone. From sunrise to sunset, plenty of adventure awaits each family when they visit Casa de Campo." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Marina_-Yacht-Family2.jpg word_count: 645 --- # 6 Things to Do with Your Family at Casa de Campo ## Key Takeaways - Casa de Campo offers a Santo Domingo city tour and an Altos de Chavón tour, where families see museums, cathedrals, and a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village. - Minitas Beach sits at the heart of Casa de Campo and offers snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, sandcastles, books, and boat rides on crystal-clear turquoise water and white sand. - Casa de Campo’s sports academies and instruction facilities teach golf, tennis, and polo for children at middle school, high school, club, college, or professional levels. - Kidz n' Casa runs supervised full-day or half-day programs with playground visits, arts and crafts, puppet shows, beach Olympics, treasure hunts, tennis lessons, and pony rides. For the young and for the young at heart, Casa de Campo offers just the right amount of structured activities and leisure time to ensure a pleasant vacation for everyone. From sunrise to sunset, plenty of adventure awaits each family when they visit Casa de Campo. Let us suggest our favorites! Discover 6 things to do with your family at Casa de Campo: ##### 1. Take a historic excursion. The Dominican Republic has a rich history your family will love to explore. You can discover the oldest city in the new world, perfect the fine art of crafting the perfect cigar or travel to an ancient Mediterranean village without ever leaving the country. Why not enjoy a Santo Domingo city tour, where you’ll explore cultural landmarks and important historic sites like museums, cathedrals, and much more? Or, relish in our Altos de Chavón tour where you’ll take in a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village, marvel at breathtaking architectural details unseen outside Europe, and so much more. Discover all [historic excursions at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/). *Before you book a tour, be sure to review pricing information and minimum participant numbers.* ##### ##### 2. Hit the beach. When you close your eyes and dream of the perfect Caribbean beach, chances are it looks a lot like the one at Casa de Campo Resort and Villas. That is, crystal-clear turquoise blue water gently lapping on pristine white sand dotted with comfortable chaise loungers with a backdrop of palm-trees softly swaying in the breeze. At the heart of Casa de Campo is [Minitas Beach](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/beaches/), a private sanctuary perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying sports like snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, and so much more. Gather the family and head to the beach. Build sandcastles, read books, take a dip, or indulge in a watersport or boat ride. ##### 3. Enjoy a lesson. Golf, [tennis](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/racquet-center/), polo, whatever level your child is at—middle school, high school, club, college, or professional—our sports academies and instruction facilities will take them to the next level in a warm, fun, traditional atmosphere. ##### 4. Explore the Dominican Republic. Even though there’s more than enough to see and do right on our 7,000-acre resort, sometimes it’s nice to spend a day exploring your local surroundings. The Dominican Republic is a natural paradise with plenty of fascinating sites to see and Casa de Campo Resort and Villas offers several guided excursions to suit every taste and interest, including: - **A day at Catalina Beach** - take the Catamaran over to explore six-square miles of [white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/beaches/)! - **A zip line tour** - fly through the air on this exciting adventure offering breathtaking views of the abundant flora of the Eastern Region of the Dominican Republic. - **A buggy tour** - take the wheel and race through the Dominican countryside in your very own buggie! - **Horseback riding **- explore the scenic countryside of our 7,000-acre grounds and surround areas by horse. Discover [more outdoor excursions](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/). ##### 5. Kidz n' Casa. No matter your child’s age, or interests, rest assured knowing there are multiple options at Casa de Campo for fun, full or half-day supervised programs designed specifically for our younger guests. From playground visits to arts and crafts, puppet shows, and more for the toddlers, to beach Olympics, treasure hunts, tennis lessons, pony rides, and more for the kids, take your pick from many fun-filled options. **6. Experience the culture ** The early inhabitants of the island created their own stoneware and works of art out of terracotta (pottery). Experience a hands-on cultural immersion and take a souvenir home too! The pottery lesson at the Altos de Chavon workshops is a fun activity for all ages, families, and [groups](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/groups/group-value-dates/). The program features a tour of workshops, Technique & design demonstration, At the spinning wheel, and Hand carving table. ![Family Pottery Program at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pottery-family-program-480x280-300x175-1.jpg) Explore more [things to do at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/), including [programs and activities specifically for families](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/for-families/)! ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What are the best family activities at Casa de Campo if you want a mix of beach and adventure?** A: Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo offers a good split between relaxed time and active outings, which is why families can mix Minitas Beach with guided excursions. The beach gives you snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, sandcastles, and boat rides, while the excursion side adds Catalina Beach, zip lining, buggy tours, and horseback riding. That balance matters if different ages in the same group want different pace levels. **Q: Are there family-friendly activities at Casa de Campo for kids of different ages?** A: The Kidz n' Casa programs are built for that exact problem because they include both full-day and half-day supervised options for younger guests. Toddlers get playground visits, arts and crafts, and puppet shows, while older kids can do beach Olympics, treasure hunts, tennis lessons, and pony rides. That range makes it easier to plan around age gaps without splitting the family into separate trips. **Q: Is Minitas Beach good for families with kids?** A: Minitas Beach works well for families because it is a private sanctuary with calm beach-time options and activities that do not require a big commitment. The page highlights snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boating, sunbathing on white sand, and simple downtime like reading or building sandcastles. For families who want low-stress time together, that mix is easier than planning a full excursion day. See [Minitas Beach](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/beaches/). **Q: What should I know before booking historic excursions at Casa de Campo?** A: Historic excursions are a strong choice if your family wants culture instead of just resort time. The page points to Santo Domingo city tours and Altos de Chavón tours, plus the chance to explore museums, cathedrals, a replica 16th-century Mediterranean village, and architectural details. One practical gotcha is that you should review pricing information and minimum participant numbers before booking. See [historic excursions at Casa de Campo](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/excursions/). **Q: What is the best way to choose between lessons, excursions, and cultural activities at Casa de Campo?** A: The best choice depends on whether your family wants skill-building, outdoor adventure, or hands-on culture. Lessons fit kids already interested in golf or tennis through the sports academies and instruction facilities. Excursions fit families who want Catalina Beach, zip lining, buggy tours, or horseback riding. Cultural activities fit groups that want the pottery lesson at the Altos de Chavón workshops with a tour of workshops and hand carving table work.