Camp Ocean 2yr old - question about programming

[amybiff]

 Sorry if this has been answered before, I tried searching and couldn’t find the exact answer to my question, although I found some very helpful dailies that someone had posted.

 

My little penguin is almost 2 1/2, and I am hoping to make good use of Camp Ocean during our upcoming cruise on the Sunrise. I see that there are a lot of scheduled activities, does he have to participate in those, or can he just wander around and play with toys? He has developmental delays and is more like a 12 month old, and does not engage in group activities very well yet.

 

Thank you in advance!  

Cute photo added just because  🥰

Edited June 26, 2019 by amybiff

[jbethel11]

1 hour ago, amybiff said:

 Sorry if this has been answered before, I tried searching and couldn’t find the exact answer to my question, although I found some very helpful dailies that someone had posted.

 

My little penguin is almost 2 1/2, and I am hoping to make good use of Camp Ocean during our upcoming cruise on the Sunrise. I see that there are a lot of scheduled activities, does he have to participate in those, or can he just wander around and play with toys? He has developmental delays and is more like a 12 month old, and does not engage in group activities very well yet.

 

Thank you in advance!  

Cute photo added just because  🥰

I am sure you if you discuss this with the Camp Ocean staff, they will allow your child to play with toys!

[jsdst12]

2 hours ago, amybiff said:

 Sorry if this has been answered before, I tried searching and couldn’t find the exact answer to my question, although I found some very helpful dailies that someone had posted.

 

My little penguin is almost 2 1/2, and I am hoping to make good use of Camp Ocean during our upcoming cruise on the Sunrise. I see that there are a lot of scheduled activities, does he have to participate in those, or can he just wander around and play with toys? He has developmental delays and is more like a 12 month old, and does not engage in group activities very well yet.

 

Thank you in advance!  

Cute photo added just because  🥰

Hello!  Our son was a bit older on his first cruise...he was five.  He has autism and is also more of a wanderer and play with toys than social interactions.  The camps were great and our son had a blast!  The staff were incredibly friendly.  I recommend sending a message to the special needs team prior to cruising.  I think the E-mail is access@carnival.com and just give them a heads up on any other needs you may have.  We always ask for a separate muster drill which they’ve always accommodated.  Enjoy your trip!

[amybiff]

Thank you both for your responses! I will definitely reach out to the staff. It’s very reassuring to hear that he’ll likely enjoy himself on his own terms!