July Calendar of Events

National Trust Visitor Centre Now Open Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Gifts for Everyone!

Register for the National Trust Discovery Summer Camp  For 6-11 year olds. Choose either the week of July 14-18 OR August 4-8 9am-3pm, $160.00 for Members or $200.00 for non-Members National Trust Office & Visitor Centre, Dart Family Park, South Church Street. The National Trust Discovery Summer Camp program is built around our mission to preserve the unique natural and built heritage of the Cayman Islands. We have an exciting week planned with a variety of activities including snorkeling on the reef, exploring seagrass beds and mangroves, learning about insects and nature, discovering species unique to the Cayman Islands, and recycling.  We will play games from yesteryear, learn home crafts and discover the beautiful details of traditional Caymanian buildings. Our program encourages respect for our environment and traditions and our need to be stewards to preserve our special place in the world.  For more information or to receive a daily schedule or camp registration form, contact the National Trust at info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

The Mission House and Visitors Centre  This historic site of The National Trust for The Cayman Islands is open year round and offers guided tours of the house and grounds.  There is also a National Trust shop offering a variety of gifts, toys and locally made artefacts.  Opening hours are Tuesday- Saturday, 9:00a.m- 5.30p.m, last tour at 4:30p.m.  Admission to Mission House: Adults-CI$5.00, Children (under 12) - CI$2.50.  Mission House is located at 63 Gun Square Road, Bodden Town. Call Jaime @ 947-5805 for more information and to pre-book tours.

Blue Iguana Safari in July, Tuesday & Thursday, 3pm  Come and meet the Blues! This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes you behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility. Please contact the Trust for more information, 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky

Wednesdays in July “Guided Mastic Trail Hike”, 8am  Hikers will experience a fascinating exploration deep into Cayman’s wild interior, in an area where the woodland has been evolving undisturbed for the last two million years. The area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands. Please note that the trail is not suitable for children under six years old, the elderly and infirm, or for persons with physical handicaps or conditions that may require emergency medical assistance. CI$15 donation for Trust members.  $20 for non-members. 

Thursdays in July, What Bird is That? 8am  The Mastic Trail is home to a wide variety of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands.  Join the National Trust for an informative bird watching activity, featuring sightings of Cayman’s unique avifauna.  This is the perfect opportunity to ask, “What bird is that?”  Please note that the trail is not suitable for children under six year sold, the elderly and infirm, or for persons with physical handicaps or conditions that may require emergency medical assistance.  CI$15 donation for Trust members, $20 for non-members. 

National Trust Car Boot (Trunk) Sale! Saturday, July 5, 6-9am  Bring your treasures to sell from your car at the Dart Family Park next to the National Trust Office. $15 per car space for Trust members, $20 for non-members, all funds go to National Trust programs.  For more information call info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

Traditional Caymanian Cooking Class, July 9, 6pm, Mission House, Bodden Town.  Join local chef, Jaime Azan each month to learn the art of traditional Caymanian cooking. This month learn how to prepare sweet and sour meatballs and a surprise dessert! Recipe and sample of the finished product included. CI$15 for members, CI$20 for non-members.  Please call 947-5805 for more information and to reserve a space!

Mastic Trail Hike, Saturday, July 26, 8am  Hikers will experience a fascinating exploration deep into Cayman’s wild interior, in an area where the woodland has been evolving undisturbed for the last two million years. The area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands. Please note that the trail is not suitable for children under six years old, the elderly and infirm, or for persons with physical handicaps or conditions that may require emergency medical assistance. CI$15 donation for Trust members, $20 for non-members. 

Please contact Janice at the National Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information or to make reservations for our events.

August

National Trust Visitor Centre Now Open SATURDAYS 9am to 1pm!  Gifts for Everyone!

Christmas Card Sale!!!  Month of July/August ONLY!!!  Hurry…Hurry…Hurry!!!!

Register for the National Trust Discovery Summer Camp (only a few spaces still available!)  For 6-11 year olds  August 4-8  9am-3pm, $160.00 for Members or $200.00 for non-Members

National Trust Office & Visitor Centre, Dart Family Park, South Church Street.  The National Trust Discovery Summer Camp program is built around our mission to preserve the unique natural and built heritage of the Cayman Islands. We have an exciting week planned with a variety of activities including snorkeling on the reef, exploring seagrass beds and mangroves, learning about insects and nature, discovering species unique to the Cayman Islands, and recycling.  We will play games from yesteryear, learn home crafts and discover the beautiful details of traditional Caymanian buildings. Our program encourages respect for our environment and traditions and our need to be stewards to preserve our special place in the world.  For more information or to receive a daily schedule or camp registration form, contact the National Trust at info@nationaltrust.org.ky or 949-0121.

The Mission House and Visitors Centre  This historic site of The National Trust for The Cayman Islands is open year round and offers guided tours of the house and grounds.  There is also a National Trust shop offering a variety of gifts, toys and locally made crafts.  Opening summer hours are Tuesday- Friday, 9:00a.m- 12:30p.m and Saturday 9am-4:30pm.  Admission to Mission House: Adults-CI$5.00, Children (under 12) - CI$2.50.  Mission House is located at 63 Gun Square Road, Bodden Town. Call Jaime @ 947-5805 for more information and to pre-book tours.

Blue Iguana Safari, Monday to Saturday, 11am, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park  Come and meet the Blues! This one and a half hour fully guided tour takes you behind the scenes at the captive breeding facility. Cost is $24 CI and includes admission to the Park. Tickets available at the Park Gate, please call 947-9462 for more information.

Wednesdays in August “Guided Mastic Trail Hike”, 8am Hikers will experience a fascinating exploration deep into Cayman’s wild interior, in an area where the woodland has been evolving undisturbed for the last two million years. The area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands. Please note that the trail is not suitable for children under six years old, the elderly and infirm, or for persons with physical handicaps or conditions that may require emergency medical assistance. CI$15.00 donation for

Trust members, $20.00 for non-members.

Please contact Janice at the National Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky for more information or to make reservations for our events.

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