~Together with Sesame Workshop, the
Caribbean's leading
family-friendly
resort company adds a new morning yoga program for littles and expanded resources
for Jamaican parents and educators~
KINGSTON, Jamaica,
May 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhancing opportunities for
family connection and enrichment on vacation and beyond, the
family-friendly Beaches Resorts joins global impact nonprofit
organization and longtime partner, Sesame Workshop, to debut
all-new programming designed to get children rising, smiling and
shining under the Caribbean
sun. The program, Sesame Street Sunrise Yoga, is now
available exclusively at all three Beaches Resorts Caribbean
locations – inviting families to mindfully connect in a whole new
way during Mental Health Awareness Month (celebrated during
the month of May) and thereafter year-round.
"We know that family vacations are a cherished time for memory
making – an opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines to
prioritize togetherness, discovery, new cultures, and experiences –
with some studies even showing how vacations lead to closer family
relationships," said Heather Effs,
Corporate Manager of Entertainment Operations for Sandals Resorts
International, parent company of Beaches Resorts. "Together with
Sesame Workshop, we are proud to introduce a fun and emotionally
nurturing experience for kids and parents to discover together,
inspiring memories and mindfulness alike."
Wake Up in the Morning and Stretch with the Rising Sun
Now available across all Beaches Resorts locations in
Turks & Caicos and
Jamaica, Sesame
Street Sunrise Yoga introduces the practice of yoga to
children. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Abby Cadabby are among
the Sesame Street friends taking turns hosting the mindfulness
exercise. Bookable at the resorts' Sesame Street Kids Camps or
online as an add-on, the program is rooted in playful
movement, mindfulness, and fun for the entire family. During the
40-minute session, parents and little yogis follow along with every
stretch, pose, and breath and receive a custom kids-sized Sesame
Street yoga mat for continued practice at home. Classes are held
two days per week with varying schedules for each of the three
Beaches Resorts Beaches Turks and Caicos, Beaches
Negril, and Beaches Ocho Rios – with a 5X7 photo included
as a keepsake.
"Sesame Workshop is committed to the emotional well-being of
young children and families, building on a long history of support
in this critical area," said Jennifer
Ahearn, SVP, Global Strategic Partnerships and Themed
Entertainment, Sesame Workshop. "Yoga is a playful way to help
children practice mindfulness, and we're proud to offer this new
experience at Beaches Resorts, where we're kicking off 20 years of
partnership together."
Sesame Street Sunrise Yoga adds to the many ways Beaches
Resorts and Sesame Workshop spark imaginations on vacation via
Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street – where families
enjoy special activities, such as reading stories with Elmo, baking
with Cookie Monster, dancing with Zoe, crafting with Julia, making
puppets with Bert and Ernie, and sharing magic with
Abby Cadabby.
"These programs not only build on our shared core values and
commitment to families around the world; they also lead to
cherished moments of togetherness that foster traditions. It's
incredibly fulfilling to create opportunities for families to
connect over new experiences in the Caribbean with valuable takeaways to enjoy
thereafter," adds Effs.
Family Values in the Community, at Home and Beyond
The long-standing partnership between Beaches Resorts and Sesame
Workshop continues to bring Sesame Street costume characters,
resources, and educational tools to local families in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. In connection
with Mental Health Awareness Month, Beaches' philanthropic arm, the
Sandals Foundation, and Sesame Workshop will co-host double
sessions at the Ministry of Education Early Childhood Commission's
Annual Professional Development Institute's Workshop in
Kingston, Jamaica, to be attended
by 2,000 private and public school educators and parents.
Taking place May 20-24, 2024, the
event will highlight the theme, "A Place to Belong: A Child's Right
to Quality Early Childhood Education," sharing best practices for
facilitating an environment where children can be and feel accepted
in the classroom and at home. As a takeaway, the Sandals Foundation
and Sesame Workshop are curating a booklet
covering topics of emotional awareness, social connection, and
having a compassionate mindset while offering tips, examples, and
methods that bring forward the emotional challenges children and
students may face and ways to better support them.
"Deep-rooted family values are the very core of the Beaches
Resorts brand, with education as a founding pillar of the Sandals
Foundation since its inception 15 years ago," said Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals
Foundation. "Together with Sesame Workshop, we're working to create
spaces where compassion and connection are at the forefront, and it
all begins with meaningful actions and conversations that foster
mindfulness and awareness."
About Beaches® Resorts:
Beaches® Resorts is
the Caribbean's most-awarded
luxury family all-inclusive vacation experience, where memories are
created and made to last. With three spectacular locations in Turks
& Caicos and Jamaica, Beaches
Resorts is the ultimate beachfront getaway for every
member of the family. Kids can hang with the Sesame Street friends
as part of the Caribbean Adventures with Sesame
Street®, splash in outrageous waterparks,
enjoy exclusive Kids Camps and teen nightclubs, while parents
indulge in butler service, luxurious spa treatments, gourmet
restaurants and all with the assurance of Certified Nannies
and expertly trained team members. Beaches Resorts is part of
family-owned Sandals
Resorts International (SRI). For more information about
Beaches Resorts, visit www.beaches.com.
About the Sandals Foundation:
The Sandals Foundation
is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International (SRI),
the Caribbean's leading
family-owned resort company, parent company of Sandals Resorts and
Beaches Resorts. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was created
to continue and expand upon the charitable work that Sandals
Resorts International has undertaken since its founding in 1981 to
play a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where SRI
operates throughout the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds
projects in three core areas: education, community and the
environment. One hundred per cent of the monies contributed to the
Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean
community. To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online
at www.sandalsfoundation.org or on social
media @sandalsfdn.
About Sesame Workshop:
Sesame Workshop is the global
impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For
over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education,
media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds
and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to
build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows,
outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to
families in more than 150 countries and advance our mission to help
children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more
at www.sesameworkshop.org and follow Sesame Workshop on
Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
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