“I’m bored,”
is a sentence parents dread hearing on holiday. But what would you say if we told you that kids can spend the entire day without their phone at Kovačine Camp – probably without even thinking about it once?
The sea, pools, games, sports, creative workshops, new friends and a bit of adventure await them at every turn. Here are our 10 ideas for the ultimate summer digital detox – without your kids even realising they’re on a detox.

1) Let your kids have fun with our entertainment team

The fun can start already in the morning with Kids’ Gym, stretching, family games and themed workshops. Every day has something new in store: pirates, animals, magic, underwater world, superheroes, eco-friendly themes…
We also can’t forget about the games, competitions, treasure hunts, dancing and many other challenges. And the best part? While they’re playing, they’re also meeting new friends from other countries and making the best summer friendships.

Kids’ entertainment, Kovačine Camp, Cres

2) Replace screen time with fun at the playground

Climbing, sliding, running, swinging, and then doing it all again!
Children’s parks by the sea and the indoor “Bounty” park are ideal for burning off all that extra energy, giving the parents a chance to relax on a bench surrounded by Mediterranean greenery. Here, your kids won’t ask for “just five more minutes” to look at their phones but to have one more go down the slide.

3) Jump in the pool – the slides are waiting

When your kids are done with the sea – it’s time for the pool.
The pool complex at Kovačine Camp includes a special kids’ pool with a slide to keep the little ones entertained. During the entertainment programme, the pool also doubles up as a place for aqua aerobics, pool games and other water-based games.
And their phone? It’s probably somewhere by the beach towel.

Kovačine Camp pool complex, Cres

4) Turn the sea into your play area

Kids looking for some extra adventure will love the Water Sports Centre.
The water park turns the sea into a floating obstacle course, and those looking for an adrenalin rush will want to check out the Crazy UFO and other water attractions. For a more peaceful experience, choose SUP, perfect for a family water adventure.
One thing’s for sure – you’ll never get bored at the seaside.

Water sports, Kovačine Camp, Cres

5) When the sun gets too hot – it’s playroom time

Even the most die-hard fans of the sea sometimes need a break from the sun, sand and swimming.
The indoor kids’ playroom is a great alternative – a place for playing, hanging out and having fun in the shade. It is ideal for that part of the day when a parent’s favourite words are: “I’ll go play.”
Because a part of every great holiday is having some time for yourself, without hearing: “What are we doing next?”

6) Visit the Mediterranean Garden and stop by the gratitude board

A holiday can be fun, but it can also be the perfect time to slow down a bit.
Take a walk in the Mediterranean Garden, explore the local plants, and then leave a message on the gratitude board and share something you’re grateful for.
A child might write “mum” or maybe “the sea”, or even “ice cream”.
There are no wrong answers.

Mediterranean Garden, gratitude board, Kovačine Camp, Cres

7) Get creative

Fun at Kovačine Camp is not just about sports activities.
During the week, children have the chance to paint, work with their hands, enjoy face painting and take part in various creative and themed workshops. They can be pirates one day, explore the wildlife the next day, or even learn the art of weaving or wool felting, or make something entirely on their own.
It’s a great opportunity to bring back home something more than just photos.

Wool felting workshop, Kovačine Camp, Cres

8) Set up a family challenge

Who has the best aim? Who will find the treasure first? Who is best at water sports?
The entertainment programme includes everything from family games to ball games, races, tug of war and other fun challenges.
Parents, just a heads-up: your kids might not fall for the old “I was letting you win” excuse.

9) And what about older kids? Let them go on their own adventures

There’s something for teenagers, too:
from bicycle tours, volleyball, football, basketball, table tennis, pool games to sports tournaments and hanging out with kids their age.
Because the best way you can get your teenager off their phone is by giving them something more fun to do.

Multi-purpose sports field, Kovačine Camp, Cres

10) End the day on the dance floor or with movie night under the stars

When the sun goes down, the fun is still on.
Mini Disco brings music, dancing and themed evenings, and the programme includes lots of fun activities. For a more laid-back family night, choose film screenings under the stars.
And after a day spent swimming in the sea, having fun in pools, playing, doing sports and hanging out, you might just hear a totally different sentence:
“Mum, can I stay outside a bit longer?”

Film screenings at Kovačine Camp, Cres

The best memories require no Wi-Fi

A phone-free holiday doesn’t have to mean bans, bargaining or counting the minutes spent in front of the screen
Sometimes it’s more efficient to just offer something more fun.
At Kovačine Camp, this can be the sea or pools, the first SUP experience, thrilling slides and water attractions, new friends, treasure hunts, dancing, creative workshops or a simple message written on the gratitude board.
Because your kids probably won’t remember the time they spent online but they will definitely remember a summer at Kovačine Camp where the fun never stops.
The greatest connections are not the ones with the best signal but those with the people and the world around us.

Entertainment for kids at Kovačine Camp, Cres