The exciting new program offers an immersive way to learn about Martin County's various family-friendly attractions and win unique prizes
The Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing has officially debuted the Martin County edition of the Treasure Coast Kids Quest, a new experiential learning program geared to children who visit and live in the region.
The immersive program is geared toward children ages 2-12 years old and combines entertainment and educational elements at some of Martin County's favorite family-friendly attractions, including the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, the Elliott Museum, the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, the Hobe Sound Nature Center, the House of Refuge, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and Sailfish Splash Waterpark.
Children are tasked with visiting each attraction this summer and completing the various challenges outlined in the Activity Passport (such as "visit the stingrays at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center" and "explore the pirate ship at the Children's Museum"). After completing each highlighted activity, children will receive a stamp for that location (or they can take a photo completing the activity for a touch-free option).
After earning 6 of the 7 stamps, program participants will be rewarded with a special prize: an explorer's backpack filled with treasures such as a plush sea turtle stuffed animal, coral reef-safe sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and a certificate of completion. Prizes can be collected from the last location stamped on the Activity Passport, or from the Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing. Participants are also encouraged to share their photos on social media by tagging @tckidsquest and using the #tckidsquest hashtag.
The Treasure Coast Kids Quest was developed in partnership with the three regional Treasure Coast tourism offices, comprised of Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Martin County. Each county offers its own edition of the Treasure Coast Kids Quest program and the team is currently developing a special prize for any participants that complete all three county editions.
Activity Passports can be acquired at most participating attractions or from the Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing (2401 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34996). Visit www.TreasureCoastKidsQuest.com to learn more, see updates, and ask questions about the program.
"We are truly fortunate to enjoy such a diverse array of family-friendly attractions along Florida's Treasure Coast," says Nerissa Okiye, the Martin County Tourism Director. "We saw a collaborative opportunity to develop an engaging program that will inspire children to get out and explore these unique destinations all summer long."
Encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, Sewall's Point, Rio, and Hutchinson Island, this hidden gem is a place for unwinding and reconnecting. The Martin County Office of Tourism and Marketing is the official tourism marketing arm of Martin County, Florida, whose goal is to provide information to those interested in Martin County and to spread the word about this one-of-a-kind destination. For more information, please visit DiscoverMartin.com and follow @DiscoverMartin on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
