You, grandma, grandpa, and the kids are all checked in at a fancy boutique villa in Treasure Beach.  

You've confirmed the opening hours for all the attractions you intend to visit during your stay.  

Itinerary checked! 

Then, you slip on some swimwear to spend the rest of the day at the beach. 

But wait, what was that? Raindrops on your skin? 

You check the weather forecast and it isn't at all favorable for your outdoor plans with the kids. 

Before heralding endless tantrums, take a few breaths and consider these seven things to do with kids when it rains on the south coast.  
  


Have lunch at Juici Patties in Clarendon Park 

Grab your umbrellas and let your local driver take the family for lunch at the popular Jamaican bakery and restaurant, Juici Patties. 

There are several locations islandwide but the largest one is in Clarendon Park. 

Allow the kids to taste Jamaican patties filled with chicken, beef, shrimp, cheese, or callaloo. 

You can also try a serving of Jamaica's national dish, ackee and saltfish, with a mixed selection of sides such as fried dumplings and boiled bananas and yam.  

Lunch and dinner at Jack Sprat 

The wet season in Jamaica carries longer bouts of rainfall. So, consider having dinner indoors at Jack Sprat restaurant in Treasure Beach. 
 
The lively atmosphere and inviting food and drink menus will distract the kids from the dreary weather. 



Movie night at Jack Sprat restaurant 

Treat the whole family to a Jamaican movie night on Thursday at Jack Sprat restaurant. 
 
You'll be surprised how many Patois words you and the kids will pick up after viewing.

Mosaic tile workshop at Jakes Hotel 

Still raining in Treasure Beach? 

Jakes Hotel hosts weekly mosaic tile workshops for their young guests.  

This is an amazing opportunity for your little ones to have fun while expressing their natural creative potential. 

  

Yoga classes at the Wise Wellness Center, Treasure Beach 

Teach the kids how to practice mindfulness with yoga and meditation lessons at Wise Wellness Centre in Treasure Beach. 

 Lessons are scheduled every day with specific themes.  

Book martial arts lessons  

Book the entire family for a brief introduction to Brazilian culture with Brazilian martial arts lessons on Saturdays and Sundays at Wise Wellness Centre. 

Watch the kids channel their energy into sharp, slick martial art poses. 

Visit Accompong community centre and Museum, Saint Elizabeth  

No family trip to Jamaica's south coast is complete until you've visited Accompong Maroon Village in Saint Elizabeth. 

It's a village of descendants of African slaves who victoriously fought English soldiers to claim freedom in the hills of Jamaica. 

The history of the Trelawney Town Maroons is well documented in books and other artifacts in their museum and community center. 

It's a thrilling tour for the kids to experience, especially if the maroons treat them to an abeng sounding (blowing of the abeng horn). 

With so many rainy-day activities to do with the kids on Jamaica's south coast, you may not even notice when the sun returns.