Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji invites families to take part in its new Connect with Kids program. This eco-luxury resort combines immersive ecological experiences with genuine Fijian hospitality set in beautifully preserved natural surroundings.
Connect with Kids is a culturally rich, educational program created for children and their parents who are staying at the resort. Led by the resort’s resident marine biologist and outreach coordinator, Johnny Singh, the program takes place every Friday afternoon. Families travel to a nearby primary school where visiting children join the day’s classroom activities and learn alongside local students. Participants play language games to practice everyday Fijian phrases and are paired with a student of a similar age for shared learning and play. The visit blends recreational and educational activities and includes a taste of local snacks to introduce guests to Fijian cuisine.
To extend the connection beyond the visit, the resort encourages children to maintain contact through a pen pal program. Visiting kids and their new friends exchange hand-written letters; the resort supplies envelopes for the local students and forwards the completed letters, along with an update on the school’s ongoing community and charity efforts.
In addition to classroom visits, Johnny Singh regularly meets with local students to discuss the ecology of their island environment. He also brings groups of students to the resort to show sustainable practices in action, giving young people a firsthand look at conservation, waste reduction, and responsible tourism. Outside the Connect with Kids initiative, Singh leads guided snorkel and dive trips, nature excursions, and hands-on ecological projects that engage guests of all ages.
The Connect with Kids program aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, environmental awareness, and meaningful relationships between visiting families and the local community. By combining school visits, language activities, shared meals, and ongoing correspondence, the resort helps create lasting memories and supports educational and charitable efforts in the area.
Families interested in learning more about the program or coordinating a visit during their stay can contact the resort for schedule details and participation guidelines. The program reflects Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort’s commitment to sustainable travel, community engagement, and creating enriching experiences for both guests and local children.