Set on 15,000 acres in the mountains of New Hampshire, this hotel runs “Camp Wind Whistle,” with activities day and night, seven days a week in the summer, for kids age five to ten-plus. It also offers skating parties, broomball games, skiing instruction and other activities in the winter.

For more information: Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, 877-225-7267

Located on 3,000 acres minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, the Broadmoor offers “Busy Bee” activities—crafts, games, and recreational diversions—for kids three to 12 during the summer and holiday periods, and by special request at other times.

For more information: The Broadmoor; 866-837-9520

Although it opened in 1896, the Breakers is definitely in step with the 21st century when it comes to kids’ offerings. These include a 6,160-square-foot family entertainment center, with an oceanfront, heated pool, arcade with classic and contemporary games, kids’ movie and game rooms; as well as beach bonfires and a “Coconut Crew Interactive Camp” for children age three to 12.

For more information: The Breakers, 888-273-2537

Set on 70 acres in northern Arizona’s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment combines luxury and the rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture. Its “Camp Coyote” program, for kids four to 12, has a dedicated, 1,500-square-foot center, and offers treasure hunts, outdoor games and “Kids in the Kitchen” activities.

For more information: Enchantment Resort, 800-826-4180

Located on the Kona-Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaii, this hotel lets kids under 18 share their parents’ room free. Children’s amenities include welcome milk and cookies on the evening of arrival, child-size bathrobes, colorful alphabet bath sponges, and baby and children’s toiletries.

For more information: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu, 808-325-8000

Dating back to the colonial period, the Homestead is a luxury resort in Hot Springs, Va., in the Allegheny Mountains. Its KidsClub is open year-round and lets kids three to 12 do everything from custom-design t-shirts to make a model of the solar system. Other activities include pole-fishing at the children’s fish pond, falconry demonstrations and hand-led horseback rides.

For more information: The Homestead, 866-354-4653

Known for the opulence of its 312 guest rooms and 31 suites, the hotel, located in Honolulu, is also famous for its service. Kids are not overlooked: The hotel’s “Keiki Club,” for children five to 12, offers a wide range of activities daily that focus on the Hawaiian islands and culture. The Kahala’s game room has the latest video games for pre-teens and teens.

For more information: The Kahala Hotel & Resort, 800-367-2525

This luxurious Fifth Avenue hotel offers a special “Silver Spoon” service featuring a selection of iconic New York activities for kids; these are available either as a customized itinerary for different age groups, or on an a la carte basis. Perks include VIP passes to local attractions like the Central Park Children’s Zoo and backstage access to Broadway shows.

For more information: The Peninsula New York, 212-956-2888

Located in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, where Lewis and Clark once explored, this ranch resort operates a “Kids Corps of Discovery” program every day but Sunday for children age five to 12. Activities include motor boat excursions on Seeley Lake, an assisted wrangler ride, a photo scavenger hunt and a hike led by a naturalist. Saturday nights are devoted to a movie and games.

For more information: The Resort at Paws Up, 866-894-7969

Located on 120 wooded acres in Stowe, Vt., two miles from Mt. Mansfield, the state’s highest mountain, the hotel runs a kids’ adventure program over the summer and during select holiday periods. Designed for children six to 13, it offers everything from carriage rides and miniature golf to a visit to the nearby Ben & Jerry’s factory in Waterbury.

For more information: Topnotch Resort & Spa, 888-460-5567