FAQ caretakers, parents & children
Many local kids don’t go on vacation and then the summer vacation takes quite a long time. Fortunately, there is so much fun to do in Aruba! We love to help parents and kids discover that. Vacation is also there to gain new experiences and we like to encourage children to discover their talents and passions. All children in Aruba deserve a fun vacation!
The title is a combination: ‘Buki di’ is Papiamento, ‘Pret’ is Dutch. We assume that the booklet will be a lot of fun.
Unfortunately, no spare booklets are made. Therefore, when handing out, we were tell to immediately write your name on the booklet and keep it well.
We distribute the Buki to all elementary school children in Aruba. Also children who are homeschooled. It is not available for tourists or other visitors. If you don’t have your book yet, ask at school. Children who are homeschooled and have not received the booklet can contact us.
No, the booklet is not for sale and is only free for elementary school children living in Aruba.
A few weeks before the major summer vacation, Buki di Pret is distributed to Aruban elementary schools. If a child was absent, a booklet was given to the teacher for him or her. If summer vacation almost starts and you don’t have your booklet yet, ask at your school.
Check the yellow and blue tekst box in the buki and see what it says. It could say: CALL/WHATSAPP the activity provider itself or go to WWW.BUKIDIPRETARUBA.COM
Activities often have a maximum number of children who can participate. To avoid disappointment, we ask you to make reservations in advance. Reservations can be made this year starting Thursday, July 6 and July 27 @8 AM. Some activities can be reserved through this website.
Reservations can be made this year starting Thursday, July 6 for activities in July and July 27 @8 AM for activities in August. Some activities can be reserved through this website.
So that there is more chance to reserve a spot. Some activities are offered multiple times and are very popular and are filled up quickly.
Buki di Pret is intended for all elementary school children, from kids in the age of 6-13 who are in class 1 through 6 (some schools call it grade 3 through 8). For some activities, the provider has set an age limit. That limit has then been adopted by Buki di Pret and is clearly stated in the booklet.
That varies depending on the activity. Sometimes it is mandatory that an adult accompanies you. The booklet will say so. Look at the activity and you will see either: Kids only, Adults welcome or Adult mandatory.
Not all of the activities are free. But lots of them are! When you do have to pay, it definitely is cheeper than the regular price!
We’re not sure yet. As long as organizations want to continue to cooperate or support us and we have enough volunteers to keep doing this annually, then we will.
The offers are valid during the summer vacation from July 8 to August 16 2023.
FAQ schools & teachers
Many local kids don’t go on vacation and then the summer vacation takes quite a long time. Fortunately, there is so much fun to do in Aruba! We love to help parents and kids discover that. Vacation is also there to gain new experiences and we like to encourage children to discover their talents and passions. All children in Aruba deserve a fun vacation!
The title is a combination: ‘Buki di’ is Papiamento, ‘Pret’ is Dutch. We assume that the booklet will be a lot of fun.
Unfortunately, no spare booklets are made. Therefore, when handing out, we were tell to immediately write your name on the booklet and keep it well.
Check the yellow and blue tekst box in the buki and see what it says. It could say: CALL/WHATSAPP the activity provider itself or go to WWW.BUKIDIPRETARUBA.COM
Reservations can be made this year starting Thursday, July 6 for activities in July and July 27 @8 AM for activities in August. Some activities can be reserved through this website.
Activities often have a maximum number of children who can participate. To avoid disappointment, we ask you to make reservations in advance. Reservations can be made this year starting Thursday, July 6 and July 27 @8 AM. Some activities can be reserved through this website.
So that there is more chance to reserve a spot. Some activities are offered multiple times and are very popular and are filled up quickly.
Buki di Pret is intended for all elementary school children, from kids in the age of 6-13 who are in class 1 through 6 (some schools call it grade 3 through 8). For some activities, the provider has set an age limit. That limit has then been adopted by Buki di Pret and is clearly stated in the booklet.
That varies depending on the activity. Sometimes it is mandatory that an adult accompanies you. The booklet will say so. Look at the activity and you will see either: kids only, adults welcome or adult mandatory.
Not all of the activities are free. But lots of them are! When you do have to pay, it definitely is cheeper than the regular price!
We’re not sure yet. As long as organizations want to continue to cooperate or support us and we have enough volunteers to keep doing this annually, then we will.
The offers are valid during the summer vacation from July 8 to August 16 2023.
An email is sent to the head of the school or to the person of contact. Check for the schedule. (always in the morning in the beginning of June)
An email is sent to the head of the school or to the person of contact. In the appendix of the email there will always be an instruction video, some pictures etc. You can always find more information on our website/facebook/instagram.
FAQ participants & sponsors
Many local kids don’t go on vacation and then the summer vacation takes quite a long time. Fortunately, there is so much fun to do in Aruba! We love to help parents and kids discover that. Vacation is also there to gain new experiences and we like to encourage children to discover their talents and passions. All children in Aruba deserve a fun vacation!
The title is a combination: ‘Buki di’ is Papiamento, ‘Pret’ is Dutch. We assume that the booklet will be a lot of fun.
Some activities can be reserved through this website. Reservations there can be made this year starting Thursday, July 6 for activities in July and July 27 @8 AM for activities in August. We advise other organizations to start at that moment as well.
So that there is more chance to reserve a spot. Some activities are offered multiple times and are very popular and are filled up quickly.
We’re not sure yet. As long as organizations want to continue to cooperate or support us and we have enough volunteers to keep doing this annually, then we will.
The offers are valid during the summer vacation from July 8 to August 16 2023.
We asked all kinds of companies, associations and organizations if they would like to organize a fun activity during the big vacation. Many organizations were happy to do so.
The circulation in 2023 will be 9.500 booklets. Every company, club or foundation that participates also gets a copy in their hands. We also use the booklets as acquisition and promotional materials for future years and like to keep some in our archives.
You as an organization already let us know if you want to be in charge of the registrations yourself or if you want to make use of our reservation program.
The reservation program of Buki di Pret is open for registration at July 8 @8 AM and at July 27 @8 AM. Be aware of that. You can look into it yourself to check.
Please be aware of the registration moments or be aware of your own calender moments. Please send a reminder to the parents/children via email or whatsapp a day ahead to avoid no shows. Our reservation program works with reminder emails.
Nice! Of course you are welcome for the next edition. Please contact us.
The 2023 edition only includes an ad from the children’s phone. This is an exception. In principle, no advertisements are included. In consultation, we can determine whether it is desirable to include ads in future editions. Please contact us.
Nice that you also like Buki di Pret. There are two kinds of sponsors: official and informal. Everyone who recommends Buki di Pret and wishes the children of Aruba the best, we see as an ambassador of the good cause. If you would like to become an official sponsor who can support us with money or services, please contact us.