It's that time of the year again; the time where the weather becomes unbareably hot, the kids are set loose and suddenly, malls are over-run with screaming children.
Though traveling will most probably be out of the question this year, fret not! Singapore is filled with a barrage of exciting promotions for you and your child, this June, you'll never be bored.
National Museum
1) Get Real, Kids: Let there be Clothes! (In collaboration with Project Omelette)
Specially developed for active young learners, these half-day workshops incorporate all the necessary ingredients to ignite the passion of discovery, fuel the process of learning, while inculcating thoughtful values and life skills in children.
Let the hidden designer in your child bloom as they are introduced to the history of world fashion and discover the identity of clothes through play, while exploring the National Museum of Singapore’s Fashion Gallery.
They can also, design their own t-shirts from skills and knowledge acquired at the workshop.
Where: National Museum Canning Visitor Services Counter (Level 2)
When: 5-6 Jun 2009 Fri & Sat
Timing: 09:00AM & 02:00PM
Ticket pricing: Standard - S$70
Book your tickets at sistic.
2) Cook up your Singapore Flavour
What was a street hawker’s life like in the 1950s and what hawker foods were popular then? Introduce your child to a slice of history through this workshop that includes a tour of the Food Gallery and hands-on craftwork with clay. Let your child experience the bustling street life through the sounds and smells in the gallery, then re-create a local food with play clay and lots of inspiration gathered from the tour!
Where: Stamford Visitor Services Counter, Level 1
When: Wed 3 Jun – Sun 7 Jun, Wed 10 Jun – Sun 14 Jun, Wed 17 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 09
Timing: 11am – 12.15pm
Prices: S$25 per child
For more information check out sistic.
3) Design Future Fashions From Past Styles
What did your grandmother wear when she was a young lady? How is that different from what we wear today?
Your child will be introduced to fashion trends and traditional costumes worn by women in Singapore from the 1950s to 1970s in the National Museum of Singapore’s Fashion Gallery.
Where: National Museum Stamford Visitor Services Counter (Level 1)
When: 3-21 Jun 2009
Timing: 1:30PM
Prices: S$25
For more information check out sistic.
4) Get Real, Kids: Sensing Food
Sensing Food educates children on the global issue of starvation around the world and how they can play a part to help the less fortunate.
Here, they will find out where their favourite burger originates from, discern what constitutes a healthy meal, and express their creativity by designing a healthy burger complete with a presentation kit to promote their product!
Where: National Museum Canning Visitor Services Counter (Level 2)
When: 19-20 Jun 2009 Fri & Sat
Timing: 09:00AM & 02:00PM
Prices: S$70
For more information check out sistic.
5) Children Season returns to the National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore is bringing in a performance entitled Dinosaurs in the Garden by Erth Visual & Physical (Australia) . Interect with a herd of "dinosaurs" at the National Museum this holiday.
Where: National Museum Gallery Theatre
When: 4-7 June 2009
Timing: 11am, 2pm and 5pm
Prices: $20 with additional $1 booking fee.
Call Sistic at 6384-5555 for tickets
Park Hopper: Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoo
Explore all three of Singapore's most famous parks at a special price of one ticket at $40 (adult) and $20 (child).
Join all three parks on a prehistoric adventure through Jurong Bird Park's new exhibition 'Dinosaur Descendants'. You can also take part in the Dino Trail contest, which will run across the three parks and involve participants answering questions relating to exhibits.
Spend your morning and afternoon at the Zoo and at the bird park and end of the day with a tram ride through Night Safari.
Check out the websites for more information on other events:
Night Safari Singapore Zoo
Jurong Bird Park
"Sleep with the Penguins" Family Camp
Join the bird park in celebrating one of the world's most beloved birds, the penguins.
In this 2 days 1 night camp, it's fun for the whole family as you gather your sleeping bags around the camp fire to have a thrilling encounter with the penguins.
Perfect for toddlers to grandparents, you'll have a fun-packed camp with the bird park.
Where: Jurong Bird Park
When: 13-14 June
Prices: $110 per adult (13 & Above)
$90 per child (3 - 12 years)
*As only tents will be provided, you are encouraged to bring your own sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, picnic mats, mini portable fan, toiletries, insect repellent and additional torchlight.
Check out the camp's itinerary for registration.
Songs of the Sea
Get ready to fall under the spell of the award-winning nightly extravaganza set in the sea. Songs of the Sea features pyrotechnics, dramatic effects, engaging music and live cast to create a stunning visual feast with striking computer images projected on giant water screens.
Songs of the Sea follows the adventures of Li, a boy who has a vision of a beautiful sleeping princess. He then learns that she's under the spell of an enchanted village... Find out what happens next at Songs of the Sea!
Where:Sentosa Beach Station
When:14 May - 17 Jun 2009
Timing:7.40pm & 8.40pm
Prices:Standard - S$10
Songs of the Sea Combo A - S$15
(include a ticket and Meal Set from Oscar Oscar F& B outlet)
Songs of the Sea Combo B - S$15
(include a ticket and Plush Toy from Oscar & Co. retail outlet)
Book your tickets at sistic
The Little Big Club Live in Concert
Catch all your favourite friends - Barney, Baby Bop, BJ and Riff, Bob the Builder, Wendy and Spud, Fireman Sam and Norman, Angelina Ballerina and Alice, Fifi and Bumble, Pingu in one fabulous show.
70 minutes of non-stop fun, song and dance with kids' favourite tunes.
In addition to performing with the other favourite characters, Barney and Bob the Builder will perform in individual shows.
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 2
When: 04 June 2009 - 07 June 2009
Timing: 04 - 05 Jun 2009 (Thur & Fri), 4.30pm & 7.30pm
06 - 07 Jun 2009 (Sat & Sun),11am, 2pm & 5pm
Ticket prices: S$76, S$59, S$39, S$26
For more information: go to sistic
Build a pop-up book
Monsters Under the Bed is back this year with a brand new book-making workshop. Parent and child can team up to piece together simple paper pieces and turn their creation into an amazing pop-up book!
Set free your imagination and you’ll be amazed at how creative you can be.
A book is not complete without a story, so expect to do some creative writing in this workshop to get a complete and genuine book-making experience!
Best for ages 5 to 12.
Where: National Museum of Singapore the Atelier level 2
When: 23 May - 7 June 2009
Timing: 11am & 3pm
For more information head to sistic.
Kids can bake! and Kids can Craft! with Genius R Us
Join Genius R Us in their specially designed program on Ice-Cream Making without using an ice-cream maker, and you can do it over and over at home.
Join them for the full day for more exciting programmes like Personalise a Tee, give your child the opportunity to express their creativity this holiday.
Where: Genius R Us Centre, 75B Tanjong Pagar Road S'pore (088496)
- 5 mins walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station - exit A
When: 9 June 10am - 1pm
Fees: S$ 70 per child/ S$125 admits 1 parent and 1 child
Best for kids between the ages of 4 to 12
For more information and bookings head to sistic.
Father's Day Special, a bouquet of cookies: Baking and Decorating with colourful icings
This holiday don't forget Father's day is coming up soon. Spend some time with your child creating colourful cookies just for Daddy.
Best for children from ages 4 to 12. Adults are required for children under the age of 5.
Where: Genius R Us Centre, 75B Tanjong Pagar Road S'pore (088496)
- 5 mins walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station - exit A
When: 20 June 10:30am to 12:30pm
Fees: S$ 45 per child/ S$80 admits 1 parent and 1 child
For more information and bookings head to sistic.
Frisk 'n' Romp, Indoor Playground School Holiday Special
Frisk 'n' Romp Kids' Playclub, a 7,000 sqft indoor and outdoor space for kids’ fun educational activities, is the only kids’ PlayClub in Singapore that is overlooking the sea.
They are also nestled in a gourmet hub where parents can entertain in any of the fine restaurants located in the compound of Playground @ BigSplash.
For this school holiday, it's only $9.90 per entry with the use of 5 sessions PlayCard. (Usual fee is $18)
Call 6345-5236 or head to http://www.frisknromp.com/ for more information.
Wild Aussies Show
Learn more about the endagered animals of Australia at the Singapore Zoo (Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre) daily (except for Mondays).
Best for children from ages 1-4.
Where: Singapore Zoo, Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
When: 29 May to 28 June
Timings: 11:30 am to 2:30pm
Admission Fees: S$18 per adult and S$9 per child.
For more information head to www.zoo.com.sg or call 6269-3411
Holiday mini-courses by Ace Scorers Enrichment Centre
Want your kid to keep elarning during the holidays? Primary to Secondary school students can choose from 24 courses at Ace Scorers. They range from personal-grooming to speech classes.Best for children aged 10-14.
Where: Ace Scorers, 24 Maju Road
When: They start on 29 May
Prices: The course prices start at $24.90
For more information call 6289-4551 or head to www.acescorers.com.sg
Free cable-car rides for kids
To celebrate its 35 years in business, Mount Faber Leisure Group is giving children 12 and below unlimited free rides on cable cars at Jewel Box.
When: From now till Aug 15
For more information call 6377-9688
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Christian Lacroix The Costumier
Are you kids little fashionistas? Take them to check out an exhibition of haute couture designer Christian Lacroix's work. On show are costumes and 60 sketches spanning 20 years of his costume-design work.
Where: National Museum of Singapore
When: Now till June 7
Timings: 10am to 6pm
Prices: Entry is free for students with a valid student pass and is $8 for adults.
For enquiries call 6332-3659
Ace! Festival
Taking place at I Theatre: 27 Kerbau Road, Singapore 219163
For tickets and more information visit www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555. To contact I Theatre email to [email protected] r call 6341-5960
1) The Gingerbread Man
This classic folk tale about a mischievous and cheeky cookie has been carefully crafted to perfection. Be entertained by the catchy songs and a colourful collection of crazy characters that will impart valuable lessons to the audience.
When: May 18 to June 7
2) How the Giraffe got its Neck
Have you ever wondered how to giraffe got its long neck, the leopard its spots or the elephant its trunk? Find out more by gogin on an exciting adventure with two intrepid explorers.
3) Fairytaleheart
Discover the story of two lonely 15-year-olds who find refuge in a deserted community centre. Don't miss this touching and magical story.
4) Moments
This performance is pieced together from individual stories about teen-related issues.
5) Clever Monkey Sebung
Enjoy ethnic gamelan music that sets the tone for a captivating dance-drama set in a small Balinese village.
6) Metal Magic
Join Kiki on a magical journey as he transports you into a fun and wacky fantasy world, where a little boy's magical dreams come true!
7) Summer Swarm of Songs
Join the festivities as I Theatre celebrates 10 years in the theatre scene with a showcase of its best songs from 1999 to 2009.
Arty Hands by San Lorenzo Montessori
Who are the world's famous artists and what techniques did they use? San Lorenzo Montessori is running a two-week-long workshop in June for kids aged 3-9.
They will get to try out mosaic art, painting on canvas, tie-dying and clay art over 10 three-hour workshops.
Other worshops include Fun with Alphabet for 3 to 5 year-olds and Montessori Phonics and Reading for 3-9 year-olds. Lessons are conducted three times a week and costs $200 - $250 per child.
When: June 1 to 12
Prices: $450 per child - includes materials and a field trip
For more infomation call 6444-2582
X-Ploring Dino Trails!
Be awed by the 14.6 metres long T-Rex (Tyrannosaurus) meet Stegosaurus and be roared at by Baryonyx. Discover the archaeologist in you with the fossil dig-pit.
Plus! Many other activities and stage games by the Singapore Science Centre.
Where: Main Atrium, Level 1
Time: 11am – 8pm daily (Free Admission)
Science Shows : 12pm, 4pm & 7.30pm (28, 29, 30, 31 May & 5, 6, 7 Jun)
Stage Games : 11.30am, 3.30pm & 7pm (28, 29, 30, 31 May & 5, 6, 7 Jun)
The Kidz Academy 2009
Join in the fun at this kids oriented exhibition where all the kids programmes/services are gathered under one roof and they cover a very wide range of topics, such as:
