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ROMEO IN A SEQUINED GLOVE: A METAMORPHOSIS

This five-day camp is for those interested in photography, fashion, role playing, drama and literature. They will come up with the publicity materials, costumes and script for a production

Where: Julia Gabriel Centre For Learning, 04-00 Forum, 583 Orchard Road

When: May 31 to June 4, 2 to 5pm from Mon to Fri, June 7 to 11, 9am to noon from Mon to Fri, June 14 to 18, 9am to noon from Mon to Fri

Age group: Secondary school students

Fee: $440 for one week

Info: Call 6733-4322

ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS' HOLIDAY CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS

Explore the world of theatre at these camps, which range from musical theatre to drama and acting

Where: Artistic Expressions, 77 East Coast Road, 02-01

When: June 1 to 18

Age group: Five to 16 years

Info: www.artistic-exp.com or call 6344-1366

COOKING

GO GO GYOZA

Learn to make Gyoza dumplings, from preparing ingredients to making the dough from scratch

Where: Yio Chu Kang CC, The Jelutung CC, Sengkang CC, Mountbatten CC

When: June 2 to 13

Age group: Six to 12 years

Fee: $22 to $25 (PA members), $27 to $30 (non-members), ingredient fee, $15

Info: http://one.pa.gov.sg

SPECIAL KIDS CULINARY CLASSES

Classes tailored for kids, ranging from how to prepare desserts to one-dish meals and even healthy snacks

Where: So EZ Cooking Studio, Great World City

When: Various dates next month and July

Age group: Five to 16 years

Info: www.soez-cooking.com

CRAFTS

TODDLER POTTERY COURSE

Shape, mould and knead clay to create two pottery pieces

Where: Clay Cove, 05-38 Funan DigitaLife Mall, 109 North Bridge Road

When: May 31, June 3, 7 and 10

Age group: 36 months to five years

Fee: $100 for four sessions

Info: www.claycove.com

BUILD OUT OF THE BOX: A DIORAMA STORY WORKSHOP

Parents and their children work together to create a diorama of a scene inspired by local folklore, using boxes, string and craft materials

Where: National Museum level 3, Atelier

When: June 5 and 6, 10.30am and 4pm

Age group: Five to 12 years

Admission: $25 for one child and one adult

Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg

DANCE

YOUNG @ ART - DANCE INTENSIVE CAMP

A two-week dance camp

Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street

When: May 31 to June 11, 9am to 6.30pm

Age group: 15 years and above

Fee: $30 (a class), $400 (a week), $700 (two weeks)

Info: Call 6496-5135 or e-mail [email protected]

FAMILY

DO THE FAMILY CHA CHA

A 1 1/2-hour ballroom Latin Cha Cha class for those with no experience in dance

Where: Anchorvale CC, Buona Vista CC and Tampines Changkat CC

When: June 7, 20 and 23

Age group: Five to 15 years

Fee: $22 (PA members) and $30 to $34 (non-members) for a parent-child pair, $12 (PA members) and $24 (non-members) per additional child

Info: http://one.pa.gov.sg

LIVING IN THE OCEAN! SLEEPOVER FAMILY CAMP

Sleep in the Underwater World Singapore after a day of activities, including a conservation talk, an ocean discovery tour and a session with the pink dolphins of Dolphin Lagoon. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Where: Underwater World Singapore, Sentosa

When: June 13 and 14 or June 20 and 21

Age group: Five to 12 years

Fee: Child, $55 to $73 (PA members), $55 to $75 (non-members), adults above 18, $75 (PA members), $78 (non members)

Info: http://one.pa.gov.sg

MISCELLANEOUS

FUN WITH ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS WORKSHOP

A one-day session where participants learn about the programming of robots. They will also learn basic robotics and how to solder circuits

Where: Pek Kio CC and Rivervale CC

When: May 30, 2 to 5pm, Pek Kio CC, June 12, 6 to 9pm, Rivervale CC

Age group: 10 to 12 years

Fee: $10 (PA members) and $15 (non-members)

Info: http://one.pa.gov.sg

MAKING SOUND WAVES

In this five-day workshop, you can watch a radio DJ at work and record your own drama for radio in a recording studio

Where: Julia Gabriel Centre For Learning, 04-00 Forum, 583 Orchard Road

When: May 31 to June 4, 9am to noon from Mon to Fri, June 7 to 11, 2 to 5pm from Mon to Fri, June 8 to 14, 9am to noon from Mon To Fri

Age group: Primary 3 and 4 students

Fee: $440 a week

Info: Call 6733-4322

CRIME SCENE DETECTIVES

Participants work in teams to solve fictitious crime mysteries using logic, scientific techniques and analytical skills

Where: Various CCs including Bishan, Chua Chu Kang and Pasir Ris East

When: June 2 to 24

Age group: Seven to 10 years

Fee: $32 (PA members), $37 to $44 (non-members), material fee, $2

Info: http://one.pa.gov.sg

HOLIDAY SCIENCE CAMP

A three-day camp packed with science experiments

Where: Fun Learning Yard, Mandai Orchid Garden, 200 Mandai Lake Road

When: June 14 to 16

Age group: Nine and above

Fee: $100

Info: www.funlearners.com/

MUSEUM

ART GARDEN

The Singapore Art Museum at 8Q will be transformed into magical art gardens. Children can befriend Walter the rabbit, watch mechanical flowers 'grow' and 'bloom', and take part in artists' workshops and enjoy short-film screenings. Part of Children's Season

Where: Singapore Art Museum 8Q, 8 Queen Street

When: Till July 18, 10am to 7pm daily, till 9pm on Fri

Age group: Free for children six and below who must be accompanied by an adult with an admission ticket

Admission: $10 (adults), $5 (concession)

Info: www.singaporeartmuseum.sg

MUSIC

THE GRAFFITI CLASSICS

Children can learn about string instruments and classical compositions as well as singing and dancing, jazz and folk music at this concert by The Graffiti Classics, a string quartet from Britain.

Where: Act 3 Theatre, One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Centre, 126 Cairnhill Road

When: Till May 30, various times

Age group: Five to 12 years

Admission: $28

Info: Call 6348-5555 or go to www.sistic.com.sg

YOUNG @ ART - JAZZ MUSIC INTENSIVE CAMP

A full-day programme that teaches improvisation techniques, performing skills, music arrangement, active listening and interaction skills

Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street

When: June 7 to 11, 10am to 6pm

Age group: 14 to 20 years

Fee: $800

Info: Call 6496-5135

SPORTS

LIVE, TRAIN & PLAY THE UNITED WAY

A soccer camp organised by the Manchester United Soccer Schools and Geylang Serai Constituency Sports Club. British coaches will teach football techniques, team skills and discipline

Where: Tanjong Katong Secondary School

When: June 1 to 5

Age group: Seven to 18 years

Fee: $498

Info: Register at Geylang Serai CC

FUN ON WHEELS SKATE CAMP

A four-day camp on skating and activities such as Tchoukball and roller hockey

Where: West Coast Park, East Coast Park

When: June 7 to 24

Age group: Three to 12 years

Fee: $229 to $428

Info: http://skate-with-us.com/swuholidaycamp.html