Alternative gift ideas for your kids this Christmas

Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? For a change, how about getting your kids presents other than toys this season? Here's a list of alternative gift ideas!

Music Workshops

Music lesson for your little Mozarts and Bachs would make a fantastic gift this Christmas! Not only would they appreciate the chance of making a racket without being told off, but the ability to play an instrument or sing in tune would boost their self-esteem.

Where: Yamaha

Contact: 65 6740 9200

More information and registration:

https://sg.yamaha.com/en/music_education/junior_courses/

Media Courses

Have you got inspiring reporters or radio presenters on your hands? Why not nurture that talent by enrolling them into media courses as a Christmas gift? Singapore Media Academy runs mass communication courses for kids, so check out what's in store for the coming months!

Where: Singapore Media Academy

Contact: 65 6435 6000

More information and registration:

https://www.esma.sg/Course/Listing.aspx

Swimming Lessons

According to the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation of Indiana University, swimming is a very good exercise not just for children but for adults as well. This is an excellent Christmas gift that you could give your kids!

Where: Singapore Swimming Academy

Contact: https://www.singaporeswimming.com/contact-us/

More information and registration:

https://www.singaporeswimming.com/

Martial Arts

Many would agree martial arts is a great way to channel your child's exuberant energy into. And in the process, they attain the skill of self-defense! Other benefits attained would be self-discipline and listening skills. Makes a good alternative Christmas present to toys!

Where: Evolve

Contact: 65 6536 4525 / 65 6337 0082

More information and registration:

https://evolve-mma.com/classes/childrens-program.html

Art and Craft Classes

Experts say arts education promotes and nourish imagination and critical thinking in children. And over the years, it refines their intellectual and creative abilities. What a great Chrissie gift this would make!

Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Contact: 65 6512 4159 / 4209

More information and registration:

https://www.nafa.edu.sg/CoursesAndDepartments/SchoolOfYoungTalents/JuniorArtDepartment/Programmes/ChildrensArt.html/

Sportball Programs

Sportball is a non-competitive multi-sport program that introduces children between the ages of 16 months and 12 years to eight ball sports (soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf and rugby). A gift of active and healthy lifestyle! Need I say more?

Where: SportBall

Contact: 65 6250 1830

More information and registration:

https://www.sportball.com.sg/

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