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Alternative gift ideas for your kids this Christmas

13 Dec, 2013
Alternative gift ideas for your kids this Christmas

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 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

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

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

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

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 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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