9 fun activities for kids on holiday

Every child should be able to experience the feeling of just letting your worries melt away with a good swim, plus it’s a good skill to have! Ace Dolphin Swim School will give your kids the ability to master the waters through a 5-week programme. With classes going all in public pools all over the island, you won’t have to worry about the distance!

For more information, head over to:

http://acedolphin.com/promotions/2013/9/8/december-crash-course

It really is a pity we don’t enjoy the enchantment of a white Christmas. That in no way means your child should miss out on the glee of ice-skating! Kallang Ice World ensures your child receives, in full, the joys of an ice rink. At only $150 a head we’re sure your child will be skating like a pro in no time!

For more information, check out:

http://kiw618.wix.com/kallangiceworld

Enter Dan’s magical world of trickery – he will bring your children behind the curtains of illusion and guide them in performing the same acts! Objects will be made to appear from hats (even that of a stranger), plates will be spun and there will even be a little juggling thrown in! Explore this magical world at just $380.

For more information and discounts, check out:

https://www.act3international.com.sg/eblast/dan_the_hat/dan_the_hat.html

Do you find that your child can be loud and expressive? Do you sometimes feel you don’t know how to control them? You might just have a little actor or actress on your hands – and they may just need somewhere to channel all this wonderful energy. ACT 3 has just the thing for you, a week-long workshop designed around getting your kid to tell stories through movement and expression. Workshops are at $300 per child – who knows, the next big Hollywood star might just be on your couch.

Head on over to:

https://www.act3international.com.sg for the full details and schedules!

Today’s children are tomorrow’s future – they really are, so why not present them with the opportunities needed to bring out the best in them? Saturday Kids aims to teach and develop the thinking skills of young children by showing them how to create a computer game for starters! We all know they love to play the games, now imagine if they could make one! For $180 a head your child can discover their inner Mark Zuckerberg (that guy who founded Facebook, of course!)

Check out their page for more information:

http://www.saturdaykids.sg/home/

Art has always been an amazing way to keep the boredom bug away while letting your child creatively illustrate their feelings! With 6 Christmas based art programmes, there is everything from stained glass to self-portraits. Let you child choose which workshop they are most excited about! Courses range from $55 to $265, register as a group for special prices.

You can find out more about the workshops and programmes at:

http://www.myartstudio.sg

In this busy world of ours, the voices of our children are often drowned out. We may forget that they have this fascinating ability to think far beyond the box of normality. Singapore Children’s Forum gives your child the chance to speak up and voice their thoughts and opinions on matters that affect them. This is a free event, but be sure to register you child!

You can register and find out more at:

http://www.childrensociety.org.sg

It’s important to get your children out of the house, fresh air and sunlight will do them more good than you know! Let them have a taste of good ol’ fun, back when the outdoors was a child’s favourite place. With any of the six camps organised by the YMCA, kids get to indulge in the joys of outdoor camping and play. Camps are at $235.40 for non-members (members enjoy the special price of $256.80)

Full details and schedules are available at:

https://www.mymca.org.sg/Services/Programmes/Camps.aspx