21 awesome activities for kids during the June school holidays 2015!

Ready for the June school holidays? We’ve put together a list of 21 awesome activities for you and your little ones!

From sports and mega-robots, to koalas, music, and reading—everything that’s happening in Singapore during the kids' holidays is covered. So sit back, take your pick of fun options in this gallery, and book your tickets soon for really popular events.

Start clicking next to plan out the June school holidays 2015!

1. Superfundae all the way!

Aviva Superfundae promises an exciting carnival even grownups in the family will enjoy, with a plethora of activities under four categories: 1) Sports, 2) Arts & Crafts, 3) Music, Expression & Movement, and 4) Exploration

Aviva Superfundae also offers a free outdoor movie screening, live bands such as 53A and PennyLane, and food. There’ll also be free sundaes all day and a cannon that fires up free candy every hour!

Mums will be happy to know there's a nursing room and a changing room on site as well as free use of the toddler play room.

When: 20 June 2015

Where: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Time: 10:00 a.m–9:00 p.m.

Cost: $28 per person, with discounts for bundle ticket buys and Passion card members. Admission is free for kids below age 2.

Book your tickets right here!

Don’t forget to quote asfdp1 for further discounts and click here for more information on what’s in store!

2. Dolphin delight at Dolphin Island!

If your kids love dolphins, the perfect place to head this June is Dolphin Island at Resorts World Sentosa! You can choose from six exciting and educational dolphin interaction programmes which you can read about in detail here.

Your whole family can also have a go at naming Dolphin Island’s newest resident – an adorable female dolphin calf – from now until the 30th of June. If the name you nominate is chosen, you stand to win a Dolphin VIP programme for two worth $576!

Where: Dolphin Island, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 09826

Phone: +65 6577 9988

Email: [email protected]

3. A playground of fun at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This June school holiday, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay transforms into a playground of fun with quirky performances at unexpected places all around the centre at the 12th edition of Flipside. This year’s line-up includes three ticketed and 50 free performances and roving acts.

Here are some of the highlights of the festival your whole family is bound to enjoy:

Non ticketed performances

- Babymime: Cartoon-like, fun and easy to understand performances by artistes from Thailand that are guaranteed fun and laughter for the young and old!

- Human Body Parts by Snuff Puppets (Australia): giant puppets in the form of a Hand, Mouth, Ear and Eye will roam around Esplanade’s waterfront and interact with audiences.

- The first-ever Southeast Asian edition of the International Society of Caricature Artists’ Live Caricature Drawing session where you’ll get to see live demonstrations featuring many great caricature artists from Singapore and all over the world.

Ticketed performances

- Primitive (Japan) which is like a video game coming to life, features spellbinding visual performances that combine animation with light, projection mapping, music and dance.

- TICKET (Spain) – a physical comedy production featuring Clownic – a trio of mime comedians who will take you on a madcap series of comic sketches inspired by famous scenes of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and more.

More information about this fun event can be found at www.esplanade.com/flipside

When: 29 May to 7 June 2015

Where: The Esplanade Co Ltd, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

Phone: 6828 8377

Photo Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

4. G’day Mate! Say hello to the koalas at Singapore Zoo

Meet some ridiculously cute and cuddly guests from Down Under at the Singapore Zoo. Chan, Pelita, Paddle, and Idalia are the names of four koalas who will make the Singapore Zoo their home for six months. They are on loan from Australia to mark Singapore’s 50th anniversary and 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

To mark the arrival of these special furry guests, loads of kiddie activities are in line as Koala Mania takes over June, such as koala- and Australia-inspired arts-and-crafts activities as well as didgeridoo performances.

For more information, please visit the Koala Mania website.

When: 30 May–28 June 2015

Where: Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Phone: 6269 3411

Get your tickets here!

5. Flowery Fun Times at the Flower Dome

Take a colorful stroll with your preschooler along the latest display of larger-than-life floral topiary depicting classic nursery rhyme and fairytale characters and scenes at the Flower Dome, at Gardens by the Bay's "Flowery Fun Times".

Greet Mary and her little lamb and Old MacDonald through fields of lupins, foxgloves, and delphiniums. Your little one will get to see local favourites such as " 客人来" too.

"Flowery Fun Times" is the third of six chapters in Gardens by the Bay's 2015 storytelling journey.

When: 22 May - 19 July 2015

Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Website

Book your tickets online here. Local families can get the Family Package at $50 (usual price $64), which will get you entry to both conservatories for two adults and two kids. Offer lasts 30 May - 28 June 2015.

Image credit: Gardens by the Bay

6. Meet Barney and more at City Square Mall

City Square Mall has heaps of fun activities lined up for your kids.

From dancing along to favourite Barney tunes with no other than the big purple dinosaur himself to checking out a retro carnival for the whole family, City Square Mall is the place to be this June.

Barney’s Jukebox Party ‘Live’ On Stage

When: Date: 6 – 21 June 2015 (daily except Mon)

Where: Level 1 Atrium, City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, 208539

Time: 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Tue – Fri); 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. (Sat and Sun)

Good Ole Fun In The Park

When: 29 May – 28 June 2015

Where: Level 1 City Green Park, 180 Kitchener Rd, 208539

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri); 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Sat, Sun, and public holidays)

7. Fun for little thespians

If your kids love all things theatre-related, why not sign them up for a workshop at ACT 3 Drama Academy? They have a range of super fun workshopsfor kids of all ages, but here are two that really caught our eye:

It’s Bedtime, Little Dino!

Based on How do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen, this five-day workshop filled with humour, rhyming prose, and 11 quirky child dinosaur characters, focuses on facial and vocal expression as well as role playing.

When: 2–6 June, 8–12 June, 15–19 June, 22–26 June, 20–24 July, and 27–31 July 2015

Suitable for: Ages 3–4

Cost: $300 per child

To book a spot for your child, click here.

Lost

This awesome workshop based on Lord of the Flies by William Golding is perfect for older kids.

When: 2–6 June (9:30 a.m.–12.30 p.m.), 8–12 June (2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.), 15–19 June (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), 22–26 June (2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.), 20–24 July (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

Suitable for: Ages 8–10

Cost: $380 per child

To book a spot for your child, click here.

Where: 126 Cairnhill Arts Academy, Singapore 229707

Phone: 6735 9986

8. It’s River Games time at River Safari Singapore!

Coinciding with the Southeast Asia (SEA) Games this June, and of course the school holidays, are the first ever River Safari Games!

Visitors get to participate in live game shows, challenges, and some awesome animal encounters. Game show winners will have an experience of a lifetime with either binturong babies or two very special furry beavers—Justin and Selena—in a behind-the-scenes playtime session accompanied by a park guide.

Mums and dads will be happy to learn that to coincide with SG50 celebrations, you get 50% off River Safari admission with every Singapore Zoo ticket purchased.

When: 6–28 June 2015, every weekend.

Time: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Where: River Safari Singapore, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Book your tickets here!

Image credit: Pinterest.

9. SEA Games 2015 for young sports enthusiasts

Got a young sports fan or budding athlete at home? The 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games return to Singapore after 22 years with perfect timing for the school holidays!

Eleven member countries will take part in the games this year, which feature 36 sports and 402 events. Some of the sports that might interest your kids are aquatics, dragon boat racing, wushi, tennis, archery, and athleticss.

The opening ceremony at the new National Stadium on the 5th of June is already a spectacle in itself, with over 5,000 spectacular performers, aerial performances, a high definition floor projection screen, and the very special Games Cauldron.

When: 5–16 June 2015

Hurry and get your tickets now by clicking this link… they are selling out fast!

Call this number for more information: +65 3158 8080

10. Get reading!

Head to the Central Public Library to bond with your kids over three awesome new books launched recently by the Singapore Memory Project.

The books are Nini Eat First, Talk Later by Fanny Lai, Playtime with Ye Ye by Pauline Loh, and Designing Cultures: The Lasting Visual Memories by Jesvin Loh (for older kids).

All three books give kids a great opportunity to learn about the history of Singapore from different perspectives in a fun and engaging manner.

You can also head to your nearest local library and have your child join one of the regular storytelling sessions. Click this link to find out more.

Address: Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064

Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Phone: 63323255

11. Play some groovy ukulele tunes!

Ukulele Movement has two awesome ukulele workshops this June:

Ukulele Starter Workshop

Conducted in a fun, relaxed, and interactive format, the workshop encourages young participants to explore and discover the ukulele while learning music. It covers basic chords, rhythm, and strumming, providing a foundation for young ones to develop future ukulele skills.

Cost: $16.05 (with gst) per child

Workshop schedule:

3 June (Wed) 1:00 p.m., 5 June Fri) 12:00 p.m., 9 June 2015 (Tue) 4pm; 11 June 2015 (Thur) 1pm; 17 June 2015 (Wed) 2pm; 18 June 2015 (Thur) 4pm; 24 June 2015 (Wed) 4pm; 25 June 2015 (Thur) 4pm

Parent & Child Ukulele Workshop

This workshop provides parents with a great opportunity to bond with their little ones and learn how to play the ukulele in the process! This workshop covers basic chords, basic strumming and plucking. You and your little one will also learn to play songs as a simple duet.

Cost: $30 (with gst) per pair

Workshop schedule:

2 June (Tue) 12:00 p.m., 4 June (Thur) 12:00 p.m., 10 June (Wed) 12:00 p.m., 12 June (Fri) 12:00 p.m., 16 June (Tue) 11:00 a.m., 19 June (Fri) 1:00 p.m., 24 June (Wed) 12:00 pm, 25 June (Thur) 12:00 pm

Address: Ukulele Movement, 178 Race Course Road, Singapore 218608

Phone: 6299 0580

12. Spend a day at the Asian Civilisations Museum

The Asian Civilisations Museum has an awesome event called Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Animal Race, which will take you and your little ones on an exciting adventure through the museum to uncover secrets about animals in art.

This specially curated exhibit for children and the young at heart features interactive ensembles inspired by objects in the collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum that draw on artists’ visions of animals in art across many cultures. You can also look out for storytellers as they spin Asian tales in the galleries.

The best part? This event is absolutely FREE!

Suitable for: Ages 4–9

When: 30 May–26 July 2015

Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

Phone: 6332 7798

13. Calling all young inventors!

If your kids are crazy about science and technology, then we have the perfect holiday camp!

WondersWork will be hosting a series of school holiday workshops and camps based on the themes of space, Lego, and Minecraft. Perfect for kids ages 6–12. Get more details about each camp by clicking this link.

When: Through the month of June to early July

Type of event and duration: Two to three day camps from 10:00 a.m.–2.30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; two-hour project-based workshops.

Cost: $338–$468 for two to three days of 4.5-hour camps; $180 for two 2-hour workshops

Where: WondersWork, 177 River Valley Road, Liang Court #02-23, Singapore 179030

Phone: 6333 4088

Image credit: YouTube screen grab.

14. Head to Pasir Ris Park for a picnic

Grab your picnic mat and picnic grub and head to Pasir Ris Park, one of Singapore’s most kid-friendly parks.

Aside from fun activities like pony rides, water sports, cycling, inline skating, and barbecue rental, you can teach your kids some botany by wandering through the park’s carefully preserved six-hectare mangrove forest.

It also boasts one of Singapore’s largest playgrounds and, of course, entrance is free. Need we say more?

For directions, please click here.

You can also check out Singapore’s other amazing parks by visiting the National Parks website.

15. Check out real dinosaur skeletons!

The recently opened Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum should be a treat for your aspiring paleontologist

With awesome dinosaur skeletons and exhibits on plants, reptiles, birds, mammals, and more, this museum is bound to be a memorable and educational experience for the whole family.

Three specially designed gardens surrounding the museum showcase a range of native plants, adding to your kids’ learning experience.

Where: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377

Cost: Adult - $16, Child - $9 (Singapore residents); Adult - $21, Child - $13 (Standard rate)

Opening hours: Tue–Sun, 10:00 am.m.–7:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

Please book your tickets by following this link.

16. A range of fun activities with SAFRA

SAFRA has a heap of exciting activities awaiting families for all of June—art and talent competitions, camps, workshops, carnivals, and sports activities, to name a few—with awesome prizes up for grabs.

Get details and schedules on each event by following this link.

17. Sports camps for sporty youngsters

In keeping with the spirit of the SEA Games, why not enrol your youngster in one or more of the many cool sports camps organised by ActiveSG this coming holiday?

From football and badminton to wushu and archery—they have it all for kids of all ages!

Click this link to check out ActiveSG’s range of sports camps and book a place for your child now.

18. Gundam docks at Singapore: Robots all the way!

Leading Japanese toymaker and arcade, mobile and home video game publishers Bandai Namco Asia will be hitting the streets of Singapore with an awesome exhibit—Gundam Docks at Singapore.

It celebrates both the 35th anniversary of the GUNDAM model kit and Singapore’s 50th anniversary. The massive showcase will include over 200 models from the Gundam series – the first anime based on space wars and machines that sparked the genre of robotic anime.

Your kids will get to see two-tonne, six-metre tall robots in three locations throughout Singapore, and enjoy daily light and sound shows each night. This event is FREE!

Where: Takashimaya Square, B2 and Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.

When: 4–28 June 2015

19. Roadtrip with the Minions

Meet Stuart, Kevin, and Bob—the adorably funny little yellow guys who star in the movie Minions! Your little ones will love following their roadtrip adventure, where they’ll end up working for the world’s first female super-villain.

We’re not going to reveal any more spoilers, so jot down the date of the movie premiere! It will hit 3D cinemas on the 18th of June and will show at Golden Village cinemas around Singapore.

20. The Nickelodeon Slime Cup

Your little ones will get to meet all their favourite characters— SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora, Diego, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—at the Nickelodeon Slime Cup this June school holiday.

There'll also be loads of fun family activities, including a slime throne, soccer showdown, and a megabounce trampoline.

Tip: with all the slimy action that’s bound to happen, bring along a change of clothes for your little one.

Oh, and did we tell you that this event is absolutely FREE?

When: 6 and 7 June 2015

Where: Downtown East Mall, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599

Time: 11:00 a.m–7:00 p.m.

Phone: 6589 1688

21. Fun at Imbiah Lookout

Hurry along to Sentosa’s ever popular storytelling event: "Sentosa Storytelling Comes Alive".

This year, the event gets even bigger and better, with loads of reading, listening, and role-playing activities for the kids, as well as larger-than-life set characters who will spring to life. There will also be dance, musical, and puppetry performances to keep everyone entertained.

Fans of Playmobil can also play with the life-sized western themed Playmobil playsets that have yet to be launched in Asia! Many of the activities are free!

When: 1–30 June 2015 (daily except Mondays)

Time: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Where: Imbiah Lookout, 51 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099702

Phone: 6736 8672

Written by

Nalika Unantenne

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