School's out soon, so it's time to get busy planning for a fun-tastic week full of workshops, classes and fun camps for your kids!
Come September 4th, school‘s officially out for term break – time to get planning on a week’s worth of entertainment! Whether your child’s a budding scientist, a MasterChef in the making or a boundless ball of energy, our kid-tested, mum-approved guide to cool courses, classes and camps is here to the rescue. From acting workshops to baking lessons and learning how to cha-cha, your child’s September school holiday is set to be action-packed! Want even more ideas? Check out our holiday inspiration planner with seven spectacular activities: one for each day of the holidays.
PERFORMING WORKSHOPS
Act 3 Drama Academy: September Holiday Workshops
Encourage your child’s creativity and flair for theatrics with Act 3 Drama Academy’s September holiday workshops. Comprising of four segments for two to nine year olds, these workshops focus on building and improving the voice. Children aged two to six years old will learn to find their voice and use it spontaneously, while the older kids will learn to speak without being judged.
When: 6-13 September, selected dates
Where: Act 3 Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229707
Costs: $120-$180
Details: www.act3international.com.sg
Kids Performing: September Holiday Workshops
Known for providing stellar dance and performance training, Kids Performing has a fantastic line-up of holiday workshops to cater to your little budding stars. From teaching them how to ace their auditions, to learning to sing, your child’s inner performer will soon be unleashed. If you’d prefer for your kids to have a trial lesson of regular Kids Performing classes, free workshops are also available during the September hols.
When: Tuesday 8 September and 12 September; various timings
Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-478, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
Costs: $30-$120
Details: www.kidsperforming.com
da:ns festival 2015 – Footwork: Grandparents & Kids Cha Cha
Got parents and kids who love to boogie? Sign them all up for a special dance workshop as part of da:ns festival 2015. A great way to bond for Grandparents’ Day, the workshop will involve learning the cha cha – a classic Latin American ballroom dance with small steps and swaying hip movements.
When: 13 September, 12pm
Where: Esplanade Rehearsal Studio, Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
Costs: $24 per pair of tickets
Details: www.sistic.com.sg/events/gdparent0915
ART & EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Despicable Dinoasaur Science Workshop
Embark on a prehistoric journey with your Jurassic Park-obsessed bubbas at this Despicable Dinosaur Science workshop. Encounter your child’s favourite dinosaurs – and the T-Rex – and learn about cavemen and ferocious sea creatures. Make cave drawings and carvings for a souvenir and leave with newfound knowledge about the world of dinosaurs.
When: 11 September, 230pm-530pm
Where: SAFRA Toa Payoh, Multi-Purpose Room, Level 2
Costs: $36-$40
Details: www.safra.sg
Fun with Maths and Plants
Combine learning about botany and maths with this guided tour at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Using leaves, flowers and other plant parts, your children will learn about maths concepts through colours, sizes, shapes and numbers. Suitable for children between k1 to p2.
When: 7 September 2015, 10am-11am
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd, SingaporeTanglin, Central 259569
Costs: Free
Details: www.nparks.gov.sg/events
Our Fabulous Furry Flying Friends
Bats have always had a bad rep but they’re really nothing more than fascinating, flying mammals. This workshop held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens will dispel all myths about bats (particularly of the vampire kind)! Your kids will learn all about their importance in the ecosystem, make bat craft as well as hunt for bat food.
When: 11 September, 9am-1pm
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre, Classroom 1 & 2 (Level 3)
Costs: $50
Details: www.nparks.gov.sg
Rush-me-not Art September Holiday Workshops
Support your child’s knack for art by signing them up for adventurous art activities under Rush-me-not Art. For the tots obsessed with Minions, ‘Minion Dash’ will have them learning about acrylic modelling, blending and detailing, while your aspiring superheroes will learn all about pop art and old print techniques while painting their favourite comic book characters.
When: 7-11 September; various timings
Where: Rush-me-not art studio, Novena and East Coast
Details: www.rushmenotartstudio.com
COOKING CLASSES
Junior Patissier: Kawaii Bread
This September holiday, watch your child transform into a Master Baker with Tott’s workshop: The Junior Patissier: Kawaii Bread where parent and child duos will learn to make adorable bear-patterned bread filled with delish chocolate. The class will begin with an introduction to ingredients, followed by a demonstration of the recipe and the baking session. Afterwards, feel free to share your ideas with the class or pick up more tips and techniques from the chef.
When: 9 September, 4pm-6pm
Where: ToTT @ Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Costs: $98 for 1 child and 1 parent
Details: www.tottstore.com
Creative Culinaire’s holiday classes for junior chefs
Is your child constantly helping you out with baking or cooking at home? Unleash their full potential with Creative Culinaire’s holiday classes. Programs are designed for kids between the ages of six to 12: learn to make edible fondant figures at the cake decoration workshop, or let your kids’ imagination run wild as they experiment with various dim sum designs. Or if your child’s a budding patissier – kids can also learn to make their very own fruit and chocolate tarts!
When: 5-10 September, Various timings
Where: Creative Culinaire, Eng Hoon Mansions, 17 Eng Hoon Street, #01-03, Singapore 169767
Cost: $50
Details: www.creativeculinaire.com.sg
Genius R Us September holiday workshops
Help your child grow his or her talent for baking with the September holiday workshops by Genius R Us. These classes will have your child mastering recipes like nutella cupcakes, egg tarts and even snowskin mooncakes in no time. Workshop fees are inclusive of ingredients, materials, recipes and packaging.
When: 7-11 September, Various timings
Where: Genius R Us, City Square Mall 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539
Cost: $45 for 1 child, $75 for 1 child and 1 adult
Details: http://www.geniusrus.com
CAMPS
YMCA Camps
Are your kids often glued to their iPads or the telly? It’s high time they go on an outdoor adventure! MY camps are designed to help campers grow in body, mind and spirit. The mini MY outdoor camp for children between the ages of four to seven years old involves outdoor cooking, paper airplane contests and an exciting balloon relay race. For your older kids, embark on a whole host of adventurous activities like rock climbing, bouncing on trampoline parks and batting at balls in a baseball batting cage.
When: 7-8 September for the MINI camp and 9-11 September for Juniors
Where: Various locations
Cost: $214-$270
Details: www.mymca.org.sg
Sept-acular Camp!
Make your way to AMK Hub on 7 September for a sept-acular extravaganza! Activities are varied so kids are sure to find something they love – little foodies with a sweet tooth can try their hand at dessert-making, while creative types can get into arts and crafts.
When: 7 September, 10am-6pm
Where: eXplorerkid@AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, AMK Hub, Singapore 569933
Costs: $60-$80
Details: www.explorerkid.com