From dance and martial arts to cooking and coding, UOL Malls have got a whole line-up of exciting June holidays workshops up its sleeves. Which one will your kid go for first?
We don’t know about you, but our kids really enjoy holiday workshops. They have so much fun, make lots of new friends and, hey, it sure beats staying at home! If you don’t know where to start, be spoiled for choice with UOL Malls’ first ever U-CAMP Holiday Workshops that’s happening over this upcoming school holiday, with workshops for every personality and age group. More conveniently, the holiday workshops are held across all three of its malls: United Square, Velocity@Novena Square, and KINEX. So you get to choose one that’s nearer to you.
Read on to figure out which holiday workshop you think will suit your kid best…
1. For the movers and shakers
Does your child start tapping their toes whenever the radio comes on, or can’t resist grooving to the beat when their favourite song plays? This school holiday, give them the opportunity to create their own music which, of course, starts with learning a new instrument!
U-CAMP Holiday Workshops classes to check out:
- Velocity@Novena Square: Believer Music’s guitar or drums introductory classes held on 17 and 18 June are suitable for everyone aged 10 and above.
- KINEX: For kiddos from age seven onwards, feel the beat with Fine Momentum Academy’s (1-to-1 session) introduction to Drum Groove, Basic Drum Fill-in, Rock & Pop Music classes.
Want to complement their new-found musical skills with some sleek moves? Dance classes are available too, including an introduction to Kpop, hiphop, or tumbling by Distinct Creative Arts. Choose from June and the start of July, for children aged three and above.
2. For the energiser bunnies
If your child has lots of energy to burn, why not channel all that vigour into some martial arts classes and workshops? Besides, it’s never too early to start picking up self defence skills.
U-Kids Holiday Camp classes to check out:
- KINEX: Let your little fighters learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu from the renowned Evolve MMA on 21 June. Children between the ages of five to twelve are more than welcome!
- United Square: Give your kids from age five to 12 a detailed introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by The Gentle Art on 23 and 24 June.
- Velocity@Novena Square: The basic Muay Thai and self-defence workshop by Fight Zone on 14, 15, 28, and 29 June looks to be a real highlight for children between the ages of seven and 19.
We can go on and on about the benefits of outdoor sports. With fresh air, a healthy dose of exercise, and great team-building skills, what’s not to like? We don’t know about you, but we’ll never pass up on the opportunity to let our little ones hone their skills or pick up a new sport.
- KINEX: Let your kiddos shoot some hoops at KOTC Basketball’s basketball clinics held on 21 and 22 June.
- United Square: Seize the chance to let the little ones, aged seven all the way to 18, find their asanas, guided by Reality Yoga on 19 and 20 June. Or, train them with basketball techniques across various skills levels and ages at the KOTC basketball clinics on 12 and 13 June.
- Velocity@Novena Square: Is pickleball more their style? Pitch in on the recent craze with a pickleball workshop for beginners on various dates in June. This workshop is catered for players aged seven to 12. Adults and older kids can also participate in the adults classes for players above 12 years old.
3. For the dreamers
Here’s a heads-up for all the aspiring artists and creative souls in our troop! There are workshops and classes dedicated to letting their creative juices flow.
U-CAMP Holiday Workshops to check out:
- KINEX: Does your mini-me enjoy hands-on activities? Kids seven years and up will have fun painting their own sneakers in a class by MurcyArt Gallery from 30 May to 6 July. Otherwise, level up by encouraging your children five years and up to paint an A4 canvas together with Tree Art on various dates in June and July.
Or, perhaps your little foodie has always dreamed of whipping up a feast in the kitchen? They can do so during Little Cook’s short and sweet cooking class from 30 May to 6 July, where they’ll learn how to cook delicious dishes designed specially for children. We love that this workshop is suitable for young ones aged two and above too!
- United Square: If your kiddos from nine to 10 years old have shown an interest in the written word, give them a taste of journalism with Aspire Hub Education on 11 June, where they can step into the shoes of a young journalist for two hours.
On the other hand, Hua Language Centre’s approach of combining language lessons with craft activities on 16 and 18 June could be a great way to make learning more interactive and enjoyable, especially for younger learners.
4. For the thinkers
We’ve all been there: sometimes our children have an ‘a-ha!’ moment, or they surprise us with their analytical thinking. If your child can always find their way out of a pickle in a jiffy, they might be a strategist in the making – sign them up for a chess or coding session to challenge their thinking skills!
U-CAMP Holiday Workshops to check out:
- United Square: Inspired by Queen’s Gambit, we’ve tried (and failed) to navigate our way through chess. Perhaps, your little ones will fare better? Give them — children aged six to 12 — a good headstart and foundation with Chess At Three’s beginner and advanced classes on 24 and 25 June.
For beginners, coders between the ages of five and 11 can learn the ropes from Futurum Academy during an introduction to coding and robotics from 17 to 19 June.
- KINEX: For the mini tech whizzes between the ages of seven and 12, they’ll absolutely love The Lab’s introduction to game design (specifically the Super Mario Platformer game) on 11, 12, and 13 June.
Bonus: Parent-child workshops
Want to make some great memories this school holiday? Sign up for a workshop that you can enjoy together with your child! Asterspring is hosting a fun skincare fundamentals class at United Square from 26 to 27 June. Kids can get started on caring for their skins, and parents will pick up some invaluable tips to incorporate into your daily routine. Each workshop is suitable for one parent and one child (from 11 years old), and will include a sweet $40 store credits for you to spend after.
Found something that suits your kid? Here’s how to sign up.
All you need to do is be part of UOL Malls’ reward system, U-POPP, to access these fun workshops and classes with your kids. First, you’ll need to have a minimum spend of $60 to redeem up to two workshops of your choice. With these workshop passes, you’ll be able to attend any workshop for just $10/$20 each!
Bonus: U-POPP members can also redeem a limited-edition tumbler with a minimum of $120 spent, or a $10 UOL e-voucher (valid at the respective mall) with a minimum $180 spend.
This post is in partnership with UOL Malls.