Kids Activities for June School Holidays 2013

(Daddy compiles)

Well well well, what do you know... we are into 5 months of 2013 and the mid-year school holidays are upon us once again. Apparently it couldn't come any faster for Ash and Ayd though, who are literally counting down the days before they get to wake up late for 4 whole weeks.

Okay me too actually.

But with holidays comes brain-racking moments of agony too because let's face it - it ain't exactly easy trying to keep our kids occupied during the school holidays too. And so, here is my June School Holidays 2013 list of activities for the most precious buggers in our lives - our Kids. Hope that you will find it useful!

P.S. I will update the list as more information trickle in along the way. Do bookmark this post! :)

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Time for a PLAYful Holiday!

1 - 30 June 2013
Sentosa

Fun at Imbiah Lookout (Read about our experience HERE)
This year, Storytelling Comes Alive! takes on a broader form, bringing you a kaleidoscope of presentation styles. Besides engaging kids with the popular Playmobil through three new interesting stories and other Playmobil activities, expect to be awed by the different types of performances ranging from dance musical to puppetry to cultural face changing performances installed for them. Fans of Playmobil can also play with the life-sized western themed Playmobil playsets that have yet to be launched in Asia!
Date: 1st to 30th June 2013 (daily except Mondays)
Venue: Imbiah Lookout, Sentosa
Time: 11am - 7pm
Website: www.sentosa.com.sg/en/whats-on/events/current-events/

Finding Dr H at Images of Singapore
Children can play little detectives as they help to find Dr H who has disappeared into the past. Along the way, they will get to sneak-a peek into Singapore’s past through time portals and keep proof of their time-travelling journey with augmented reality-enabled photos of themselves during the defining moments of Singapore’s history!
Date: Now to 30 June 2013
Venue: Images of Singapore, Sentosa
Time: 9am – 7 pm daily (last entry 6.30pm)
*Free entry to the Images of Singapore for children under 12 from 18 May to 30 June 2013. Usual admission prices are $10 for adults and $7 for Children (3 to 12 years old) (excludes island admission and parking charges)

Gardens by the Bay 1st Year Anniversary Celebrations

JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 50% DISCOUNT FOR KIDS
Kids are in for a treat at Gardens by the Bay this June school holidays. From 1 to 28 June, enjoy 50% discount on Child Tickets to the cooled conservatories.
Date: Saturday, 1 June – Friday, 28 June
Time: The conservatories open 9am to 9pm (last ticket sale 8pm; last admission 8.30pm)
Location: Cooled conservatories

SNAPPIN' GOOD TIME
Calling all Dads! Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend the June holidays with the kids? Why not pick up a new skill together? Go for a beginners course on photography and preserve the fond memories shared with the whole family. Please bring along your own camera. Suitable for fathers and children aged 6 years and above.
Date: 1 & 2 Jun 2013
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Programme Fee: $15.00 per pax
Location: Education Room and Outdoor Gardens
Registration is required and the closing date for registration is 27 May 2013. For more details and registration, find out more HERE.

GB KIDS' BLAST
This June holidays, children get to go on an adventure around the Gardens in search of answers that unravel a puzzle! Participants can pick up a clue sheet that will lead them to different parts of Bay South Garden to collect vital information that solves a mystery! The first 100 participants to break the code each day will receive a reward for their efforts.
Date: Every Saturday& Sunday between 25 May and 30 June 2013
Time: Free & easy (self-guided)
Locations: Conservatories and Themed Gardens
Programme Charge: Free (Admission charge to cooled conservatories applies)
Details: Clue sheet is available at Ticketing Hub and outside the Education Room at Arrival (while
stocks last).

BLOW WIND BLOW
Blow Wind Blow is a self-guided interactive trail for visitors of all ages. Visitors will learn more  about plants that are pollinated by wind and how their flowers have adapted themselves to increase their chances of reproduction.
Date: 1 - 30 June 2013
Time: Free & easy (self-guided)
Locations: Conservatories and Themed Gardens
Programme Charge: Free (Admission charge to cooled conservatories applies)
Details: Trail map is available with purchase of ticket to the Cooled Conservatories.

“FLIGHT OF FANCY” FLORAL DISPLAY
Go on a "Flight of Fancy" with this brand-new thematic floral display in the cooled conservatories, where hot-air balloons hover over a meadow in the Flower Dome while Moth Orchids spread their "wings" in the Cloud Forest. Discover how seeds disperse in the wind and how plants pollinate with the help of winged creatures like bats, through fun facts and displays. Admission charge to the conservatories applies.
Date: Monday, 3 June – Sunday, 21 July
Time: 9am – 9pm
Location: Cooled conservatories

GARDEN PICNIC
Pack your mats and join in entertained by various fringe activities and stage performances. Food, entertainment and good company under the setting sun!
Date: Saturday, 29 June
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: The Meadow
Programme Charge: Free

MYSTICAL SUPERTREES
Be wow-ed as you witness the Supertree Grove transform right before your eyes! “Video mapping” is an exciting new projection technique that can turn almost any surface into a dynamic video display. Along with music, this is sure to captivate your senses.
Date: 30 Jun – 7 Jul
Time: 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm
Location: Supertree Grove
Programme Charge: Free

East Coast Park Events

1 June 2013; 3 - 7pm

Area E (next to East Coast Lagoon Food Village), East Coast Park

Free

The much raved-about Playsets of Yesteryears is arriving at East Coast Park and bringing with it a host of fun activities. Build a floral sandcastle or play beach volleyball and traditional games like hopscotch, zero-point and lereng(played with a bicycle rim). It'll be hard not to reminisce!

Jurong Bird Park

1 - 23 June 2013

Bird Park Admission Rates apply

Enjoy 1-for-1 offer on admission tickets this June School Holidays! Simply flash the coupon below at the ticketing counters.

DORA & DIEGO Meet & Greet (June Weekends only; 12.30pm; Pools Ampthitheatre)
Join Dora and Diego as they take on Jurong Bird Park as their new destination for learning and discovery. There will be a chance for photo opportunities with Dora and Diego too!

Explorer of the 5 Continents (June Weekends only; 8.30am - 6pm; Various locations)
Let your child become an ‘Explorer of the 5 Continents’, and nurture their adventurous spirit! Every child will be handed a customised Jurong Bird Park kid’s explorer kit which contains a ‘passport’. With it, children can navigate around the park to collect stamps in their very own Jurong Bird Park explorer passport. Be sure to check in at the exhibits showcasing birds from Australia, South America, Antarctica, Asia and Africa to collect all 5 stamps!

Dr Squawk’s Expedition (June Weekends only; 2.30pm & 4.30pm; Breeding & Research Centre)
Meet Dr Squawk, the popular host of Bird Park Flies to Schools, who teaches children all about birds in an engaging and fun manner. Children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old can sign up for Dr. Squawk’s Expedition in the Bird Park, as she travels to different continents in search of her flightless feathery friends. Pre-registration is required online, or at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the programme.

Feathery Explorations (June Weekends only; 1.45pm; Penguin Coast)
Seize the opportunity to get up close to Jurong Bird Park’s most eggxotic birds at a meet-and-greet session featuring unique-looking birds like Harriet the bar pouched wreathed hornbill and learn interesting facts about them!

Holiday Fun at the Zoo

1 - 30 June 2013

Zoo Admission Rates apply

Zoolympix (1 - 9 June daily; 10 am - 4pm)
Zoolympix is back with a resounding bang in 2013! This time, each participant is transformed into a “Rescue Ranger” and gets to learn first-hand how habitat destruction and poaching are driving many animals to extinction. Leaping into its ninth year, Zoolympix will feature six exhibits in the zoo that will double up as interactive game stations. This series of challenging “rescue missions” will test young rangers’ memory, accuracy and agility. Available at the registration tent at the start of Treetops Trail (in front of the bird photography area) at $3 per Zoolympix passport. Details: http://education.zoo.com.sg/whatshap.html

Frozen Tundra Chill-out (All weekends in June; various timings)
Singapore-born polar bear, Inuka is making a comeback this June and he’s got some new friends with him! Inuka’s new home at Singapore Zoo, called Frozen Tundra, will also showcase wolverines and raccoon dogs. As part of the celebrations for Singapore Zoo’s 40th anniversary, Inuka’s housecooling party will be an extended one for the entire month of June. Exciting activities such as guided walkthroughs, token feeding sessions, glitter art and ice sculpture demonstrations await.

Frozen Tundra token feeding session and guided walkthrough
Learn fascinating facts about this themed exhibit while taking in the icy cool ambience of Frozen Tundra. Find out all you need to know about Inuka, the only polar bear in the world to have been born in the tropics, and see if you can spot the elusive raccoon dogs and gorgeous wolverines as you walk through the complex.
Dates: All weekends in June (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 June)
Time: 10am, 1pm and 4 pm
Venue: Frozen Tundra outdoor viewing gallery, followed by walkthrough in air-conditioned area

Photography session with polar bear mascot
You might only be able to rub noses with Inuka, but this polar bear mascot will allow you to cuddle up for a cozy photograph, as a memento of your visit to Frozen Tundra.
Dates: All weekends in June (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 June)
Time and venue:
At Frozen Tundra: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
At Singapore Zoo entrance: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm

Polar bear ice sculpting demo
Watch a talented ice sculptor at work as he transforms a 140kg block of ice into a polar bear.
Dates: All weekends in June (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 June)
Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Frozen Tundra outdoor viewing gallery

Glitter Tattoo
Get sparkly with a colourful glitter tattoo in celebration of Inuka’s comeback. Although free of
charge, we do welcome donations, which will be channeled to the Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Conservation Fund.
Dates: All weekends in June (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 June)
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: Frozen Tundra viewing gallery

Note: Activities are free, but normal admission rates of SGD22.00 (adult) and SGD14.00 (child 3 to 12 years) apply for entry into Singapore Zoo. More information: www.zoo.com.sg/events-promos/frozen-tundra-campaign-13.html

Chek Jawa Boardwalk Outing

with the Naked Hermit Crabs

1 Jun 2013; 9.30am; Free

Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin

Join the Naked Hermit Crabs on a boardwalk tour at Chek Jawa, where you would be able to see animals such as fiddler crabs, spiders, mudskippers, tree-climbing crabs and monitor lizards. And if you are slightly luckier, you should be able to spot wild boars, hornbills, eagles, herons on the sandflats, and jellyfishes in the sea too. Pre-registration is complusory and you can sign up via HERE.

NTUC Income Kite Festival Singapore 2013

BIG & WONDROUS KITES

1 & 2 Jun 2013; 4pm - 7pm

Tampines Industrial Ave 3; FREE

CHILDREN'S KITE CARNIVALE

29 & 30 Jun 2013

West Coast Park; FREE

heART for Nature Workshop
1 & 8 Jun 2013; 9.30 - 10.30am
Free

An art workshop which helps children to delve deep into their hearts to express nature in various art form. Suitable for children 5-8years old (with parental supervision). Limited spaces are available.  Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. To register, please click here for the online form.

Venues:

1 June 2013 - Hindhede Nature Park (meet at Pulai Hut)

8 June 2013 - Dairy Farm Nature Park (meet at Wallace Education Centre)

Pasir Ris Sports and Recreation Centre 
June 2013 Holiday Programme
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting from 3 June 2013
Various Timings (Refer to Poster below); Free

Fun For All Under the Stars
6 Jun 2013; 5-9pm
Singapore Turf Club; Free

Reawaken your senses to the beautiful sounds of Fun For All Under The Stars! Catch a 'live' entertainment extravaganza featuring an inspiring musical performance while kids can also play on the bouncy castle, take part in the colouring contest, and ride on ponies at the parade ring. For more information, visit www.turfclub.com.sg/EventsandEntertainment/Pages/Fun-For-All-Under-The-Stars.aspx

Gardeners' Day Out

8 Jun 2013; 9am - 6pm

HortPark, Free

*For a list of things to do and activities' timings, kindly click on the image below.

Ecolife by the Riverplains

8 Jun 2013; 9am - 11am

Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park River Plains

Details below

Firestation Family Flea

8 - 9 Jun 2013; 10am - 4pm

Old Bukit Timah Firestation

Explore the lush grounds of the iconic Old Bukit Timah Firestation with your family this 8th & 9th June! Take them for a scrumptious weekend brunch at Spruce, let your kids romp around on the bouncy castle as you shop at the family flea market in an air-conditioned environment sheltered from the sun or even adopt a pet at the SPCA adoption drive.

The Fort Canning Spice Trail

15 Jun 2013; 4 - 5.30pm 

Fort Canning Centre (Meet at Courtyard, opposite NParks Visitor Centre)

Free

This walk takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. It is moderately easy though it does involve walking up slopes and steps. Do come dressed comfortably. Pre-registration required. For registration and enquiries, please email lim_shen_jean@nparks.gov.sg / elaine_pang@nparks.gov.sg or call us at 6636 2393.

The Rock Carnival

15 & 16 Jun 2013; 10am - 6pm

The Rock School @Bedok Community Centre

The Carnival is a 2-day event (1-day passes sold separately) with climbing as the highlight and side events like face painting, balloon sculpting, flea market and more. On top of a specially constructed bouldering wall with routes of varying difficulties, the highwall will be open for parent-child climbs and a mini competition for special guests. Climbers may stay and play for as long as they like, even throughout the whole 8 hours from 10am-6pm! Suitable for kids aged 4 and up. For more details, visit http://therockschool.sg/trcc.

Shell Family Road Safety Carnival

19 - 22 Jun 2013; 8am - 12pm daily

Road Safety Community Park, East Coast Park

This June holidays, bring your little ones to the Shell Family Road Safety Carnival for a fun-filled family outing. Whether you choose to enroll your pre or primary-schooler in the Shell Traffic Games, or participate in the other road safety games or quizzes, this event aims to drive home the serious message of road safety, in a fun and engaging way.

Registration is free and parents need to pre-register online to choose their preferred date and role for their families for the Shell Traffic Games. In addition, those who pre-register will stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes, including the attractive prize of SGD 300 worth of Shell fuel vouchers. For more information and to register online, kindly visit HERE.

NBA 3X Singapore 2013

21 - 23 Jun 2013

21 Jun: 9am - 9pm | 22 Jun: 8am - 9pm | 23 Jun: 8am - 7pm

Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

NBA 3X Singapore is the NBA's premier basketball participation and lifestyle event, including competitive 3x3 basketball, live stage music, DJs, NBA talent appearances (NBA player, dance team and mascot), celebrities and activities for the entire family.  Everyone gets to try out the basketball and non-basketball related activities such as 3-point shooting contests, free dance/basketball clinics, slam dunk contests, DJ scratch sessions, video gaming areas, sponsor interaction zones and skills challenges. For more information, visit www.nba3x.com/sg/.

Under the Banyan Tree: Open Air Cinema

21 & 22 Jun 2013; 8pm

Stamford Green @ Fort Canning Park

Free Admission

Pack your picnic basket and join us on these special nights for outdoor screenings of classic, family-friendly films - Pinocchio (21 June) & The Aristocats (22 June).

Fun walk along the Southern Ridges

22 Jun 2013; 9am - 11am

Mount Faber Park, entrance of Henderson Waves; Free

Take your family on a leisurely stroll through the Southern Ridges, a soothing sanctuary of greenery that is steeped in history and home to some of nature's greatest gifts of flora and fauna. Highlights of the free tour include the Henderson Waves, Sembcorp Forest of Giants, Forest Walk and Singing Forest.

This free walk is conducted by the Sembcorp volunteer guides. Pre-registration is required, closing date 1 week before the programme. Programme will commence only with a minimum of 15 participants. Contact 6471-5601 or NParks_HortPark@nparks.gov.sg.

Heritage on a Hill

22 Jun 2013; 4pm

Fort Canning Park

This approximately 1.5-2 hours FREE programme will highlight the changing faces of Fort Canning through the centuries. Once the seat of Malay royalty in the 14th century, it was home to colonial governors and turned into a fort in the 19th century. In modern times, it was used as a military base during the Second World War. Today, a display of ancient relics dating back to the 14th century as well as the Fort Gate, remnant of the fortress built in the 1860s, are reminders of Singapore's rich past.

Walk is moderately easy but will involve walking up slopes and steps so do come dressed comfortably. For registration and enquiries, please call 66362393 or email nurul_asyiqin_jaffar@nparks.gov.sg.

Burghley Family Flea

22 & 23 Jun 2013; 10am - 4pm

Burghley Lifestyle Hub

At Burghley Family Flea, parents can shop peacefully while their kids busy themselves with the free candyfloss giveaways, craft workshop, Taekwondo trial lesson and portrait drawing. So, bring your family down and chill out this school holidays with us!

FairPrice Walks With U Walkathon

29 June 2013; 8am

Marina Barrage

NTUC FairPrice's inaugural walking event will see walkathon participants start their scenic 4km walk at the Barrage and make their way towards the Gardens By The Bay (East), right next to the Marina Bay Golf Course, against the backdrop of some of Singapore’s most famous landmarks such as the Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. Participants will also enjoy various entertainment stations along the walking route. Registration fees apply. For more information and to register (closing on 27 May 2013), visit http://walkswithu.activecm.net.

HortPark Butterfly Garden guided tour

29 Jun 2013; 9am - 11am

HortPark Butterfly Garden; Free

Get up close and personal with the flying jewels, and learn their different stages of metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar into butterfly. Observe how pupae emerge into adult butterflies before taking their maiden flight within HortPark's Butterfly Garden. *Please gather at the Butterfly Garden for the tour.

Family Day Out Carnival 2013

29 June 2013; 10am - 7pm; FREE

Waterfront Promenade @ Marina Bay Sands

Get up, and get moving with your family on Family Day Out! Family Day Out encourages families to set aside this day to spend time together. So bring your family down and be prepared for a day of fun with family-filled activities like the “Laser Tag” competition and “Bond in a Minute” game stations. From water activities like the “River Cruise” and “Family Sail Fun” to “Rock Climbing Trials”, the Family Day Out Carnival 2013 has it all! For more information on other related events, visit www.nfc.sg.

Help Conserve Our Forest!

29 Jun 2013; 9 - 11am

Telok Blangah Hill Park (Meet at Multi-Purpose Plaza)

Free

Play a part in conserving our forests by helping to remove invasive species and improve the quality of the habitat around the Sembcorp Forest of Giants! No pre-registration required.

Love MacRitchie Walk with Cicada Tree Eco Place

30 Jun 2013; 8.30am - 11.30am

MacRitchie Reservoir Park; Free

 The MacRitchie Forest Trail at Venus Drive meanders along the banks of a crystal-clear forest stream that is full of freshwater life. Here live dragons and damsels, freshwater crabs and prawns, the Puff-faced Watersnake, Pygmy Halfbeak and Saddle Barb.

The trail here is a dirt path which is relatively level and suitable for children, the elderly and the physically-challenged. Be prepared for some mud. This walk is open to the public but registration is required as spaces are limited. To register, please email Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg giving participants' names, ages and a mobile number.

THE COSY INDOORS

Children's Season 2013

18 May - 30 Jun 2013

Various Museums

Woohoo! Admissions to the National Museums and Heritage Institutions are already FREE for Singapore Citizens and PRs! And this was kick-started in conjunction with NHB’s Children’s Season 2013, which offers a chock-ful of activities for kids. For more information on the various activities, visit www.museums.com.sg/cs13/index.html.

Light vs Dark Exhibition: Stamps and Collectibles
Singapore Philatelic Museum 
Now till 30 Jun ; 1pm - 7pm (Mon) | 9.30am - 7pm (Tues – Sun) 
Be treated to an impressive display of “Star Wars” stamps from the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s collection and over 2,000 memorabilia and collectibles on loan from private collectors.  Highlights include Singapore Post MyStamp featuring the movie characters, stamps from USA, a breathtaking display of the iconic “Emperor’s Arrival Scene” featuring over 800 figurines, life-size R2-D2 as well as R2-D2 miniature USA postboxes and over 900 unique movie action figures. For more information, visit www.spm.org.sg/exhibition/light_vs_dark.html. BONUS: Meet the Stormtroopers on 2 and 16 June, 2-4pm!

Art Garden 2013 at the Singapore Art Museum - RECOMMENDED!
Singapore Art Museum at 8Q 
17 May - 1 Sep; 10am – 7pm (Mon – Sun) | 10am – 9pm (Fri)
Read about our Experience HERE!
Wander through fairy tales, get lost in dreams and stretch your imagination, as the Singapore Art Museum’s (SAM) Art Garden comes back for the fourth year running! This ever-popular exhibition for the young, and the young at heart, features exciting new commissions, mesmerising artworks, short films as well as animations by local and international artists. Explore the exhilarating world of contemporary art through these installations, and take part in the delightful activities specially designed by SAM and the artists. For more information, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/exhibitions/.

Discover Maritime Singapore
Singapore Maritime Gallery 
18 May - 30 Jun; 9am – 5.30pm (Tues to Sun) 
Free guided tours are available on weekends at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Learn how Singapore transformed from a small fishing village into one of the world’s leading maritime centres.  Understand the intricacies and vibrancy of the world’s busiest port. Come and experience an interactive maritime journey with the Singapore Maritime Gallery. For more information, visit www.maritimegallery.sg.

Children’s Season Open House at RBC 
Reflections at Bukit Chandu 
18 May, 22 and 23 June ; 9am – 5pm 
Visit Reflections at Bukit Chandu and relive the Battle of Pasir Panjang, where 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay Regiment heroically defended the last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese army during World War II.

Children’s Season 2013 @ Army Museum of Singapore
Army Museum of Singapore 
18 May - 30 Jun; 10am – 6pm (Tues to Sun) 
Embark on a journey with our boys in green as they undergo the various military training at ARMS. Join the parade dressed in uniform, engage in battlefield fighting and pick up all the army lingo you need to survive the training. Don’t just “eye-power”, wake up your idea and report to ARMS now! For more details on activity timings, visit www.armymuseum.sg.

Island Adventures 2013 - RECOMMENDED!
National Museum of Singapore; Concourse and Craft Zone, Level 1
18 May - 21 July; 10am – 8pm
Island Adventures is back with an exciting line-up of child-centric programming which includes fun interactive displays and special activities that will delight young visitors and their families! A showcase that celebrates Singapore’s historical narratives, Children’s Season – Island Adventures 2013 explores our multi-racial and multi-cultural society through the themes of Food, Film & Wayang, Fashion, and Photography.  Children can be an old-time hawker and invent a unique ‘Singapore dish’, watch wayang peep shows, be a tailor of different cultural costumes, and learn how photo studios of a bygone era produced coloured prints in the 1950s and 60s.

Each child gets a complimentary activity book, and parents can purchase an optional Craft Kit* for additional hands-on activities.  There will also be roving acts and story-telling sessions at selected timings throughout the season, with outdoor film screenings of Walt Disney classics The Aristocats and Pinocchio, in June. *Optional Craft Kits are available at $5 which includes programmes, Island Adventures – Roving Acts and Island Tales.

Roving Acts
Concourse and Craft Zone, Level 1
Every Fri | 10am & 11:30am | 30 minutes
Every Sat & Sun | 11:30am & 2:30pm | 30 minutes
Join us on our island adventure and meet mysterious characters from the past! Young visitors will get to meet interesting people who are skilled in different trades, and find out what they do for a living.  Created to be interactive and educational, our popular roving acts will delight visitors of all ages.

Island Tales
Concourse and Craft Zone, Level 1
Every Mon & Wed | 10am & 11:30am | 30 minutes
Every Sat & Sun | 10:30am & 1:30pm | 30 minutes
Let our storytellers inspire the young ones with intriguing and colourful tales from the past! With engaging dramatisation and interaction, these sessions are a wonderful introduction to Singapore’s history.

Children’s Infocomm Workshop @ iExperience
Infocomm Experience Centre, 90 Bras Basah Road #B1-10/18 Esplanade Xchange
27 May - 16 Jun; 10am - 4pm
Specially designed for children from 4–12 years old, the Children’s Infocomm Workshop is for children to learn about next generation infocomm technologies through play. Children will get hands-on experience with various infocomm tools such as interactive board, multi-touch interactive table, video-conferencing, fun shopping with mobile and creation of 3D videos. For more details on activity timings, visit www.ida.gov.sg/About-Us/Events/2013/Childrens-Season-2013-at-iExperience.aspx.

ter-ba-BOM!: Children’s Season @ MHC
Malay Heritage Centre
31 May – 29 Jun
Get ready for a month of thrilling adventures and creative fun at the Malay Heritage Centre during the June school holidays! Returning for the third year, ter-ba-BOM! takes you on a Heritage Hunt around Kampung Gelam and offers interactive storytelling sessions and craft activities for the family!

Heritage Hunt
Fridays & Saturdays, from 31 May to 29 June 2013 | 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm
Malay Heritage Centre & Kampong Gelam district
The residents of Kampong Gelam have been afflicted by mysterious ailments! Armed with a map and a trusty guide, participants will embark on a quest around Kampong Gelam to find traditional cures for different ailments afflicting the human body. Suitable for children between the ages of 7 to 13 years old. Limited to 30 participants per session.

Makmal Rekaan (Creative Lab)
Saturdays, from 1 June to 29 June 2013 | 12pm to 1.30pm & 3pm to 4.30pm
Gallery 1, Malay Heritage Centre
Play a heroic character from Malay folklore in Makmal Rekaan (Creative Lab), our interactive workshop that combines storytelling, acting and handicraft activities to create props and costumes! Suitable for children from age 6 years old and below, with accompanying adults. Limited to 30 participants per session.

*IMPORTANT: Registration is required for both programmes. For registration and enquiries, please call 6391 0450 (Tue – Sun: 10am to 6pm) or email NHB_MHC_Programmes@nhb.gov.sg.

The Young Collector – Children’s Season at ACM 
Asian Civilisations Museum 
8 & 9 Jun; Activities from 1pm - 5pm
Explore the special exhibition Devotion and Desire and catch exciting dramas in the galleries. Enjoy enchanting cross-cultural performances and create one-of-a-kind crafts for your own art collection. Please visit www.acm.org.sg for more details

History through Drama
Memories at Old Ford Factory 
15 & 22 Jun
Calling all budding drama kings and queens! Put on your thinking caps and get your creative juices flowing! Memories at Old Ford Factory is excited to present to you a fun and stimulating way of learning about Singapore’s history. Get your young talents to join in the skit and learn how to design their own drama performance – kids will take part in designing the props! Through the activities, children will understand the hardships of war and better appreciate the peace and harmony enjoyed today.

Art Attack! – Children’s Season at TPM
Peranakan Museum
22 & 23 Jun; Activities from 1pm - 5pm
Be one of the first to view and take part in the new contemporary art installation, Luminous Depth.Watch the premiere Rempah Sayang, a film presented by Big Eyes, Big Minds as part of this year’s Singapore International Children's Film Festival. Enjoy storytelling sessions, demonstrations of Peranakan pastimes, and hands-on activities.

Chinese Painting Workshop for Parents and Kids
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Little Paradise 
23 June; 10am - 12pm; Free
Appreciate Chinese art and culture as you learn how to paint in this workshop. Parents and kids are welcome to sign up as a pair for this activity. To register, please call 62567377 or email NHB_WQY@nhb.gov.sg.

Megabugs Return!

20 Apr - 18 Aug 2013; 10am - 6pm

Science Centre Singapore @The Annexe

“Megabugs Return!” will give visitors the experience of having been shrunk into a size smaller than a bee.  With the animatronics and static exhibits built in mega proportions, kids and adults will get to navigate through a maze of towering grass blades, rocks and flowers and bump into various knick-knacks found in the backyards. Along the way, they will come face-to-face with a 3m-long praying mantis, walk under the wings of a butterfly and get fascinated by super-sized beetles, scorpions and other creepy crawlies. Admission prices: Adult $20 & Child $15. Inclusive of Science Centre Admission

Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

27 Apr - 4 Nov 2013; 10am - 10pm

ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands

For the first time in Southeast Asia, secrets of the mysterious Egyptian burial practices and mummification process will be revealed. Immerse yourself in a 3D film experience that captures the 'virtual unwrapping' of the 3,000-year old mummy of Egyptian temple priest Nesperennub. Be amazed with over 100 artefacts, including six exceptionally preserved mummies from the famed Egyptian collection of the British Museum.

Admission: Adult S$14.00 | Senior Citizen (65 yrs & above) S$13.00 | Child (2-12 years) S$8.00

Anime Festival

27 May - 2 Jun 2013; 11am - 8pm

Funan DigitaLife Mall, Main Atrium L1

From Cosplay, Anime Movie Screenings to Vanguard tournaments, it will be all things Japanese Pop Culture! For more details on individual event timings, visit www.animefestival.asia/fam.

Treasure Hunt Playground

31 May - 16 June 2013

Parkway Parade, Basement Atrium

Gems of Indochina

10-Course Obstacle Track

1 - 30 Jun 2013; 12pm - 10pm

Changi Airport T3; Level 2

Simply spend a minimum of S$40 (S$30 for Changi Rewards members) at any Changi Airport outlet to redeem one (1) activity pass. Participants of the 10-course obstacle track activity must be of age six (6) years and above and height 1 metre and above.

Fun Time @ The Star Plaza

8, 9, 15 & 16 Jun 2013; 1pm, 3pm & 5pm

Star Vista, The Star Plaza

Adventure Crafts at United Square

6 - 20 June 2013; 5pm

United Square, B1 Atrium

$5 per craft session

*Register your interest at the Level 1 Customer Service Counter. 

Leave Your Mark

8 - 26 Jun 2013

Mon - Fri 11am - 7pm | Sat 12pm - 6pm

Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Filmmaking, 2nd Floor @ 56A Arab Street

Free Admission

What if children were in charge of the way Singapore looked for one day? Will zombies and aliens lurk the city streets? Will zebras be living in the clouds? Will sea monsters appear in Marina Bay? Created for children aged between 6 and 12, this exhibition presents a combination of photography, illustration and stories which children can be a part of.

On the walls is Singapore captured in quirky black and white photography accompanied by kooky illustrations and stories to inspire the imagination. Children are invited to look at this world and build on what they see through art. A bucketful of tools including crayons, stickers and stencils will be provided for kids to doodle, colour and write on the walls. There are no rules. Just bring along your imagination and get ready to Leave Your Mark! More information: www.facebook.com/LeaveYourMark.Exhibition

The Kidz Academy 2013

14 - 16 Jun 2013; 11am - 9pm

Singapore Expo Hall 6A

Free Admission

Nurturing an all-rounded child is every parent’s dream. The Kidz Academy is back this year to help you find and provide the best educational and enrichment courses for your child over one power-packed 3-day event. With an expected 95 renowned exhibitors, parents are almost guaranteed to find the perfect course for your child! With these great zones – KidzCare, KidzSport, KidzEducation and KidzClub; The Kidz Academy looks set to be both a resoundingly productive yet entertaining weekend for the entire family! for more information, visit www.thekidzacademy.com.sg/2013/index.shtml.

The Singapore Mint Great Singapore Sale 2013

14 - 16 Jun 2013; 11am - 9pm

Orchard Central Shopping Mall

Coin-making Workshops
Keep your kids entertained and intrigued with the processes behind the making of our notes and coins during this school holidays! The workshops are suitable for kids ages four and above. There are limited seats available so sign your kids up at a special price of $10 per child during the Great Singapore Sale 2013.

Personalized Note-making
Personalize your very own money note at The Singapore Mint Great Singapore Sale 2013 and see how an image of you and/or your loved ones can be printed onto the note. With the upcoming Fathers’ Day celebration, the personalized note would be the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for your dad! The unique, personalized note can be produced at only $2 each this weekend at Orchard Central only!

LEGO Build your story

20 - 30 June 2013; Various Timings

Raffles City, Level 3 Atrium

The world’s No. 1 construction toy invites you to join the competition and build your world with LEGO bricks. The winner gets a VIP trip to LEGOLAND Malaysia. Pre-registration is required and closing date for registration is 9 June 2013. For more information and to register, visit www.legosingapore.com/byw/.

Movies Galore!

Sammy 2 - Now Showing
Epic - 30 May 2013

Hi-5 Some Kind of Wonderful - 2 June 2013 ~GV Exclusive

Escape From Planet Earth - 6 June 2013

Tad The Lost Explorer - 13 June 2013

Man of Steel (Superman) - 13 June 2013

Monsters University - 20 June 2013

CARTOON CHARACTERS MEET & GREET

Angry Birds Meet & Greet

31 May - 9 Jun 2013

Tue - Fri: 2pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

Marina Square

Barbie See What Happens

31 May - 16 Jun 2013

Vivocity, Central Court A & B

Barbie Makeover and Photoshoot
Shoppers can redeem a free makeover session for their girls to dress up in Barbie costumes, and bring home a complimentary 4R photo for keepsake with either a minimum spend of $50* on Barbie products, or a minimum spend of $100* (including a minimum of $20 purchase on Barbie products) at any outlet in VivoCity.
Date: 31 May – 16 June 2013
Time: 11am – 9pm, Fri – Sun

Barbie DIY Corner
Children will also enjoy hours of hands-on fun with our Barbie-themed DIY activities at the Barbie DIY corner, available with just a minimum spending of $30 on Barbie products in a single receipt.
31 May – 16 June 2013: Mix & Match Barbie Dolls (no minimum purchase required)
31 May – 8 June 2013: Bag-painting, T-shirt painting
9 – 16 June 2013: Sand Art, Shrink Art
Time: 11am – 9pm, Fri – Sun

Barbie Meet & Greet
8 June 2013: 2pm & 6pm & 15 June 2013: 2pm & 6pm
Venue: Central Court A, Level 1 (30mins per session)

As for the boys, they will get to have fun on a five-metre long ‘Hot Wheels’ race track at Central Court B, VivoCity Level 1. Three chances to race on the track will be given for every purchase of two ‘Hot Wheels’ basic cars, where timings will be recorded and the top three fastest racers receive a ‘Hot Wheels’ hamper!

'Be a Princess' Makeover Event

1, 2, 8 & 9 Jun 2013 - OG Orchard Point & OG People's Park

8, 9, 22 & 23 Jun 2013 - OG Albert

1pm - 7pm

*Purchase $60 worth of Disney Princess products to participate in the Princess Makeover.

Nim Galuu Meet & Greet 

(from EPIC animated movie)

1, 2, 22 & 23 Jun 2013; 12pm & 6pm

Chinatown Point, L1 Atrium

Treasure Island 'Live' Shows and Meet & Greet

6 - 20 Jun 2013 (No shows on 13 & 18 Jun)

Mon - Fri: 2pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm

United Square, B1

Let's Celebrate with Barney & Friends

7 - 16 June 2013 (except 10 Jun)

Tue - Fri: 4pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

City Square Mall, L1 Atrium

Redeem a Meet & Greet pass 45 mins prior to a show with $50 spent. 50 passes available for each show.

Garfield & Friends Musical

7 - 16 Jun 2013 (except Mon)

Tue-Fri: 1pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

West Coast Plaza

The Trash Pack

7 - 23 June 2013; 2pm - 8pm

Downtown East

Forever Friends Meet & Greet

7 - 9 & 14 - 16 Jun 2013

1pm, 4pm & 7pm

Sembawang Shopping Centre, L1 Atrium

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet

Toys 'R' Us Stores

Details below

Doctor Dolittle's Animal Adventure

8 - 16 Jun 2013 (except Tues)

Mon - Thurs 12.30pm & 5pm | Fri - Sun 12.30pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Forum The Shopping Mall, B1 Atrium

Ronald McDonald Fairy Tale Story-telling

McDonald's Restaurants; Details below

9 Jun 2013; 11am - Sengkang Sport Complex
9 Jun 2013; 1.30pm - Ang Mo Kio
16 Jun 2013; 11am - Kallang
23 Jun 2013; 11am - United Square
23 Jun 2013; 1.30pm - HarbourFront Centre (Meet & Greet only)
30 Jun 2013; 11am - West Coast Park
30 Jun 2013; 1.30pm - King Albert Park (Meet & Greet only)

Toys Universe 2013

12 - 30 Jun 2013; 10am - 9pm

Takashimaya Square, B2

Welcome to a wonderful world where kids rule and toys abound. Pick up the latest hot items and must-have collectibles. Meet Ben 10, Monster High & Mr Men & Little Miss Characters! Bring your own camera for this memorable moment!

Meet & Greet at Kidz Academy 2013

14 - 16 Jun 2013

Singapore Expo Hall 6A

Free Admission

Finn & Jake from Adventure Time
14 Jun 2013, Fri: 3pm, 5.30pm and 7pm
15 Jun 2013, Sat: 4.30pm, 6.30pm and 8pm
16 Jun 2013, Sun: 12pm, 6pm

Bob the Builder & Wendy
14 Jun 2013, Fri: 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 5pm

Despicable Me 2 Characters
15 Jun 2013, Sat: 12pm

Justice League Meet & Greet

17 - 23 Jun 2013; 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

112 Katong

Precious Moments Meet & Greet

22 & 23 June 2013; 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

Tampines 1, L1 Atrium

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf (喜羊羊與灰太狼) 

Meet & Greet

22 & 23 Jun 2013; 3pm

Chinatown Point, L1 Atrium

LEGO Legends of Chima Speedorz Tournament

30 June 2013

City Square Mall, L1 Atrium

LEGO Legends of Chima fans can pit their skills against challenging obstacles with their prized Speedorz sets to experience the thrill of speed and fight, and be the ultimate Speedorz winner! Participants can walk away with over $700 worth of LEGO products and a limited edition challenge trophy made of LEGO Bricks. Laval, the prince of the Lion Tribe, will also make a special appearance for the Meet & Greet sessions on Sundays (23 & 30 June) during selected timings.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES & WORKSHOPS

Ronald McDonald's Wonderful Magic Workshop

McDonald's Restaurants; Details below; FREE

Realmadrid Foundation CampusExperience Holiday Training and Learning Camp

10-14 June, or 17-21 June, or 23-28 June 2013

8.20am to 5.45pm daily

Raffles Institution

The CampusExperience is designed for youths aged between 7 and 17 years who are passionate about sports, especially football, and wish to learn, train and have some experience of how Real Madrid players develop as sportsmen. With two training sessions a day, the CampusExperience represents a unique opportunity for youths to experience a more active and healthy lifestyle than any sports fan in Singapore has ever dreamed of. Visit www.frmsingapore.com for more information and to register.

*Quote 'cheekiemonkies' at the point of registration and you pay only S$1,033 (about 5% discount). Rope in another friend and each of you pays S$980 instead. For readers who want to sign 3 or more friends together, kindly email CampusExperience@frmsingapore.com to obtain a further discount!

IN3LABS Robotics Workshop

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Wow Art Learning Studio Holiday Programmes

Expect a unique art experience as Wow Art explores the movie world this June. Travel to different parts of the world as we follow the penguins in ‘Happy Feet’, right back to the Stone Age with ‘The Croods’ and many more! You can also join our popular canvas painting classes and learn about the pioneer artists of the French Impressionist Movement. Unleash your creative juices and make the June holidays a memorable and fulfilling one. Shoot us an email at Info@wow.com.sg or call 6352 2221 to register your interest now! *Get a 10% discount by quoting' cheekiemonkies'!

Children's Bubble Tea Entrepreneurship Workshop

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Au Chocolat Holiday Programmes for kids

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Kids vs. Film Workshop

7 & 8 Jun 2013; 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm

National Museum of Singapore; Free

So you want to be the next big film-maker? Well, you've come to the right place!

Discovery Kids is conducting a series of film-making workshops for kids, and we're calling out to all aspiring documentary film-makers to join us! All great film-makers have to start somewhere, and this workshop will help set you on your path to realise your dreams. You don't need any prior film making experience, nor technical skills in handling a camera to attend this workshop - we have cameramen and facilitators on hand to assist you as your learn how to make your very own documentary. So if you’re between the age of 8 and 12, sign up via the form HERE and unleash the film-maker in you!

ThinkersBox Parent-Child Workshop

8 Jun 2013 10am - 12pm

9 Jun 2013 1pm - 3pm

ThinkersBox

Are you looking for something fun and meaningful to do with your kids this June holiday? Good news, we're holding workshop sessions for you AND your child! Here's what our two hour workshops have in stored: You get to understand the different cognitive profiles and learn fun and useful home-based activities with our SOI-trained programme director. Your child gets to attend a games workshop with fun and specially selected games. They'll also get to take a Complimentary Cognitive Skills Profile assessment. Register here: http://a.pgtb.me/8XkzT3

Let's Explore Science Holiday Workshops

Various Dates & Timings

(Kindly refer to poster below)

SHOWS & PLAYS

Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales

29 May - 2 Jun 2013 

Wed - Fri: 5pm | Sat - Sun: 11am, 2pm & 5pm 

DBS Arts Centre

Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters. Featuring their best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

The Magic Porridge Pot

20 May - 7 Jun 2013

Mon - Fri: 9.30am, 11.30am & 2.30pm | Sat: 10.30am, 2pm & 4pm 

Alliance Francaise Theatre

As part of ACE! Festival Lite, The Magic Porridge Pot tells the tale of a helpful little girl who dreamed of how she could help her poor, hungry fellow villagers. An exciting and energetic show, with puppetry, a strong interactive element and a plot full of surprises. There will be special story-telling sessions at weekends between the shows, so make sure you turn up early to catch this extra treat at no charge! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

The Enormous Turnip

21 May - 8 Jun 2013

Mon - Thur: 9.30am, 11.30am & 2.30pm | Sat: 10.30am, 2pm & 4pm 

Alliance Francaise Theatre

As part of ACE! Festival Lite, this is the story of a tiny mouse – and an enormous turnip. But what will he do with it? And who is strong enough to pull this Enormous Turnip out of the ground? A fast paced, colourful, interactive play, carefully designed for the younger audience, with cute characters, fun and memorable songs, and a clear moral message for everyone.There will be special story-telling sessions at weekends between the shows, so make sure you turn up early to catch this extra treat at no charge! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

Big Eyes, Big Minds - 

Singapore International Children's Film Festival

24 May - 30 Jun 2013; Various Timings

The Arts House; $12.50

This year, Big Eyes, Big Minds presents six collections of over 50 short films for kids, about kids and sometimes, by kids! Schools and families will enjoy interacting with charming characters and stories from around the world. For a detailed synopsis and screening dates & times for each show, kindly click on the respective show below.

Programmes:
Pickles & Dinosaurs - Recommended for 2 to 6 year-olds
My Furry Friends - Recommended for 2 to 6 year-olds
Curious Critters - Recommended for 5 to 10 year-olds
Hungry Creatures - Recommended for 5 to 10 year-olds
Magic Tricks & Politics - Recommended for 7 to 12 year-olds
Love Bites - Recommended for 10 to 18 year-olds
*Includes Q&A with the filmmakers of Rempah Sayang

Bubble Legendary

6 - 9 June 2013; Various Timings

Festive Grand Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa
Our REVIEW HERE

Catch “Bubble Legendary”, the brand new bubble show featuring the world’s first Silver, Gold and 3D lasers! A creation by Fan Yang, the World’s Greatest Bubble Artist holder of 18 Guinness World Records, Bubble Legendary is a blissfully fun, colorful and interactive show suitable for audiences of all ages. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf - Memory Thief 

喜羊羊與灰太狼 - 记忆大盗

28-30 Jun 2013

Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 11am, 3pm & 6.30pm | Sun: 11am

Festive Grand Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa

The popular international Children Mandarin animated series “Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf” (喜羊羊) now comes “live” on stage, perfect for introducing kids to Chinese in a fun way! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.

OTHER KIDS ACTIVITIES

Forest Adventure Mobile Course

NEX Shopping Mall: 31 May - 16 Jun 2013

Tiong Bahru Plaza: 18 - 23 Jun 2013

SAFRA Sprint Kids 2013

Various locations and timings

Sprint Kids 2013 is the biggest ever Kids Sprinting Event in Singapore. This event is open to all kids between the ages of 3 to 9 years. Pre-registration is required to select preferred Sprint Heats venue and timing. 8 sprinters from each competitive race category with the fastest timing will qualify for the Grand Finals on 30 June 2013. For more information and to register, visit www.sprintkids.sg/.

NERF POWERPLAY 2013

17 - 23 Jun 2013

NEX Shopping Mall, Atrium 1
(Click on poster for more details)

Come June 17th to 23rd, expect non-stop, adrenaline-pumping action as Hasbro Singapore announces the return of the long-awaited NERF tournament! To be held at NEX Shopping Mall, Atrium 1. Hasbro Singapore has put together a myriad of Nerf Blasters displays and tryout booths that will give fans a full NERF-themed carnival affair.

NERF enthusiasts interested in taking part in the tournament can sign up via the website www.nerfpowerplay.sg where they can sign up for either of two categories – the Youth Challenge, for participants between the ages of 8 to 17; or the Open Category, for participants aged 18 to 55.

Pets Carnival

22 Jun 2013

Jurong Point, JP2 Open Air Plaza

Calling all pet owners and animal lovers! Come by with your furry friends for an afternoon of fun! Meet highly trained Pest Detection Dogs, attend a Pets Grooming workshop, or simply spend time with your furry companion at the Pets Picnic!

COSMO Youth Parade 2013

29 Jun 2013; 5.45pm

*SCAPE Mall

In conjunction with the launch of Shine Youth Festival, each year, thousands of avid cosplayers, youth leaders, volunteers and students converge in a colorful display of youth vibrancy, to inspire other youth to take a step towards realizing their dreams. For more information, visit mascotparade.org.