Gabriel Anthony
Keeping kids occupied during long holidays is a breeze when in Singapore. Fun activities that offer loads of sunshine and energy burning activities in tropical climes will keep kids and parents happy.
Enjoy loads of sunshine and refreshing sea breezes by heading out to popular Palawan Beach. During school holidays, the beach is serviced by professional sand sculptors – available from 11 am to 6 pm. Kids are encouraged and taught how to build rather impressive sand castles and other sculptors. This is an activity that guarantees to bring out the artist in any kid while enjoying loads of fun sun and sand.
If your kids need to burn loads of energy, taking a hike to some of Singapore’s best lookout points is an excellent choice. The hike is a 9km stretch that covers the Southern Ridge comprising of Telok Blangah Hill Park, Mount Faber Park and Kent Ridge Park. If your children are very young or you feel the 9kms is too tedious check out the convenient maps available and plan out a route that’s most suitable for your family. Apart for the fabulous views across the city of Singapore, the walk guarantees a refreshing interaction with nature.
Ivy Singh-Lim of Bollywood Veggies fame conducts lessons on organic farming for kids. The interesting interactions take place at the Krangi Farm located on the Neo Tiew Road. Kids will love exploring the orchards and vegetable patches while local cuisine is available at the on-site brasserie – for very nominal rates.
Booking a bungalow house in Singapore is an excellent way to enjoy a family vacation in comfort. The best holiday bungalows in Singapore comprise of vast gardens, swimming pool and traditional décor that exudes colonial charm.The Heritage Singapore is a bungalow run by the Ascott group.
The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden on Cluny Road provides a fun interactive and educational tour for kids. Children are encouraged to touch, smell and learn all about the botanical species growing there.
Visit the vibrant Singapore Zoo and enjoy discovering exotic animal species. The zoo has special programmes during summer holidays and also provides electric scooters on hire - for families to whizz around taking in the sights. The zoo is located on Mandai Lake Road.
The Marina Bay Sand Skating Rink made out of molecular weight polyethylene looks and feels like a real ice skating rink. Kids will, of course, enjoy whirling and twirling on the rink. Skate rentals for an hour are available at nominal prices. The rink is located at Canal Level, Marina Bay Sands.
Nothing burns energy and keeps little tykes busy than a day of rollerblading under sunny skies. Head over to East Coast Parkway and enjoy some vigorous rollerblading action.
Check out the ‘dadsforlife’ website and organise an interactive day out for just dads and their kids. Also ideal for moms who are craving a break, the programme is perfect for encouraging fathers and kids to spend some quality bonding time.
