It's that time of the year again; the time where the weather becomes unbareably hot, the kids are set loose and suddenly, malls are over-run with screaming children.
Though traveling will most probably be out of the question this year, fret not! Singapore is filled with a barrage of exciting promotions for you and your child, this June, you'll never be bored.
National Museum
1) Get Real, Kids: Let there be Clothes! (In collaboration with Project Omelette)
Specially developed for active young learners, these half-day workshops incorporate all the necessary ingredients to ignite the passion of discovery, fuel the process of learning, while inculcating thoughtful values and life skills in children.
Let the hidden designer in your child bloom as they are introduced to the history of world fashion and discover the identity of clothes through play, while exploring the National Museum of Singapore’s Fashion Gallery.
They can also, design their own t-shirts from skills and knowledge acquired at the workshop.
Where: National Museum Canning Visitor Services Counter (Level 2)
When: 5-6 Jun 2009 Fri & Sat
Timing: 09:00AM & 02:00PM
Ticket pricing: Standard - S$70
Book your tickets at sistic.
2) Cook up your Singapore Flavour
What was a street hawker’s life like in the 1950s and what hawker foods were popular then? Introduce your child to a slice of history through this workshop that includes a tour of the Food Gallery and hands-on craftwork with clay. Let your child experience the bustling street life through the sounds and smells in the gallery, then re-create a local food with play clay and lots of inspiration gathered from the tour!
Where: Stamford Visitor Services Counter, Level 1
When: Wed 3 Jun – Sun 7 Jun, Wed 10 Jun – Sun 14 Jun, Wed 17 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 09
Timing: 11am – 12.15pm
Prices: S$25 per child
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3) Design Future Fashions From Past Styles
What did your grandmother wear when she was a young lady? How is that different from what we wear today?
Your child will be introduced to fashion trends and traditional costumes worn by women in Singapore from the 1950s to 1970s in the National Museum of Singapore’s Fashion Gallery.
Where: National Museum Stamford Visitor Services Counter (Level 1)
When: 3-21 Jun 2009
Timing: 1:30PM
Prices: S$25
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4) Get Real, Kids: Sensing Food
Sensing Food educates children on the global issue of starvation around the world and how they can play a part to help the less fortunate.
Here, they will find out where their favourite burger originates from, discern what constitutes a healthy meal, and express their creativity by designing a healthy burger complete with a presentation kit to promote their product!
Where: National Museum Canning Visitor Services Counter (Level 2)
When: 19-20 Jun 2009 Fri & Sat
Timing: 09:00AM & 02:00PM
Prices: S$70
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5) Children Season returns to the National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore is bringing in a performance entitled Dinosaurs in the Garden by Erth Visual & Physical (Australia) . Interect with a herd of "dinosaurs" at the National Museum this holiday.
Where: National Museum Gallery Theatre
When: 4-7 June 2009
Timing: 11am, 2pm and 5pm
Prices: $20 with additional $1 booking fee.
Call Sistic at 6384-5555 for tickets
Park Hopper: Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoo
Explore all three of Singapore's most famous parks at a special price of one ticket at $40 (adult) and $20 (child).
Join all three parks on a prehistoric adventure through Jurong Bird Park's new exhibition 'Dinosaur Descendants'. You can also take part in the Dino Trail contest, which will run across the three parks and involve participants answering questions relating to exhibits.
Spend your morning and afternoon at the Zoo and at the bird park and end of the day with a tram ride through Night Safari.
Check out the websites for more information on other events:
Night Safari Singapore Zoo
Jurong Bird Park
"Sleep with the Penguins" Family Camp
Join the bird park in celebrating one of the world's most beloved birds, the penguins.
In this 2 days 1 night camp, it's fun for the whole family as you gather your sleeping bags around the camp fire to have a thrilling encounter with the penguins.
Perfect for toddlers to grandparents, you'll have a fun-packed camp with the bird park.
Where: Jurong Bird Park
When: 13-14 June
Prices: $110 per adult (13 & Above)
$90 per child (3 - 12 years)
*As only tents will be provided, you are encouraged to bring your own sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, picnic mats, mini portable fan, toiletries, insect repellent and additional torchlight.
Check out the camp's itinerary for registration.
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