During National Family Week, HomeTeamNS Khatib welcomed guests of all ages as they bonded over a range of fun activities.
TEXT: KHOR HUI YI
PHOTOS: HOMETEAMNS
More than 5000 patrons said “yes” to family time at HomeTeamNS Khatib on 3 and 4 June 2023, where one of the six anchor events of Families for Life (FFL)’s annual National Family Week (NFW) was held. The event was graced by Grassroots Advisers for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of National Development, and President of HomeTeamNS, along with Ms Carrie Tan.
BONDING THROUGH PLAY
Play is an essential part of family life, when children learn and families bond. Families enjoyed a diverse range of activities that were suitable for the young and young at heart at HomeTeamNS Khatib. Strong families are the bedrock of our society. Children had a bouncing good time at the Becky Bunny bouncy castle, while also learning the family values like love, care and concern, commitment, and respect through tips that were posted throughout the castle.
Many young ones had a ball at the Giant Jenga and Pool Soccer – thrilling for those in action, exciting for the parents watching. Meanwhile, the older kids had a literal blast, shooting away at towers of cans with their foam blasters.
The fitspo families took up the planking challenge and grappled head-to-head with other families’ core strength and endurance to find their spot in the leaderboard.
A SHOPPING PARADISE
Retail therapy was also on the cards with over 15 booths set up in the ballroom. From Chubby Buddies for the children, self-improvement books for the parents and natural handmade soap bars for grandparents to fun activities such as a themed photobooth and face-painting station, the bazaar attracted shoppers of varying ages.
LEARNING JOURNEYS
Parenthood is a learning journey for many, and likewise for MAJ (NS) Mohd Shabirin, Vice-Chairman of HomeTeamNS’ Branding & Publicity Committee. “It’s about new discoveries,” he said during his sharing session. MAJ (NS) Shabirin thinks parenting is about understanding his children more as they grow through different stages of life, and it’s not just about what he and his wife see as parents.
Families for Life aims to inculcate a “Families for Life” mindset and value among Singaporeans. Besides Home Team NSmen volunteers sharing their personal journey and how National Service played a part in their family life, various partners offered short talks family life during the events. For example, parents were exposed to evidence-based programmes which would offer additional resources and tips for their parenting journey.
Keep saying “yes” to family time with more exciting happenings at the other HomeTeamNS clubhouses.
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