Family fun: From visiting nature parks to the Science Centre, here are some easy ways to bond with the kids that won’t break the bank.
TEXT: HOMETEAMNS
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If you’re planning activities that the entire family (including young-at-heart members) can enjoy now that the school holidays are approaching, we’ve got you covered! Here are some affordable ideas for fun family activities that will entertain and educate the little ones.
DISCOVER STEM
If you want to encourage Junior’s love for STEM subjects, the Science Centre is a good starting point. HomeTeamNS members enjoy 10-per-cent off Science Centre and KidsSTOP Annual Passes. Learn more about aviation science, discover the endless possibilities of 3D printing and visit the living laboratory that is Ecogarden. Valid till Dec 31, 2024, members just need to download the HomeTeamNS app for the promo code.
GET CRAFTY
It’s all too easy to distract little ones with a mobile game or cartoon on their favourite streaming platform. If you’re concerned your kids are getting too much screen time, engage them with fun art and craft or origami projects. This helps to exercise their creative thinking skills and build something with their own hands. Besides being a great avenue for family fun, it could even spark an interest in DIY projects when they get older.
Another option? Help your kids immerse themselves in decoden art at H&H Studio. The term is short for “decorate phone” or “deco-den”, a crafting technique that involves dressing up items with decorative elements like beads and small figurines.
Valid till April 23, 2024, members enjoy 10 per cent off all workshops – the promo code can be downloaded via the HomeTeamNS app.
ENCOURAGE BUDDING BAKERS
Is there a budding Jamie Oliver in the family? Say hello to Genius R Us, a hands-on baking school that teachers kids to bake delicious desserts. HomeTeamNS members enjoy 15 per cent off regular fees at the HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier outlet. To enjoy this great deal, just download and present your digital membership card from the HomeTeamNS Mobile App during payment.
MAKE YOUR WAY TO MANDAI
Have your kids been inspired by Sir David Attenborough? Encourage their love for nature at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, which is home to world-renowned attractions like the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari. If you’re a HomeTeamNS member (or are besties with one), you’ll enjoy discounts of up to 40 per cent by downloading the promo code through the HomeTeamNS app. This deal is valid till March 31, 2024.
EXPLORE ART
The Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery is a great opportunity to explore artwork with your kids and even features toddler-friendly artworks. This year’s event features 11 interactive and immersive artworks based on the theme: Let’s Make A Better Place. It encourages visitors to think of ways to create a world built on the exhibition’s core values of care, respect, imagination and collaboration.
SOAK UP THE SUN
Want to escape the urban jungle and enjoy some family fun in the sun? Explore Mount Faber and Sentosa with the family. Till March 31, 2024, members enjoy up to 30 per cent discounts at Mount Faber Leisure Attractions – Wings of Time, SkyHelix Sentosa, Cable Car and Sentosa Island Bus Tour. Download and present your digital membership card from the HomeTeamNS Mobile App when buying tickets.
Another great option is to visit a nature park like HortPark, one of several such parks in Singapore. It brings together gardening-related, educational and retail activities at one location and also serves as a knowledge centre on plants and gardening.
PLAN A PICNIC
A picnic isn’t just a great chance for the family to enjoy some time in the sun, it can also be an opportunity to impart some life skills to your little ones. Put your kids in charge of planning the picnic. Give them a budget and let them plan a picnic menu. This will help them learn fiscal responsibility in a fun way. And best of all, if the weather doesn’t work out, you can still have your picnic at home.
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