Snap some family pictures and be awed by the beautiful installations at the i Light festival, which will feature creative artworks from both professional and student artists. For a multi-sensory journey, you can also embark on a specially constructed floating pontoon boat at the Lower Boardwalk at Marina Bay. 

There will also be a ticketed area – the Lightwave: Isle of Light – that has five unique zones with immersive features. Enjoy enchanting holographic projections, illuminated motion-capture graphics and shadows, and light beams that will remind you of a mystical forest. 

When: 3 – 26 June 2022, 7.30pm – 11pm daily
Fees: Admission is free, with tickets to Lightwave: Isle of Light starting at $6

Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival is back, and it features eight giant inflatable installations and two interactive zones.

Themed Around the World with Kiztopia, the eight inflatable installations will feature well-loved Kiztopia Friends characters in hot-air balloons, all hailing from different countries. These Instagram-worthy installations measure up to 12.5 metres tall, and bear iconic international landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Mount Fuji.

There will also be two ticketed interactive zones for the kids to enjoy. At Happy’s Craft World, kids can try their hand at a variety of craft activities, including clay art painting and scratch painting. Meanwhile, Tiger’s Sports Arena features five inflatables of sports and carnival games such as basketball and ring toss.

When: 28 May – 19 June 2022
Fees: Admission to the festival is free. Tickets for the interactive zones are priced at $8 per person for one craft activity at Happy’s Craft World, and $18 per person to enter Tiger’s Sports Arena. There’s also a bundle deal of $22 per person for one craft activity and access to Tiger’s Sports Arena.

Find out more and purchase your tickets here.

For all minion-fans, Universal Studio Singapore’s Groovy Summer is here to delight you with a day of minion-themed fun.

Say hello to your favourite minions at the Groovy Meet-and-Greet, where they will be decked out in stylish 70s outfits. Catch the mischievous minions as they break out their karate kicks and chops at the Minion Fu Show, where you’re promised a performance you won’t forget. And don’t forget to also snap some pictures at the retro psychedelic photo-ops to commemorate the groovy extravaganza!

When: 26 May – 14 Aug 2022
Fees: From $58 for children and $68 for adults

Find out more and purchase your tickets here.

Get up close and personal with various dinosaurs (including a life-sized T-rex!) in this Jurassic World Dominion-themed dining experience. 

You’ll get Universal Express Unlimited Passes as part of the experience, so you can enter the park bright and early to enjoy all the rides. What’s even better: you’ll get to skip the lines.

As evening falls, enjoy a delectable four-course meal with free-flow alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and free-flow ice cream for the kids. The experience is enhanced by dramatic storytelling, special effects, and of course, the appearance of dinosaurs. It’s both thrilling and educational, as kids get to learn more about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.

To end the night, you’ll get to meet and greet the Jurassic World velociraptor, Blue, as well as the mighty T-rex, in an exciting special appearance.

When: Every Sunday from May to August
Fees: $188 for children and $248 for adults

Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Children’s Season is back this year with a whole range of fun and educational activities across the different participating museums and galleries. 

This will be the first night-themed Children’s Season, so get ready for night-time storytelling, craft activities, and opportunities for the kids to explore the museums after the sun sets. If you’re up for the challenge, pick up an event passport, and go around collecting stamps from all the participating museums. Then, watch as these uniquely-designed passport stamps come alive in the dark. 

When: 28 May – 26 June 2022
Fees: Both free and paid activities are available

More information will be available here at the end of May.

After five long years, the Army Open House is finally back. 

While there is a virtual exhibition and two heartland locations this year, the main exhibition will take place at the F1 Pit Building. Experience what it’s like on board one of SAF’s military platforms in the Battle Rides, or take on the Soldier Strong Obstacle Course. There will also be a dedicated Kids Zone with plenty of fun activities for the little ones, including camo face painting, balloon sculpting, a jungle maze, and a mini obstacle course.

When: 28 – 30 May 2022 for the exhibition at the F1 Pit Building
Fees: Admission is free, but requires prior booking of tickets for crowd control

Visit the AOH website from 26 May onwards for more details and to book your tickets.

Far bigger than your usual bouncy castle, this inflatable playground features the largest variety of bouncy castles in any of Singapore’s attractions for children. 

Let your kids jump around to their hearts’ content in the eight inflatable obstacle courses, the bouncy challenge, the inflatable ball pit, and the sand pit. Plus, the thrilling attractions also include a host of other rides and activities, including virtual reality shooting games, dino rides, and King Kong robot rides. 

When: 7 May – 26 June 2022
Fees: From $28

Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

It’s not just kids who will be wowed by this magic performance – The Illusionists’ record-breaking and sell-out show will have you stunned too.

A fast-paced performance filled with breathtaking magic tricks, death-defying stunts, mind-reading, illusions, and sleight of hand, this show will be a thrilling experience for the entire family.

When: 3 – 12 June 2022
Fees: From $75

Find out more and book your tickets here. 

This June Holidays, it’s all about dinosaurs at the Singapore Discovery Centre.

Enjoy an interactive puppet show with realistic dinosaur puppets, or go on an epic hunt to discover fun facts and learn more about our extinct dinosaur friends. Also on are various craft activities, where the kids can learn to make a 3D paper theatre or a dino clothespin puppet. Plus, screenings of Dino Safari 2, and the new Jurassic World Dominion film.

When: 28 May – 26 June 2022
Fees: Both free and paid activities are available

Find out more and purchase your tickets here.

With F1 coming up later this year, let your kids try their hand at kart racing! 

Race down the circuit and cross the finish line on a kid-friendly kart, and receive an exclusive finisher pin as reward. 

Suitable for: Kids from 85cm to 120cm must be accompanied by another rider above 120cm. Kids below 85cm are not allowed to ride.
When: 6 May – 10 July 2022
Fees: $15 per ride, $35 for three rides

Tickets can be purchased on site. Find out more here. 

Kickstart your child’s coding journey with SG Code Campus’ holiday camps. 

They have a whole lineup of camps suitable for ages seven to 18, with no prior experience needed. Younger kids will get introduced to Scratch, while older kids get to pick up the basics of Python, Pygame, or web programming.

Suitable for: Ages seven to 18
When: Various dates from 30 May – 12 Aug 2022
Fees: From $270

Find out more and register here.

Spent a night at Jewel Changi Airport in Changi Experience Studio’s ‘A Night at the Airport’ family camp. 

The camp also includes a fun and educational Amazing Airport Family Quest, where you’ll get to conquer challenges and solve clues across Jewel, T1, and T3. Plus, unleash your creativity at the array of airport-themed craft activities available.

The stay also comes with admission to the Canopy Park, as well as the Changi Experience Studio – a first-of-its-kind digital attraction with interactive games and immersive shows.

Recommended for: Children aged six and above. Children below the age of four will not be accepted.
When: Every Thursday to Sunday from 28 May – 25 June 2022
Fees: $78 for adults and $88 for children

Find out more and register here. 

If your kids are into sports, how about sending them for football camp? 

The football school is affiliated with one of Singapore’s top football clubs, so you can rest assured that your child will be in good hands. By the end of the three days, they’ll be able to dribble, pass, and shoot like a pro.

Suitable for: Ages five to 12
When: 31 May – 2 June (full-day camp: 9am – 5pm), and 7 – 9 June 2022 (half-day camp: 9am – 12pm)
Fees: $400 for the full-day camp and $220 for the half-day camp. Single-day options available.

Find out more and sign up here.

This camp is jam-packed with both indoor and outdoor activities that will keep your kids engaged and excited for three days.

They’ll get to bounce on trampolines, learn to skate, and go on a super hunt in Singapore’s only indoor skate and scoot park. As for outdoor adventures, they’ll head to the local farms to discover local farming, agriculture, and produce. Campers will even get a chance to feed the goats at HayDairies Goat Farm, and carry a young crocodile at Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm.

Other camp highlights include Lego coding with RoBlocks, and learning simple survival skills.

Suitable for: Ages seven to 12
When: 7 – 9 June, and 21 – 23 June 2022
Fees: $522 with early bird promo till 22 May (U.P. $580)

Find out more and register here.

If your kids won’t stop rewatching Frozen or listening to We Don’t Talk about Bruno from Encanto, E-luminate’s Disney-themed musical theatre camps will delight them.

Choose from three themed camps – Frozen 2, Encanto, and Turning Red. Over the two days, they’ll learn to act, sing, and dance along to their favourite songs. The camp will end with a small presentation, which will be captured on video for you to enjoy.

Suitable for: Ages four to 10
When: 1 – 2 June, and 9 – 10 June 2022
Fees: $428

Register here. For more information, drop them a message on Instagram. 

Learn to build a house, a classroom, or a communal play space at Designtinkers’ architecture holiday camps.

Your kids will learn basic architectural skills, and be part of hands-on and inquiry-based projects. They’ll also get to re-imagine familiar spaces, and design and build their own prototypes. 

Suitable for: Ages seven to 14
When: Various dates from 30 May – 25 July 2022
Fees: From $290

Find out more and register here.

Science experiments are always a hit with children, but Newtonshow takes it to the next level with their themed science camps. 

The Space Odyssey camp is perfect for all the kids who want to grow up to be astronauts, while the Science Discovery camp focuses on all the fizzes and bangs of chemistry. Plus, their Harry Potter workshop promises a magical time with a magic wand workshop, Quidditch games, and potion-making.

Suitable for: Ages three to 13
When: Various dates from 30 May – 26 August 2022
Fees: $630

Find out more and register here.

These holiday camps will get your kids off their devices and exploring the outdoors.

From learning about the mangrove ecosystem and grid map reading at Singapore’s wetland reserves, to identifying poisonous plants and venomous animals in the forest for outdoor safety, these camps teach your kids everything they need to know to be an outdoor adventurer.

Suitable for: Ages five to nine
When: Various dates from 30 May – 15 July 2022
Fees: From $330

Find out more and register here.

With themes like superheroes, ninjas, Pokemon Go, and Minecraft, Prodigy’s holiday camps are sure to delight the kids.

Their camps are filled with exciting activities like parkour, martial arts, climbing, gymnastics, archery, and sword fighting – perfect for keeping active little ones entertained. And it’s not all sports. Kids will also be able to get creative with their science, technology, engineering, arts and crafts, and maths activities over the course of the five days.

Suitable for: Ages four to 12
When: Various dates from 30 May – 19 August 2022
Fees: $499, with single-day options available

Find out more and register here.

It’s time to get creative with Impressions Art Studio’s line-up of holiday camps. Their camps feature themes such as fantasy, space, and animals – and these themes guide all the crafts and activities planned. 

Besides crafts, kids will also get to either ride and feed ponies, or have fun at indoor playground Waka Waka – depending on which camp location you choose. There will also be a field trip to visit other places such as the Botanic Gardens, Snow City, or The Cat Cafe.

Suitable for: Ages three to 12
When: Various dates from 30 May – 12 August 2022
Fees: $680, with half-day and single-day options available

Find out more and register here.

In this holiday camp, your kids will learn to bake cakes and pastries that aren’t just delicious, but absolutely adorable too. The camp is run by beloved bakery Baker’s Brew, so you know that the desserts will taste great.

Don’t worry if your kids haven’t baked before. Besides picking up three recipes, they’ll also learn all the important aspects of baking like kitchen safety, hygiene skills, recipe-reading, and how to identify the names and uses of ingredients and equipment. 

Suitable for: Ages four to 12
When: Various dates from 28 May – 24 June 2022
Fees: Introductory price of $198 (U.P. $298)

Find out more and register here.

For aspiring astronauts and space engineers, Space Faculty Asia’s summer camps are the perfect opportunity to learn and experience more about space.

Filled with hands-on activities, their three camps will equip your child with lifelong STEM skills and give them an out of the world experience. In The Designer camp, they’ll learn about the design cycle, protecting the payload, and 3D printing. The Scientist camp will focus on space jumps, space life support systems, and life on the International Space Station, while The Explorer camp will teach them about bottle rockets, rover races, and flying UAVs. 

Suitable for: Ages nine to 12
When: Various dates from 15 June – 29 July 2022
Fees: Early bird price at $399 (U.P. $499)

Find out more and register here.

Let your kids explore nature and learn survival skills in Nature Explorers School’s holiday camp.

It’s a rare chance for them to take part in climbing, free play, and mud play. They’ll also get to pitch tents, cook outdoors, and explore nature trails. Plus, they’ll learn about fire-starting, compass-reading, and other survival skills. If your kids love nature and the outdoors, this holiday camp would be one big adventure for them.

Suitable for: Ages four to 12
When: Various dates from 2 June – 20 July 2022
Fees: From $320

Find out more and register here.

For animal-lovers, Animals & Us Academy’s slew of holiday programmes will let you learn more and interact with various furry friends. 

If your child has been asking for a pet, the Friends of Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, or Rabbits programmes will teach your child how to care for the animal, and what it takes to be a responsible pet owner. There are also parent-and-child editions of these programmes if you’d like to attend them together.

Also on is the Stewards of Nature one-day camp, where kids can learn more about local wildlife and the importance of conservation, and embark on a forest school walk.

Suitable for: Ages six to 12
When: Various dates from 7 May – 24 June 2022
Fees: From $98

Find out more and register here.

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