{"id":7428,"date":"2017-12-21T19:01:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T11:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/?p=7428"},"modified":"2017-12-21T19:01:29","modified_gmt":"2017-12-21T11:01:29","slug":"fun-for-the-kids-in-the-gloomy-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/sg\/explore\/fun-for-the-kids-in-the-gloomy-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun for the kids in the gloomy weather"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#fefeff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”10px” top_margin=”-20%” width=”5\/6″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Fun for the kids in the gloomy weather” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1513840797532{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Keep your wellingtons and raincoats away with these indoor playspaces.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513852049166{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The monsoon season in Singapore is upon us, with unforgiving rains and unpredictable waves of heat. It certainly puts a damper on the end-of-the-year holiday fun but fret not, because tucked away in the concrete jungle is a bunch of playspaces you can bring your kids to.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Interactive Playspaces.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513841055924{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Future World<\/b> at the ArtScience Museum. The exhibit is divided into 4 sections – Nature, Town, Park and Space. It is highly interactive, where your little one can draw a building or a car and watch it come to life on a screen. Take part in augmented realities where he or she can interact with projected images or build blocks and throw balls that change colors when you interact with them. <\/span><\/p>\n

6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let \u2018em Play <\/b>comes next.<\/span> They\u2019re pretty special – featuring the world’s first global gaming platform for climbing walls. It utilises Augmented Reality and body tracking technology, so kids can play games as they climb the rock walls of the playspace. Your precious ones can also take part in a game of pinball where they can climb up and down the rock climbing wall to hit the ball to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

18 Boon Lay Way, #01-100, Singapore 609966<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

MOSH! <\/b>(derived from the Japanese word Moshi; \u2018Greetings\u2019 or \u2018If\u2019) is an immersive digital playground that leans on the interactivity with multimedia and technology. Located in the resort island of Sentosa, the playspace is divided into 5 different sections:<\/span><\/p>\n

LAND:<\/b> Hide & Seek<\/span>
\n<\/span>AIR:<\/b> Paper Plane Adventure<\/span>
\n<\/span>SEA:<\/b> Doodle Aquarium<\/span>
\n<\/span>SPACE:<\/b> Firework Party<\/span>
\n<\/span>FANTASY:<\/b> World of Wonder<\/span><\/p>\n

Each section offers a different experience: from transposing your kid\u2019s drawing into a digital aquarium, to see fireworks of lights display and many more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

31 Beach View, #03-01, Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa , Singapore 098008<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Edutainment.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513841091891{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]KidSTOP <\/b>is an indoor edutainment playspace located at the Singapore Science Centre. The activities will not only fill their fun bubble, but teach them at the same time. This playspace is divided into zones, namely Imagine Zone, Experience Zone, Discover Zone, and Dream Zone. It might be a little out of the way, but you can hit the rest of the <\/span>Science Centre<\/span><\/a>, its <\/span>Omni-Theatre<\/span><\/a> (the world\u2019s latest 8K digital planetarium system) and the <\/span>Snow City<\/span><\/a> all in a day. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]
\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513851876934{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Singapore Science Centre<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Playeum<\/b>, the Children\u2019s Centre for Creativity<\/span> is housed in <\/span>Gillman Barracks, an ex-military reworked into a cluster for the arts. It is a charity with a strong vision for learning and creativity. Playeum helps your child learn through exploring, expressing themselves and using their senses to interact with the world around them. Their ideology is scientific, with a specific and well-thought out pedagogy (methodology of teaching). They are Reggio Emilia-inspired, meaning that children learn through expressions, social interaction and have some control over their own learning. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an interesting reason why you should take your kids to Playeum: <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tZ5DfuNJ8Qo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Block 47 Malan Road, #01-23 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109444<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Kaboodle Kids<\/b> is an edutainment centre that encourages creative, imaginative ways to play. Kaboodle Kids has four different concepts of play – the senses, arts and crafts, building and general play. Their classic blue odd-shaped building blocks will encourage creative problem solving skills from the kids. There are many other things for the children to do here, like making arts and crafts and destroying the blocks they built. Kaboodle also comes with a cafe for parents to sit back and take a well deserved break. <\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

88 East Coast Road, #02-05 Katong Square, Singapore 423371<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Simulation Cities.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513841666043{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]KidZania<\/b> is an attraction nestled in the beaches of Sentosa, but it\u2019s a city within the island. It\u2019s a roleplaying playspace where your kids emulate real life, complete with jobs and a salary. There are countless amounts of careers to choose from and facilities to match. Your kid can be a doctor, a museum curator, a photographer, and even a firefighter. Kids will earn kidZos, KidZania\u2019s very own currency which they have complete independence over – to purchase goods and services or save it in a bank account. There are ATMs and iKiosks throughout the city of KidZania for the children to utilise. The learning opportunities here are endless – from learning the inner dwellings of different career paths to grasping the concept of managing money. <\/span><\/p>\n

Video: <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZCMX94AowtA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

More information on their official homepage <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palawan Kidz City, 31 Beach View, #01-01\/02, Singapore 098008<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The City<\/b> is another such simulation city where your little one can learn through an immersive experience. The City outlets are centrally located, at Clarke Quay and Katong. There are a lot less roles to play here than at KidZania (10 to 69 unique roles), but a learning experience nonetheless. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check The City out <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

177 River Valley road, #03-04A, Liang Court, Singapore 179030<\/span><\/i>
\n<\/span><\/i>112 East Coast road, #03-31, i12 Katong, Singapore 428802<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Indoor Playgrounds.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

\"\"<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1513851931430{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The Polliwogs <\/b>are play centres designed for serious fun for the whole family. There are 4 different centres situated across Singapore so it won\u2019t be too much trouble finding one near you. 3 of them offer: <\/span><\/p>\n