The school holidays are a great time to encourage your kids to keep fit. Exercise doesn’t just help them release stress and burn extra energy, it also promotes healthy physical, mental and emotional development, and is a chance for them to make more friends and learn something new.
All exercise is good, but some sports and activities are so much fun that they will have your little ones looking forward to moving their body and working up a sweat. Here are seven to choose from, all available at various SAFRA clubs.
Bouncetopia by Kiztopia at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
This superhero-themed, 6,400 sq ft bouncy castle playground features a variety of play concepts that children of all ages will enjoy. They can race through the life-sized obstacle courses, slide down the giant high-speed slide into a colourful ball pit, test their strength and agility at the climbing wall, bounce off walls with their friends, and shoot hoops at the bouncy basketball court. At the end of the day, they can pop into the souvenir store to pick up plush toys, accessories and other merchandise as a reminder of the fun they had!
SAFRA members receive a 5% discount on admission tickets. For more information, visit safra.sg/amenities-offerings/bouncetopia-kiztopia
Kidz Amaze at SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Punggol and SAFRA Toa Payoh
Treat your kids to a day at this massive indoor playground, which is equipped with vertical mazes and a huge playground arena. Here, children aged 12 months to 13 years are free to explore, create new adventures, and put their strength and motor skills to the test. The play structures have slides, as well as bridges, tunnels and obstacle courses. There are also separate areas for toddlers and younger children to play in.
Each location has its own unique features. Kidz Amaze at SAFRA Jurong, for example, has an 18.5m-tall slide and a fully integrated three-storey play system. Kidz Amaze at SAFRA Toa Payoh has the first infant and toddler development play zone in Singapore, and Splash at Kidz Amaze at SAFRA Punggol is an indoor water playground with visually stunning interactive play elements, and slides and play decks connected by climbing structures.
Sign up as a Kidz Amaze member to enjoy up to 45% off entrance fees, party packages and holiday camps and other member-exclusive promotions. Click on safra.sg/our-facilities/kidz-amaze/kidz-amaze-membership-and-entrance-fees for more details.
Threesteps Dance Studio at SAFRA Mount Faber
Dancing is an excellent way to keep fit. This specialised hip-hop dance academy caters to children aged five to 12 years old and was founded by Danny Lee, a pioneer of Singapore’s hip-hop dance scene with more than a decade of coaching experience. Danny believes that children were born to “move and groove” and designs dance programmes that help kids build confidence and self-esteem. Threesteps Dance Studio offers a range of structured courses.
Contact Threesteps Dance Studio to schedule a one-time trial lesson @$29. SAFRA members also enjoy 10% off the studio fee. Find out more at safra.sg/amenities-offerings/threeesteps.
Firstpointe Dance School at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
This dance studio focuses on empowering students to achieve a high level of dance proficiency and confidence while making dance fun, educational and enjoyable.
Firstpointe specialises in Ballet RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) programmes with Registered RAD Teachers. They offer ballet (RAD exams) for kids aged from three years old, as well as Jazz and Contemporary/Modern/Lyrical Dance classes. Every year, the studio sends its dancers to perform in various local and overseas competitions and dance festivals.
SAFRA members enjoy 10% off first-timer term fees and 5% off renewal term fees, plus 10% off selected dance wear and merchandise. Go to safra.sg/whats-on/firstpointe-dance-school to find out more.
Climb Central Singapore at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
At this indoor rock-climbing gym, children aged five years and older are guaranteed an exciting and challenging indoor rock-climbing experience. The facility features over 1,000 sq m of climbing wall space, with routes suitable for beginner to advanced climbers. They have both top-rope and lead climbing options, as well as bouldering areas. Experienced staff are on hand to help ensure that your little ones are always safe. Entry requirement: Age 5+, with a minimum weight of 20kg and a minimum height of 1.1m.
SAFRA Members and affiliated members can enjoy 10% off entry rates. For more information, visit safra.sg/whats-on/climb-central-singapore
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
Martial arts fosters discipline, confidence, focus and physical fitness, and jiu-jitsu is one such practice that all children will enjoy.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is based on unique principles. More than a method of self-defence, however, it’s a way of life that is easy to practise and embrace. The techniques used in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are a combination of timing, levering and body movements. Once your children become masters of such techniques, they can easily defend themselves and defeat stronger athletes.
SAFRA members receive 20% off class fees and merchandise. Go to safra.sg/whats-on/gracie-jiu-jitsu-singapore for details.
FINS Swim School at SAFRA Toa Payoh, SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Mount Faber, SAFRA Choa Chu Kang and SAFRA Yishun
Nurture your kids’ love of the water at FINS Swim School. The team of professional and competent coaches strive to bring out the best in students by providing a comprehensive, safe and well-structured curriculum with the objective of cultivating continued development in their journey as swimmers. This helps motivate your children to excel mentally and physically as individuals and as team players, both in sports and in life.
For more information or to register your interest for the next term, visit safra.sg/fins
Watch how a FINS swimming instructor helps kids build up their water confidence!
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