The March school holidays are just around the corner, which means more time to spend together as a family. And there are many ways to enjoy the break, especially if you’re a SAFRA member, thanks to privileges ranging from discounts to freebies.
These 7 value-for-money ideas are perfect for families that love getting out and about, having fun, and being physically active.
Explore Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport
Not just for travellers, Jewel Changi Airport has drawn thousands of local visitors since opening in 2019. In addition to the massive indoor waterfall, Rain Vortex, its main attractions include world-class restaurants and stores. Families also love Jewel for its nature-themed entertainment options, like Canopy Park, located at the topmost level (Level 5) of Jewel. The 14,000 sq m recreational wonderland features an array of exciting play attractions, including the leafy playscape, Hedge Maze; Bouncing Net, which lets you feel like you’re bouncing among trees; and Foggy Bowls, a unique arena for kids that lets them play amongst the clouds. You can also stroll along creative garden trails and glide down giant slides.
SAFRA members enjoy 10% off Canopy Park attraction tickets. Your ticket includes complimentary admission to Canopy Park and a 10% discount on your entry into Mastercard Canopy Bridge, Hedge Maze, Mirror Maze, Bouncing Net, and Walking Net. More info at safra.sg/promotions/jewel-changi-airport-2
Get into an aerial dogfight
Have you and your kids ever wondered what it might be like to pilot a fighter aircraft and engage in a close-range air battle with enemy fighter planes? Bring them along to Air Combat, a virtual reality experience located at Mount Faber. This state-of-the-art adventure transports participants into the cockpit of a high-performance fighter jet, giving them a sense of exhilaration as they soar through realistic skyscapes through six different movements.
SAFRA members get 15% off tickets to Air Combat. Find out more at safra.sg/promotions/air-combat
Try pickleball
Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton, is fast gaining popularity. The game includes two players (singles) or four players (doubles) and uses a short-handed paddle and a perforated plastic ball.
Treat the family to some pickleball action at SAFRA Mount Faber, Jurong, Tampines, or Yishun. Their pickleball courts are the perfect place to try the game together and practise your hits.
SAFRA members who book a pickleball court enjoy complimentary rental of pickleball equipment. Get more information at safra.sg/promotions/play-pickleball-at-safra
Watch our pickleball video and find out how to get started!
Have fun at an indoor playground
Located at Temasek Club at Rifle Range Road, De Happy Ark is a colourful indoor playground featuring a variety of play stations for toddlers and young children. The March holidays are a good time to get your children and their friends together for some group fun. They’ll love playing on the 3m-tall spiral slide complete with maze and foam pits. If you have an infant, check out the dedicated nook with a selection of baby-safe toys. While the little ones explore, the adults can catch up with one another over a bite or a cuppa.
SAFRA members enjoy special rates at De Happy Ark, starting from $55+ per hour for 10 people. For more information and booking instructions, go to temasekclub.org.sg/our-offers/our-amenities/social-amenities/de-happy-ark
Take a swing
The National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC) provides a tranquil escape for NSmen who have performed National Service, as well as full-time NSmen. Located along the tranquil east coast, the club sits on 120 ha of lush greenery and offers a picturesque sea view. Golfers can look forward to an 18-hole course and a temporary 36-bay driving range. Other facilities include swimming pools, a fitness centre, billiards room, tennis and squash courts as well as basketball and street-soccer courts. There are also dining options for a quick snack or a leisurely meal.
NSRCC offers exclusive rates for SAFRA members who want to play golf and use the facilities. Make it a special and fun family day out!
Day membership at NSRCC starts at $5.45. To find out more about this and the other privileges you can enjoy as a SAFRA member, click on safra.sg/promotions/benefits-at-other-establishments
Why not enjoy a staycation at NSRCC as well? Here are 6 reasons why you should book a NSRCC holiday bungalow now!
Bake up a storm with the kids
Get your little bakers together for an afternoon of mixing and kneading. Genius R Us offers baking workshops at SAFRA Punggol, inviting parents to participate with their child as a pair. Children aged five to 12 years old can also take part in the workshops independently. Besides hands-on experience, you’ll leave the workshop with your very own baked masterpiece.
Workshops are conducted at the Culinary Experience Studio at SAFRA Punggol, Level 1.
SAFRA members enjoy special rates on baking workshops. Go to safra.sg/whats-on/baking-workshops-with-genius-r-us-2025 for more details.
Check out the Total Defence showcase
Learn more about the six pillars of Total Defence at the Singapore Discovery Centre’s exhibition showcase, on till the end of April. Activities include Salute Singapaw!, where visitors can get creative and help SingaPaw “dress up” in the different No. 4 uniforms of the Singapore Armed Forces; the self-guided trail, Guardians of the Nation; and Defenders’ Pledge, where you can snap a photo with the defenders’ avatar pop-ups and make your pledge to defend the nation.
Admission to the exhibition is free.
Click on defencecollectivesg.com/total-defence-2025-sdc for additional information.
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