Nov–Dec ’17 Holidays: 10 Budget-Friendly Parent-Child Workshops
Family fun doesn’t have to come at a high price. Cost-conscious parents will be familiar with the People’s Association’s holiday offerings, and this year end, you can choose from over 2,000 courses at various locations, including parent-child classes.
From making a snow globe to learning to fly a drone, there is something for everyone and every budget. For more information, enquire with your nearest community centre, or visit PA’s school holidays page.
Snow Globe Craft (Parent-Child)
Bring winter to your home this festive season by making your own snow globe with recycled materials. Use toys, glitter, and paint to create a special snow globe that will be the perfect centrepiece at gatherings.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 1–1.5hrs
Fees: $30/pair (PA Member) $40/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fee: $8/pair
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
18 November 2017, Sat |
2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Ci Yuan CC |
26 November 2017, Sun |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
Paya Lebar Kovan CC |
27 November 2017, Mon |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Yio Chu Kang CC |
10 December 2017, Sun |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
Teck Ghee CC |
11 December 2017, Mon |
11.00am – 12.30pm |
Tampines Changkat CC |
15 December 2017, Fri |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
Bukit Batok East CC |
15 December 2017, Fri |
3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Ayer Rajah CC |
19 December 2017, Tue |
2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Clementi CC |
Brush Letter Writing (Parent-Child)
Create Christmas cards using watercolour and brush lettering techniques. Participants will be introduced to simple lettering templates, letter writing styles, and watercolour blending.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 2.5hrs
Fees: $30/pair (PA Member) $40/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fee: $10–15/pair
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
03 December 2017, Sun |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
Teck Ghee CC |
11 December 2017, Mon |
2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Pasir Ris Elias CC |
13 December 2017, Wed |
2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Yuhua CC |
14 December 2017, Thu |
2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Tampines Central CC |
16 December 2017, Sat |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
Bukit Batok East CC |
22 December 2017, Fri |
2.30pm – 4.00pm |
Woodlands CC |
23 December 2017, Sat |
1.00pm – 3.30pm |
Bukit Merah CC |
Basic Drone Flying Course (Parent-Child)
Parents may have grown up flying kites for fun, but the next generation will be flying drones. These popular flight machines have many applications, from filming to package delivery.
Together, learn about handling drones, including safety and care practices. Then comes the exciting part of the workshop: flying a drone.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 2hrs
Fees: $30/pair (Member) $40/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fee: $35/drone
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
17 December 2017, Sun |
10.00am – 12.00pm |
Ulu Pandan CC |
Be A Storyteller (Parent-Child)
Together with your child, learn to be masters at the art of narration, using words and actions to heighten your delivery and trigger your audience’s imagination. At the end of this workshop, you will learn how to better entertain anyone with any story that you tell.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 3hrs
Fees: $75/pair (PA Member) $85/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fee: $25/pair
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
13 December 2017, Wed |
2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Bukit Panjang CC |
Basic Baking (Parent-Child)
Children as young as four can learn how to make biscuits, cupcakes, muffins, tuiles, eclairs, and more with the help of parents. It is an opportunity for the little ones to not only learn about food preparation, but also enjoy themselves. (Recipes will vary for each session.)
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 3hrs
Fees: $30–$35/pair (PA Member) $40–$45/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fee: $30/pair
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
18 November 2017, Sat |
3.00pm – 5.00pm |
Pasir Ris Elias CC |
19 November 2017, Sun |
4.30pm – 6.30pm |
Rivervale CC |
03 December 2017, Sun |
4.30pm – 6.30pm |
Punggol Vista CC |
03 December 2017, Sun |
9.30am – 11.30am |
Tampines West CC |
09 December 2017, Sat |
9.30am – 11.30am |
The Serangoon CC |
10 December 2017, Sun |
10.00am – 12.00pm |
Senja-Cashew CC |
16 December 2017, Sat |
4.30pm – 6.30pm |
Yio Chu Kang CC |
Handcrafted Bear Cookies (Parent-Child)
Learn how to design and bake adorable bear cookies this holiday. You will also be taught how to create recipes that are free from food additives, by using healthy natural substitutes.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 3hrs
Fees: $38/pair (PA Member) $48/pair (Non-Member)
Material Fees: $12/pair
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
10 December 2017, Sun |
2.30pm – 5.30pm |
Ulu Pandan CC |
14 December 2017, Thu |
2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Bukit Timah CC |
17 December 2017, Sun |
10.00am – 1.00pm |
Bukit Panjang CC |
17 December 2017, Sun |
2.00pm – 5.00pm |
Woodgrove CC |
Solar & Wind-Powered Car (Parent-Child)
Learn about solar and wind power as well as the importance of clean technologies, and assemble a solar and wind-powered car designed from recyclable materials. (Participants will be able to bring the car home.)
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 2hrs
Fees: $120/pair (PA Member) $130/pair (Non-Member)
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
20 December 2017, Wed |
2.00pm – 4.00pm |
Clementi CC |
23 December 2017, Sat |
2.00pm – 4.00pm |
Bukit Panjang CC |
Family Jump Rope Programme (Parent-Child)
Take rope jumping to the next level as you and your little one learn to execute simple solo and partner tricks. These jump rope activities are fun, easy to learn, and suitable for all ages.
No. of Session(s): 4
Duration: 1hr per session
Fees: $50/pair (PA Member) $60/pair (Non-Member)
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
26 November 2017 – 17 December 2017, Sun |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Whampoa CC |
Stride to Ride (Parent-Child)
Your child’s first cycling experience is a memory to be treasured. Be a part of this significant moment in your child’s life, as you learn to methodically teach him or her to ride and steer a balance bike. This course is suitable for children aged four to six.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 1.5hrs
Fees: $68/pair (PA Member) $80/pair (Non-Member)
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
09 December 2017, Sat |
4.00pm – 5.30pm |
Buona Vista CC |
Urban Dance (Parent-Child)
Together with your child, discover different dance forms, and mix and match various elements to the beat of catchy dance hits, including funk, hip-hop, and pop.
No. of Session(s): 1
Duration: 1.5hrs
Fees: $16/pair (PA Member) $24/pair (Non-Member)
DATE |
TIME |
CC |
05 December 2017, Tue |
11.00am – 12.15pm |
Yew Tee CC |
12 December 2017, Tue |
11.00am – 12.15pm |
Jurong Green CC |
:: Also, check out the full line-up of holiday programmes at Katong CC. There are many interesting activities in store, including the Flower Pot Dessert Making Class, Turbo RoboCar workshop, Angry Ping-Pong Blaster (ping-pong shooting machine building workshop), and Lollipops Maths & Science Cookery. Find out more here!