Looking for places to bring your kids during the March Holidays?

Well, besides the light display at Marina Bay, you can check out the Science Centre during the day.

They have a new permanent exhibition called “Untamed Earth” which aims to show how natural disasters are created and their affects on our daily lives.

From the onset, you can walk into the centre of the earth as you uncover the secrets within the depths of the earth.

The journey does not stop there, as you get to experience a wind simulator, which makes you feel that u are in the middle of a cyclone.

With headphones supplied by the Science Centre, you get to walk into a chamber and feel the simulated wind in the eye of a tornado. The kids were a bit apprehensive as they heard the noise, and in the end, Daddy had to go into the chamber to be the model!  

Picture the earth thousands of years ago, as one gigantic land mass. And with natural phenomenons like earthquakes,the land masses become separated. Nathan saw it as a fun jigsaw puzzle, as he tried putting the pieces together.

Another interesting exhibit is the simulator which aims to show what happens in the home of a resident as he faces an earthquake.  Check out the dining room light swaying to-and-fro in the picture below.

Overall, it was a interesting exhibit, and for the wind and the earthquake simulator were the highlights.

I definitely left the science centre equipped less ignorant about mother earth.

The school holidays is here, and if you are looking for some scenic activities for the kids, you have got to head down to Marina Bay.

Yes! The i Light festival will be starting Today at Marina Bay and it will be running from the 9 March to 1 April 2012.

Organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival is Asia’s first and only sustainable light Art Festival, showcasing more than 30 innovative and environmentally sustainable light installations. The Artists come from  17 different countries, and this light show is one that is Environmentally friendly  

A key objective of i Light Marina Bay 2012 is to advocate environmentally-responsible behaviour and promote the Bay as a culturally vibrant and sustainable urban waterfront precinct. With much of the bay lights coordinated to bring out the effects of each installation, the bay was definitely transformed!

Here is a sneak peek of what you can expect at the festival. Pictures were taken with a Lumix GF3, a mirror-less compact camera, which is the official camera for the Marina Bay Bloggers.

Entitled “Key Frames” and conceived by a group of French designers, this installation  tells a story of human movement through light animation. As lights are coordinated in sequence, the stick men tell a story.

Parmenides I is a large scale geometric sculpture incorporating 360º projection mapped video. The work has been previously exhibited at the New Museum’s New Ideas for the New City Festival in New York. This sphere is a hypnotic 3D projection of swirling abstract patterns that present an amazing sense of movement, colour and form.

The Art Science Museum has also been transformed into a backdrop for an 8 minute animated feature. Using light and a variety sound effects, the Art Science Museum (Called the Mangosteen by my friends as it is next to the “Durian-like” Esplanade), the light display looks really impressive against the Marina Backdrop.

If these sneak pictures are enough to whet your appetite and you intend to bring your family down, here is a map to help you move around the Marina Area.

 

Free Guided tours are available from Friday to Sunday (Registration required) and you can even hop onto the boat taxis to get a better view of the lights ($4 per pax)

For a full listing of the events at the Bay, do check out this link

Recently, we were invited by the organizers to the Singapore Air Show. I can vaguely remember going to  a “Open house by the Singapore Air Force” when I was much younger, but otherwise, it has been ages since I last went to an Air Show.

When I told the N2 and N3 about going to the Air Show,they were naturally excited. However, Daddy was a bit apprehensive…Could they handle the Jet Engines,when the aeroplanes had their after burners on?!?

Well…this was them when the show started…

And they remained pretty much in the same position for a good half an hour

And if you are thinking about bringing the kids to the Air Show, you can be rest assured that you will not be alone. There were tons of other parents there with their kids too.

Did the kids enjoy the show?

Well, let’s just say that it was a hot day, and after a while, Coke was more entertaining for them  

But it was certainly an eye opener for the kids, as they got to see the aeroplanes and missiles really close up. Will upload some of those pictures soon!  

Btw, if you are thinking about going to the Air Show, do use public transport, as the crowds there are really out of this world!

Parents are always on the lookout for new recreation areas, and the good news is that Punggol has a new mini water feature for kids.

My Waterway @ Punggol features Singapore’s longest man-made waterway at 4.2 kilometre-long and has five bridges. Created out of barren land, it connects Punggol Reservoir to Serangoon Reservoir and is created out of barren land.

Located at the far end of Punggol, this Water Feature which does not have any entrance fee was a Big “Hit” with the kids.

The Water Course is quite simple, with a few water canons sporadically placed. Although there are no water slides or buckets, the place is still great fun for the kids, who just basically love to play with water.

The place maybe simple but its great fun for the kids. If you are looking for the place, drive towards the new Watertown Condo, and you will see it near the river.

If you are looking for playgrounds in Singapore (besides Kids Amaze and the Train Playground at Tiong Bahru), you might want to try out Amazonia.

Situated at Great World City, the place offers great fun for the family. Equipped with a Cafe, this place offers a comfortable place for you to sit down and relax, while you let your kids run loose for 2 hours  

The only drawback, is that the playground is on the pricier side. Prices range from $30 for Non members, and $25 for member. Obviously, this is a place that you cannot bring your kids to very often…

They also have additional activities like Putters (Miniature Gold that glows in the dark) and Spaceball (Shoot Balls that glow in the dark with Air Canons) which require additional payment. Personally, those secondary activities did not look so fun, and they are also a  bit pricey as well. (For Pricing Information, you can go to their website) 

If you are looking to throw a party, Amazonia is also equipped with Party Rooms, and this place is definitely adequately spaced for your parties.

This place definitely gets a thumbs up in terms of space, but it rates low in terms of affordability.

Amazonia is located at

GREAT WORLD CITY MALL
Level 3 Unit #03-08,
1 Kim Seng Promenade,
Singapore 237994