Fun For Kids in Singapore (3rd Edn)

Karen Renner

Description

Tired of hearing your child ask, "Mum! Dad! What are we doing today?" Have you run out of ideas for entertaining your kids at the weekend? Are you sick and tired of visiting the same old places? If your answer to these questions is "YES!" then Fun for Kids in Singapore is for you! This third edition of Fun for Kids in Singapore addresses the ever-increasing demand for information about children's activities and interests in Singapore. You will be surprised to find out how much there is to do. This book will dispel, once and for all, the myth that Singapore is boring!

Sujets

• Singapore
• Singapour

Informations

• Publié par: MarshallCavendishM
• Date de parution: 02 mai 2011
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789814435543
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Illustrator: Lee Kowling
Designer: Benson Tan, Rachel Chen
2007 Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited
This edition first pubilshed in 2003 by Times Media Private Limited
Reprinted in 2004, 2008 by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)
Published by Marshall Cavendish Editions
An imprint of Marshall Cavendish International
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National Library Board Singapore Cataloguing in Publication Data
Renner, Karen J., 1963-
Fun for kids in Singapore / Karen J. Renner. Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, c2007.
p. cm.
First published in 2003.
eISBN : 978 981 4435 54 3
1. Outdoor recreation for childre - Singapore - Guidebooks.
2. Family recreation - Singapore - Guidebooks. 3. Singapore - Guidebooks. I. Title.
GV191.63
796.5095957 -- dc22 SLS2007033020
Printed in Singapore by KWF Printing Pte Ltd.
For Daniel and Matilda Leng
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank my editor, Katharine Carpenter, and to those at Marshall Cavendish for providing me with this opportunity and all those who helped me by providing information for this book.
I am grateful for special contributions from Ruby Lim-Yang, Dr K K Seet, Ruby Kavanagh, Deirdre Moss, John Faulkner, Goh Tat Chuan (via Eric of the Football Association of Singapore), Zubaidah Mohsen, Dr Chin See Chung and Dr Chang Tou Liang.
Thank you also to the National Library Board, the National Parks Board and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority for their informative input.
And last but not least, a big thank you to my second pair of eyes , my steadfast and patient husband, Andrew Leng.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Where Is It?
Getting Around
A Quick Guide to Information
Special Needs
Getting Together
Chapter 1: Back to Nature
Fast Facts
National Parks Board
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Chinese and Japanese Gardens
HortPark
MacRitchie Reservoir
Camping
Picnic Time!
Natural Habitats
Singapore Zoological Gardens
Night Safari
Jurong BirdPark
Farm Tours
Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon
Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
Crocodiles
Pets
Chapter 2: Adventure Singapura!
Adventure Clubs
Adventure Sports
Other Adventure Activities and Venues
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Camping
Diving with Marine Animals
Dolphin Encounters
Island Hopping
Singapore Ducktours
Ghoulish Trails
Chapter 3: Sports
Fast Facts
Sports for All
Sports Instruction
Chapter 4: The Performing Arts
What s On?
Where?
Special Needs
Memberships
Drama
Cinema Venues
Music and Movement
Fast Facts
Dance
Music
Special Events
Other Things to Do
Chapter 5: Arts, Crafts and Cooking
Fast Facts
Classes
Venues and Exhibitions
Chapter 6: Where to Go?
Fast Facts
Museums and Infotainment Venues
On Your Doorstep
Out and About
World War II - A Journey into the Past
A Cultural Investigation
Sentosa
Theme and Amusement Parks
Cruising
Something Different
Playtime
Chapter 7: Annual Events
Fast Facts
Festive Celebrations
Special Events
Open Days
Chapter 8: Shopping Distractions and Culinary Delights
Fast Facts
Shopping Distractions
Childminding
Culinary Delights
Chapter 9: Reading and Resources
Fast Facts
Libraries
Bookshops
Children s Books about Singapore
Singaporean Websites for Children
Special Events
Chapter 10: Long School Break Activities
Fast Facts
Art
Music
Speech and Drama
Sports
Variety Programmes
Holiday Camps Away
Special Events and Venues
Shopping Centre Activities
Children nowadays are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food and tyrannise their teachers.
Socrates (c. 470-399 BC )
INTRODUCTION

W elcome to Fun for Kids in Singapore ! This is the latest guide to everything children, predominantly between the ages of 3 and 18, can do or enjoy in Singapore. It is written for all families, whether you are new to Singapore or if you ve been here for a number of years.
Things don t stand still in Singapore - it is a place of great change and there are always new venues being constructed, classes opening up and the old making way for the new. As a result, it is wise to check websites, keep a lookout for events in newspapers and periodicals and call ahead if you are planning something special. Everything in this book was correct at the time of going to press but obviously some information (such as prices) should be taken only as a guide. That said, Fun for Kids in Singapore is a comprehensive guide about where to go, what is available and how to find out more about just about anything that may occupy or entertain your children. Have fun with your children in Singapore!
WHERE IS IT?
Publications
The Singapore Street Directory (published by Mighty Minds) at $12.90 is a good investment. It is a useful aid for any taxi journeys you may take, especially to any of the smaller streets and roads. While many taxi drivers do have their own directory at hand, a number don t so I usually make a rough sketch of my destination in preparation for such situations.
Websites
www.streetdirectory.com
This is an easy and quick tool for finding out where places are.
www.asiamaya.com/singapore
Look here for a map of Singapore that is sectioned into 4 different levels of detail.
GETTING AROUND
Publications
Look out for the annual TransitLink Guide (published by Transit Link Pte Ltd) at $2.00. It is available at newsagents, some bookstores and MRT customer service counters. Inside you ll find all you need to know about how to use the bus, LRT and MRT services. It s an essential guide for anyone who uses public transport.
Web: www.transitlink.com.sg
Website
This eGuide provides a convenient one-stop information guide on point-to-point bus and train services.
www.transitlink.com.sg/eguide2.html
Buses
More than 290 bus services cover all parts of Singapore, providing an inexpensive, mainly air-conditioned and relatively convenient means of transport. However, bus journeys can take a long time during peak hours and for parents with strollers, be prepared to have a child in one arm and the buggy in the other. Buses do not have designated baggage space so keep bags to a minimum.
Fares range from $0.60 to $1.33 (ez-link card) and $0.80 to $1.50 (cash) for non air-conditioned buses and $0.65 to $1.58 (ez-link card) and $0.90 to $1.80 (cash) for air-conditioned buses. Children up to 0.9 metres in height travel free (if they are with an adult). Concessionary fares are also available for those between 0.9 and 1.2 metres without a concessionary card. For those above 1.2 metres, concessionary fares are given on production of a Student Identification Pass.
Regular free shuttle buses run on weekends and public holidays on 3 routes: Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station to Chinatown, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station to Little India and Outram Park MRT Station to Chinatown.
Web: www.sbstransit.com.sg / www.smrt.com.sg/buses.html / www.tibs.com.sg
Note: As drivers do not carry money, make sure that you have the exact fare in small change if you are not using an ez-link card.
MRT
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) provides a frequent, clean and efficient rail network system that covers the whole of Singapore. There are 3 main lines running North-South, North-East and East-West (the Circle Line is scheduled to open in 2010). Train intervals are between 3 and 8 minutes from 5.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Fares range from $0.40 (child) to $3. Be prepared to stand during peak periods.
Web: www.smrt.com.sg
LRT
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) system provides 3 feeder services to the MRT network. Each of the 3 lines serves an HDB public housing estate. Services operate from about 5.30 a.m. and usually end before 1 a.m. daily, with frequencies of approximately 5 minutes.
Web: www.smrt.com.sg
Ez-link Card
The stored value ez-link card offers the convenience of travelling on the MRT, LRT and by bus without having to pay cash for every trip. Cards can be bought at any TransitLink Ticket Office for $15 (includes a deposit and a stored value). Special cards are available for children. Cards can be topped up in value by paying cash at any TransitLink counter. Alternatively, you can use the GIRO-Link (if you have a DBS/POSB account) or Auto Credit Card facilities to top up. If you lose your GIRO ez-link card, you can invalidate it by calling the TransitLink Hotline (see below ). To use the card, tap it on the faregate upon entry to your preferred mode of transport and tap it again when you