16 Non-typical Holiday Classes Your Child Will Enjoy

Tired of the same old holiday classes? Here’s what you didn’t know your child could try!

Still figuring out how to keep your child meaningfully engaged this June holiday? If you’re feeling bored by the usual holiday class options, you’re not alone. This break, why not let your child try something different? From lion dancing and cartooning in Mandarin to shadow puppet storytelling, these hands-on, out-of-the-box classes are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and make learning genuinely fun. Here are some fresh classes to make your child’s holiday a little more enriching.

1) Positive Focus: VoiceUp! Confidence, Character, and Communication — Skills That Last a Lifetime

Empowering every child to lead themselves with heart, courage and confidence. Your child will build emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-leadership through breathwork, mindfulness, beatboxing, storytelling, and creative expression. They’ll learn to manage big feelings, speak up with confidence, and express themselves with clarity and joy. Along the way, they’ll also develop 5 inner powers: Resilience, Empathy, Authenticity, Tenacity, and Energy.

For ages: 7 to 12 years old
🗓️ 23 to 25 June 2025
📍 Academy of Rock, East Coast

2) Safar Learning Hub: A Journaling Workshop for Kids

Kids will learn the benefits of journaling, explore different journal types like gratitude and mindfulness pages, express thoughts and feelings, expand their vocabulary, and create their own personalised journal using fun, creative materials.

For ages: 7 to 12 years old
🗓️ 16 June 2025
📍 Safar Learning Hub, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre

3) Brain Fit Singapore: Ace Your Brain Holiday Programme

This programme combines science-backed physical, cognitive, and emotional activities to boost focus, accelerate learning, and strengthen emotional regulation. Your child will be ready to return to school sharper, calmer, and more motivated to learn.

For ages: 7 to 12
🗓️ June 2 to 5, 9 to 12
📍 BrainFit @ Zhongshan / Katong

4) Drum Tutor: Drumming Lessons

This fun 4 or 8 lesson holiday course is designed for kids with no formal training needed! Children will explore rhythm, learn the parts of a drum kit, understand basic music notation, rudiments, grooves, and fill-ins—plus jam to a song at the end of each lesson!

For ages: 4 to 12
🗓️ Check with respective outlets for available dates conducted throughout the holiday
📍Available at 5 locations islandwide

5) Objectifs : Young YouTubers Challenge Video Workshop

Kids will dive into the world of storytelling, videography, and editing while building confidence and on-camera presence. They’ll learn how to create fun, engaging challenge videos that entertain and excite — all while unleashing their creativity and inner star!

For ages: 6 to 14
🗓️ 2 Jun to 4 Jun / 18 to 20 June 2025
📍Objectifs – Centre for Photography & Film, 155 Middle Road

6) Mind Theory: 5-Day AI Storytelling Camp

In this future-ready camp, kids will team up with ChatGPT to craft jaw-dropping stories, create generative AI art with Freepik, and turn it all into dynamic videos using CapCut—complete with voiceovers! With hands-on guidance from instructors, young creators will master storytelling fundamentals, build unforgettable characters, and shape exciting plots using the classic 3-act structure. More than just tech skills, they’ll learn to tell stories that move, inspire, and connect.

For ages: 8 to 14
🗓️ June to Aug 2025, Monday to Friday
📍Mind Theory Classroom, 81 Ubi Ave 4, #08-02

7) Grams Learning: Mimic Me Shadow Workshop

Inspired by the classic fable “The Lion and the Mouse,” this workshop for children aged 5-8 encourages creativity and storytelling through shadow puppet play. Kids will create their own lion and mouse puppets, engage in imaginative expression, and retell the fable through puppetry and storytelling. Through drama, crafts, and creative activities, children will develop a love for reading, build confidence, and enhance their creativity.

For ages: 5 to 8
🗓️ June 18
📍Gram’s Learning Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd

8) Mindful Space: Mindful Camp

In this 5-day mindfulness camp, children will explore movement, emotions, and self-expression through activities like aerial yoga, mindful journaling, and animal-inspired movements. Designed to build body confidence, emotional regulation, and social awareness, the camp helps kids understand themselves better, build resilience, and embrace their unique selves—all while having fun through reflection, sensory play, and mindful challenges.

For ages: 7 to 14
🗓️ June 2 – 6 / June 9 – 13 / June 16 – 20
📍Mindful Space, 10 Winstedt Road, Blk A #02-02

9) My Bright Education: Idioms and Drama Camp

In this fun-filled workshop, kids explore Chinese idioms through acting, word card challenges, games, art, and storytelling. Each session blends creativity with performance—boosting confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. From role-play adventures to idioms in art, children don’t just learn meanings—they perform them with joy.

For ages: 6 to 9
🗓️ June 2 to 6 / June 16 to 20
📍My Bright Education Centre, Tampines Point

10) Arkki: Architecture and Design Camp

Step into the shoes of a young architect and reimagine the future! Kids will dream big, design boldly, and build their own sustainable town. From solar-powered ideas to floating gardens and hover trains, children will tackle real-world challenges through creative play and hands-on design. It’s a fun, empowering experience where imagination meets impact—and every child becomes a future-ready town planner.

For ages: 7 to 11
🗓️ June 5 to 6 / June 12 to 13
📍Kada at 5 Kadayanallur St

11) Doodles In a Box: Mandarin Cartooning Workshop

Learn the basics of cartooning – creating characters, drawing expressions, using cartoon symbols and speech bubbles and coming up with their own cartoon gags. We love that it’s all taught in Mandarin.

For ages: 7 to 12
🗓️ June 4
📍Hooks on Books, 114 Neil Road

12) Wenyang TCC: Kids Lion Dance Holiday Training Program

Children will dive into the vibrant world of lion dance through drumming, painting lion heads, learning its rich history, and even taking part in public performances. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, coordination, and discipline while connecting with Chinese culture in a hands-on, unforgettable way.

For ages: 4 to 13
🗓️ 31 May to 29 June, every Saturday and Sunday
📍48 Toh Guan Road East, #09-139, Enterprise Hub

13) ACT 3 International: Hip Hop Musical Theatre

When it comes to holiday enrichment, it’s not just about filling time. It’s about giving your child meaningful experiences that spark joy, curiosity, and self-confidence. These unique classes go beyond academics to nurture creativity, resilience, and a love for learning. Moreover, trying out new experiences can help your child grow into a more well-rounded individual, while also building the confidence to take on challenges with a positive, open-minded attitude.