Can you believe it, #makchicmumsquad – we’ve already hit the halfway mark of 2024! Check out these mid-year activities to keep the fun and learning going, along with some summer school holiday programmes to help you prepare for your child’s upcoming school break.
Top Pick of the Month
Emotional Carnival, The Exchange TRX
Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is opening in cinemas very soon and you get to experience all the feels at The Exchange TRX’s Emotional Carnival.
Play fun games, win great prizes and spend to redeem limited edition Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 merchandise, like different emotion-themed pillows, and flasks.
You also have the chance to win yourself the entire set of 5 pillows. Just follow them on Facebook or Instagram for updates. Be sure to read more about the carnival and catch the movie, opening on 13th June 2024! Also, check out our list of more family-friendly movies that will be releasing this year.
Date: Until 30th June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Venue: Ground Floor, MRT Plaza Entrance
Content:
Fun Family Carnivals
School’s Out Kids In, National Science Centre
Pasar Seloka Weekend Picnic, Pasar Seloka X hetam X Univershals
World Environment Day Celebration 2024, Taman Tugu
World Play Day 2024, Play Unlimited
BWM Summer Fair 2024, Badan Warisan Malaysia
Party in the Park, Nexus International School Malaysia
Summer Camps 2024
Summer Camp 2024, Newtonshow2024
Summer Holiday Programmes, Edwethink
Sports Camp, Kensington Camps & Clubs
Residential Camps and Multi-Activity Day Camps, Camp Beaumont Malaysia
July Holiday Camp, Stem Academy
Summer Camp 2024, Mad About Education
Father’s Day
Celebrating Fathers-The Family Rhythm, Stories Lifestyle
Exciting Workshops for the Kids
Colours & Calligraphy Workshop, Staedtler
From Farm to Table, Mad About Education
Storytelling Workshop For Children, Hush the Theatre KL
Kids’ Art Discovery Tours, Ilham Gallery
Sip & Paint a Llama, Art & Bonding
Others
Refugee Festival 2024, Youth Empowerment Support
Hot Composting Workshop, Kebun Komuniti Hartamas
Fun Family Carnivals
School’s Out Kids In, National Science Centre
From a stacking cup challenge and colouring contests, to science experiments and carnivals, head on over to the National Science Centre this weekend! Click here for more information.
Date: Until 2nd June 2024
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Free, except for the Obskura XR Gallery and the Green Guardian Centre
Venue: National Science Centre, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Pasar Seloka Weekend Picnic, Pasar Seloka X hetam X Univershals
A weekend of shopping, scouting for pre-loved goodies, eating delicious food and not forgetting some plant-shopping too! Make sure to bring the whole family for this fun-filled day out.
Date: 1st and 2nd June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: PJ Trade Centre, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya
World Environment Day 2024 Celebration, Taman Tugu
Save the date and be part of the celebrations at one of our favourite outdoor spaces in the Klang Valley. Check out Friends of Taman Tugu’s Instagram account for more information. There will be free activities, such as nature-themed face painting, forest-themed sand art, recycling arts and crafts and a nature collage.
Date: 8th June 2024
Time: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Taman Tugu Nursery, Kuala Lumpur
World Play Day 2024, Play Unlimited
Come join The Amazing Re: Play Race! A great opportunity for families to come together and race against other families. Prizes worth up to RM375 are up for grabs. There will be thrilling challenges and activities, stamp cards to be completed – plus goody bags worth more than RM100 for registered participants. More details can be found here.
Date: 8th June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Price: RM80 per team
Contact: Azreen at 012-9100 096
Venue: Da Men Mall, USJ 1, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya
BWM Summer Fair 2024, Badan Warisan Malaysia
Join them and discover a curated selection of local artisanal products, artworks, trendy fashion, home decor and preloved collections. Come beat the heat with delicious food and drinks.
Date: 14th and 15th June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Price: Minimum donation of RM5 per person
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Party in the Park, Nexus International School Malaysia
Drop by with the whole family for a morning filled with fun activities, delicious food, exciting workshops – and so much more. Held on the school grounds of Nexus International School in Putrajaya, this event is going to be tons of fun! Enjoy the wide mix of workshops and activity sessions (there are plenty of free activity options, too) as well as free popcorn, milk and yogurt drinks. Entrance is free, but do register and take part in the school tours as well!
Date: 26th June 2024
Time: 9.15am to 1.00pm
Price: Free
Venue: Nexus International School Malaysia, Putrajaya
The Nurts Day, The Nurts
Held at the beautiful outdoor space of PARC Malaysia, families can enjoy a fun, lively atmosphere with delicious food, fun workshops for kids – from slime making to STEM activities and a chance to discover your kids’ sporty side at the MILO® Champions Clinic. There will also be special rewards from their partners when you snap, share and claim – using your social media. Among the exciting perks that await are a free family photo shoot by Stories Lifestyle.
Be sure to drop by the interactive storytelling sessions of What if? by authors and #teammakchic members, Kimberly Lee and Liyana Taff. The sessions will include role playing, personal space activities (kids will love this!) and activity sheets. Do drop by The Nurts booth after the sessions to get your copy of the books personally signed by the authors themselves – and to find out more about makchic’s exciting collaboration with Stories and The Nurts on The Flight of Imagination!
Date: 29th June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 8.00pm
Price: Free (Admission is free. To enter the event, just follow @thenurts on Instagram and Facebook, take a picture, and tag the account!)
Venue: PARC, Taman Subang Ria, Subang Jaya
Summer Camps 2024
Summer Camp 2024, Newtonshow
“The Most Hands-On Science” camp will captivate kids with chemistry experiments and engaging activities. Adding a magical touch, their newest offering, the “Harry Potter” programme, beckons young wizards and witches to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Hogwarts where they will learn to craft wands and brew potions! Register here.
Date: Beginning 27th May to 30th August 2024 (Every 5 days, excluding weekends)
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Price: RM999 for 5 days
Age: 3 to 13 years old
Venue: Level 16, Menara Mutiara Bangsar, Jalan Liku, Kuala Lumpur
2024 Summer Holiday Programmes, Edwethink
In this 5-day camp, learn all about the critical role of zookeepers in animal care and conservation, money at the Bank Negara Museum, and explore the sounds of nature in the great outdoors. Those who prefer indoor activities can join the educational tabletop games. Register here.
Date: From 10th June to 23rd August (Every 5 days, excluding weekends)
Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Price: Check here.
Age: 4 to 12 years old
Venue: A-3-3 Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur
Sports Camp, Kensington Camps & Clubs
A great way to get the kids moving during the upcoming holidays! Sign up for this flexible sports camp, where your child can either master a new sport or refine their existing skills, through the guidance of the nationally-affiliated and professional coaches. Choose from half or full-day options, or a full 5-day week. Different sports offered include soccer, badminton, swimming, basketball and more.
Date: 9th to 12th July; 15th to 19th July; 22nd to 26th July; 29th July to 2nd August 2024
Time and Price: Depending on the type of camp chosen. Check here.
Age: 5 to 12 years old
Venue: Subang, Klang, Kota Damansara and Penang
Residential Camps and Multi-Activity Day Camps, Camp Beaumont Malaysia
Camps here offer a comprehensive educational experience, where your kids can learn and have fun. The camps will take place at renowned international schools in multiple locations across Malaysia. There is often a mixture of some fantastic activities ranging from sports, team games, arts and crafts and drama for various age groups. For more information, click here.
Date: Varies depending on the campus selected
Venue: Various international schools around Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and Ipoh
July Holiday Camp, Stem Academy
This programme is open to passionate young minds eager to explore, learn, and excel in the realms of science and engineering.
Date: 8th to 12th July 2024 (Petaling Jaya) and 22nd to 26th July 2024 (Johor)
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price: RM700 per pax
Age: 6 to 13 years old
Venue: Level 3, Block B, Menara Harvey Norman, Petaling Jaya; Level 7, Designer Office @ Citrine Hub, Sunway Iskandar, Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru
Summer Camp 2024, Mad About Education
The 1-week overnight camp allows children to enjoy the outdoors, while doing fun-filled activities that are both educational and life-changing for them. Head here for a complete list of activities your child can engage in and for a look at their timetable as well.
Date: 21st to 27th July 2024
Price: RM3000 per child
Age: 7 to 17 years old
Venue: Eagle Ranch Resort, Port Dickson
Father’s Day
Celebrating Fathers- The Family Rhythm, Stories Lifestyle
Looking for something different to do this Father’s Day? Come enjoy a light breakfast and a relaxing picnic by the park with loved ones. Besides some activities, families will have their family photographs shot by the Stories team, which include a family portrait and candid photos. Register here.
Date: 15th June 2024
Time: 8.30am to 12.00pm
Price: RM250 per family (admits 2 adults and 2 children, additional children will be charged at RM50 per head), includes light breakfast and professionally taken photos from the event.)
Venue: PARC, Taman Subang Ria, Subang Jaya
Exciting Workshops for the Kids
Colours & Calligraphy Workshop, Staedtler
Join Calligraphy and Engraving Artist Syuhada Jaafar @byhandarts as she conducts this masterclass on creativity and calligraphy.
Date: 8th June 2024
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Price: Free with the purchase of any Staedtler Pigment Brush Pen
Venue: Level 2, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, In-store Cafe, Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books
From Farm to Table, Mad About Education
Children will learn about the basics of food and their origin. There will be a little hike into the forest for children to learn about the different types of edible and non-edible plants. They will also get to do some planting and bring home the plants to grow.
Date: 8th June 2024
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Price: RM90 per child
Age: 2 to 6 years old
Venue: Kota Damansara Community Forest, Petaling Jaya
Storytelling Workshop For Children, Hush the Theatre KL
This workshop will help improve communication and listening skills, foster empathy, and boost confidence! With fun activities like story creation exercises, character development and plot building, your child will learn to create their own amazing stories. Register here.
Date: 9th June 2024
Time: 11.30am to 3.30pm
Price: RM350 per person
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Venue: Hush the Theatre KL, Glomac Damansara, Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Kids’ Art Discovery Tours, Ilham Gallery
The popular Ilham Kids’ Art Discovery Tours are back! Join them in June or July for these classes which focus on cultivating art appreciation and creativity in children, in conjunction with their latest exhibition: ‘Titik Garis Bentuk: Drawing as Practice’.
Date: 16th and 28th June 2024
Time: 2.00pm to 4.45pm (16th June); 10.30am to 1.15pm (28th June)
Price: RM60 per child
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Venue: Ilham Gallery, Jalan Binjai, Off Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Sip & Paint a Llama, Art & Bonding
All art tools and materials are completely provided, plus chocolates and fruit juice too for the little ones. Let them explore their painting skills, while you take a break!
Date: 30th June 2024
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Price: RM130 per pax
Age: 5 years and above
Venue: Art & Bonding Studio, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
Others
Refugee Festival 2024, Youth Empowerment Support (YES)
Come by this inspiring event, where there will be music, dance, art and stories that highlight hope, courage and the power of collective solidarity. For more information, click here.
Date: 21st, 22nd and 23rd June 2024
Venue: Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur
Hot Composting Workshop, Kebun Komuniti Hartamas
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich gold? Join them for a composting class that’s equal parts education and fun! Register here.
Date: 22nd June 2024
Time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Price: RM10
Venue: Kebun Komuniti Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
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