Wondering what to do all summer long with your children now that school is out? How about encouraging them to tap into the wellspring of creativity they already possess with some hands-on activities at City Centre Me’aisem’s ‘SummerLand’– a specially designed indoor tropical paradise this DSS.
Open until August 3, ‘SummerLand’ is a vibrant zone where children can take part in fun games and workshops encouraging the growth and development of their young creative minds. The interactive workshops will muffle the often-heard complaint relating to boredom during the summer months and are also a great way for parents to engage with their young ones with some adult-friendly workshops available.
City Centre Me’aisem, the community-oriented shopping and lifestyle destination has a fabulous array of child-friendly and exciting activities to keep your entire family happy and entertained. To participate in SummerLand’s plethora of activities, customers need to spend AED 200 or above at any retail store.
Here’s a list of activities for children and parents to enjoy.
Solar Lights Jar Making
A DIY experiment for kids on how to create an easy solar powered light.
Date: July 21 and July 29
Time: 12pm-5pm
Miniature Easel Painting
This workshop is dedicated to teaching kids how to create their own works of art on mini easels.
Date: July 22
Time: 12pm-5pm
Paper Quilling
This workshop is focused on honing your child’s artistic talents by introducing them to the world of Quilling, an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. This workshop will teach participants how to acquire these skills so that they can start making their own very unique piece of art.
Date: July 23 and July 31
Time: 12pm-5pm
Jewellery Box Making
Your child will be taught how to design and create her own handmade jewellery box out of simple art materials.
Date: July 24 and July 30
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Spy Bottle Making
These funny Spy Bottles, also known as sensory bottles or discovery bottles, are plastic bottles that your kids can fill with odds and ends and then top up with water. Making the bottles helps kids identify colours and shapes and strengthen their fine motor skills. This activity is a delight for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Date: July 21 and July 29
Time: 5pm -10pm
Stone Art Painting
This workshop strengthens fine motor skills as well as helps kids identify colours and textures, by colouring small stones found by a seashore. It’s a great option for aspiring artists!
Date: July 22
Time: 5pm -10pm
Sun Visor Cap Making
It’s fun and will protect your child from the sun! In this workshop, children will learn how to make bright and colourful sun visors as an easy summer craft.
Date: July 23, July 28 and July 31
Time: 5pm -10pm
Photo Frame Making
Why bother to buy an expensive photo frame when your child can make you one. This workshop will teach your child to make and decorate their very own photo frames.
Date: July 24 and July 30
Time: 5pm -10pm
Slime making
In the slime making workshop, your child will have the freedom to get messy with slime and come up with outrageous models using a combination of slime, glitter and other sparkly materials.
Date: July 25 and August 3
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Beach Slippers Decoration
No boring beach slippers anymore! This workshop teaches out-of-the-box creativity and handicrafts, so your beach slippers will be bright and eye-catching.
Date: July 26 and August 1
Time: 12pm -10pm
Pouch Bag Decoration
Your child will be encouraged to decorate a pouch bag using buttons and embroidery. This is an excellent project and helps your child develop an essential skill set.
Date: July 27 and August 3
Time: 12pm -10pm
Face-painting
Children can choose from a host of quirky designs – from animals to superheroes, Disney characters and more – and get a fun face paint.
Date: Thursday – Saturday
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Ride the Virtual Jet Ski
City Centre Me’aisem invites visitors of all ages to try out its thrilling Virtual Reality game in Summerland this season. Participants will be kitted out with VR glasses and will get to ride a virtual jet ski and get the chance to win toy gifts.
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Summer Painter for Mum and Dad
At City Centre Me’aisem, customers who shop for AED 500 at any store including Carrefour can take home customised tote bags and caps with summery motifs, such as flamingos and pineapples by a professional artist at the mall.
Date: Thursday-Saturday
Time: 2pm – 10pm
Don’t forget to tag #citycentremeaisem to all your ‘Summerland’ experiences on social media.
