KidsSTOP is an edutainment facility designed for kids 3 to 7 years old. It offers a range of hands-on activities for young children, where they get to learn about the four seasons, energy conversion, parts of the human body, gravity... in a fun way. Children also get to role play as pilots, construction workers, doctors and nurses.
KidsSTOP operates two sessions per day for the general public. On weekdays, session 1 runs from 12pm to 3pm and session 2 runs from 4 to 7pm. On weekends, session 1 runs from 10 to 2pm and session 2 runs from 3 to 7pm. Tickets are valid for only one session. What this meant was that the place was not overly crowded, and the children did not have to wait for more than 5 minutes at each station.
The boys enjoyed working with blocks, balls and a make-believe crane at the build zone.
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| Bob the Builder |
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| Operating a "crane" |
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| Bob at his work bench |
Then they pretended to be pilots at the flight zone. The boys had a glimpse of what a cockpit looks like, though it probably doesn't look as complicated as an actual airplane's.
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| Pilots wannabes |
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| Pretending to fly a plane |
Next we tried our hand at converting kinetic energy to light and sound energy. The children could either pedal with their legs or work a hand-crank wheel.
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| I can generate wind and light energy! |
Through shopping at a supermarket, the boys learnt about the different food groups, and the importance of eating healthily. They had fun filling their shopping baskets and couldn't resist "buying" their favorite chocolates.
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| Basketful! |
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| Beep! Beep! |
At the human body section, we got to measure our weight. Nathan, who weighs about 16kg, is as heavy as a bag containing 2,540 $1 coins.
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| As heavy as 2,540 $1 coins |
We also saw the various part of the human body and understand the functions of some of our organs.
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| Dr Nathan at work |
Nathan also experienced free falling and the effects of gravity. I was surprised he agreed to try, but he refused to go more than once. After being suited up, he was told to lie on a slide and hold on to a handlebar. The handlebar was raised to a height of 4 meters, and he was supposed to let go! Wheee!
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| Suited up an ready to go... |
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| Hold on tight! |
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| Higher! |
All in all, it was an afternoon well spent. Recommended for families with kids aged 3 to 7 years old.
See you there!
For details on tickets, opening hours and latest maintenance schedules, check out
KidsSTOP's official website.
