Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) will feature a 10-day line-up of family-friendly virtual and physical wellness offerings across the island.
Photo Credit: Wellness Festival Singapore / Facebook
Venue: Various Locations island-wide & online
Date: 3 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: Various timings
Fee: Free & Paid
Led by the Singapore Tourism Board in collaboration with public and private sector partners, the first-ever edition of the Singapore Wellness Festival will feature more than 120 holistic wellness experiences island-wide, including a range of fitness, emotional and mental wellbeing, and lifestyle focused programmes to rejuvenate your body and mind.
With so many programmes to look forward to, we have put together a list that you and your family can look forward to!
Tours & Trails
Photo Credit: AITIA Institute Singapore / Instagram
AITIA Well-being Quest
Venue: Fort Canning Hotel, The Glass House
Date: 11 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 2pm
You and your family and friends are invited to form groups of 4 to 5 and embark on AITIA Institute’s Well-Being Quest – a scavenger hunt designed to soothe and calm frazzled nerves. Expect to fully engage your senses as we mindfully walk, slow down to the natural rhythms of Mother Nature in lush natural surroundings and practice the zen of slow eating for lunch. Mindful Facilitators will be on hand to assist in deep dives as we uncover and seek to understand ‘Well-Being” more holistically. If you would like to spend time meaningfully and purposefully with your tribe, this would be the ideal opportunity to be inspired in your everyday inquiring journey.
This participation in our Well-Being Quest is a more profound invitation to how you can positively impact your own life and tune in with our curated conscious activity.
Catch a Break, Kayak Fishing
Photo Credit: Kayak Fishing Fever
Venue: East Coast Park, Carpark B1 & C4 Sentosa, Tanjong Beach Carpark 2
Date: 3 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 7am to 11am, 1pm to 5pm
Fee: $129
Experience the most thrilling way to catch a fish in Singapore with Kayak Fishing Fever. Rocket through the water on leg-powered fishing kayak to the best fishing spots in Singapore. You can learn everything you need to know about kayak fishing techniques on the gentle waves of East Coast Beach or Sentosa, home of Singapore’s richest reefs. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned fisherman, we’ll have a trip that’s perfect for you! This trip is suitable for groups as small as 1 person or as big as 12 person. So bring your family and friends and have a whale of time on the water.
On these trips, you’ll battle a variety of tropical fishes like Snappers and Groupers, while surrounded by a picturesque landscape of Singapore. As we paddle around the waters in Singapore, you'll learn about the islands, our wildlife, our marine life, Singapore maritime and also about Singapore city. At the end of the trip, our guides will cook and prepare some of the fishes caught during the trip for you to get an actual taste of Singapore.
Finally, we will provide you with everything you need, such as Penn and Rapala tackles, high-quality vests, VHF Radios and all the instructions you can handle! All you have to bring is your hat and sunscreen.
Educational Goat Farm Tour
Photo Credit: Hay Dairies Pure Goat Milk / Facebook
Venue: Hay Dairies Pte Ltd, 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4 Singapore 718859
Date: 4 to 5 Jun 2022 | 11 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
Fee: $9.50
The goat farm tour will be specially curated for the WFS audience to incorporate educational content related to sustainability, health and nutrition. The farm will share about its sustainability initiatives and the nutritional benefits of goat milk and products.
The package is inclusive of:
- 200ml bottle of fresh goat milk per pax
- 1 packet of Alfalfa Hay per 2 pax for goat feeding
- 1 souvenir (Hay Dairies cotton bag) per pax
- 1 activity book (with stickers) per child
- Customised tour
The tour is suitable for all ages, but especially families with children. Visitors will also be able to explore the farm vicinity at their own pace.
Escapade to Lazarus
Venue: Marina at Keppel, 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore 098382
Date & Time: 4 & 11 Jun 2022, 2pm to 6pm | 5 & 12 Jun 2022, 9am to 1pm
Fee: $150/ Individual (min. 6 to go)
Step onboard the one and only Repurposed Vintage Chinese Junk and head towards Lazarus Island to relieve some stress from Daily Living. Be Grounded with Nature on many levels - find your equilibrium with the Waves in the Seas and find your footing with the Sand on the Beach. We will board at Keppel Marina and sail towards the Southern Islands.
Along the journey, be entertained by the Tales of the Seas, starting from our Spice Trade history to the lesser-known Folktales surrounding the Islands, and This would be an escapade from the City on the Seas. Upon reaching the Islands, be comfortable with the diversity around you and slowly ease into the zone of natural wellness on the island. Execute some Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques where our Guide will walk you through some sources of stress and coping mechanisms.
On the way back to Singapore, be reminded of Gratitude and Positive Psychology as we discuss the science of Happiness at a very basic and brief level. After this short escapade, you should feel rejuvenated and therefore feel the increase in subjective well-being of your life. You have just experienced an outdoor wellness program instead of the indoor clustered dark spa room.
Half Day Sentosa Hike & Lunch
Venue: Cove Village, 1 Cove Avenue, Singapore 098537
Date: 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 & 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 2pm
Fee: $980 per group (max. 6 persons)
We will kickstart this private group activity with an exclusive hike up Mount Serapong on the Serapong Trail, where the participants will experience an immersive nature and heritage walk for approximately 2 hours. The walk can be as energetic or relaxing as the group prefers. This hike, being organised in a restricted area, will allow for the group of friends of family to take time out together in nature. Since the pace is unhurried, the participants will get the opportunity to learn more about their surroundings and notice the flora and fauna which our busy lives don't allow us to on a day to day basis, creating a mindful connection with the forest. After the walk, the participants will enjoy a healthy 3-course menu at The Cliff at the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.
Merli Wellness Trails
Photo Credit: Wellness Festival Singapore / Website
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Fort Canning Park, HortPark
Date & Time: 2 to 19 Jun 2022, 12am to 11.59pm
Fee: Free | Register here
Join Merli and Friends on a walk for a mid-year reset as they guide you through a mindful journey on how to rejuvenate yourself!
Begin your journey at any of the three of Singapore's many beautiful nature parks that will make you feel refreshed at the end of the trail. Activate the event app and walk around the park to search for the checkpoints. Collect as many heart points as possible in 60 or 120 minutes. Look out for special boxes for a pleasant surprise! Answer the questions set by Merli and Friends, and you might unlock some special characters for this event!
Each entry is entitled to 10 attempts for you to collect as many heart points as possible. You can replay the trail to break your high score or try the other trails at the remaining two parks!
Mark your achievement by getting a limited-edition Merli Wellness Souvenir Pin at only S$9.80 (including postage)! You are required to download the 42Race mobile app to join this event. Find out more here.
Kampung Fun - Family Adventure
Venue: Kampung Kampus, 91 Lorong Chencharu, Singapore 769201
Date: 5 Jun & 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Fee: $48.15/Adult | $37.45/Child
Kampung Fun - Family Adventure is an outdoor tour and farming experience for the family. The programme starts with an immersive farm walk around an organic community farm, where you'll see native vegetables, fruit trees and herbs, and perhaps meet the farm chickens. After the tour, the whole family can make organic compost together and pot a plant. Finish up with a light farm to table lunch in our rustic backyard kitchen.
Kranji Explorations
Venue: Hay Dairies Goat Farm, 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4, Singapore 718859
Date: 10 Jun 2022
Time: 9am to 12.30pm
Fee: $80.25/Adult | $69.55/Child
Kranji Explorations is a multi-farm tour of three popular local farms - Hay Dairies Goat Farm, Jurong Frog Farm and Nippon Aquaponics. Besides touring the farm, meeting farm animals and learning about local agriculture, participants get to feed goats and harvest aquaponics vegetables. The tours finishes with a farm to table lunch on Nippon Aquaponics.
SCSM Tour de Singapura
Venue: Sentosa, Gardens By The Bay, Changi Beach, Kampong Glam, MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park
Date: 3 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 12.01am to 11.59pm
Fee: Free
To embrace well-being and offer accessible experiences, Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is holding 5 virtual runs on our Virtual Club platform. Each virtual run will bring you through a recommended curated route, taking you on a tour around Singapore.
Welcome to SCSM Tour de Singapura. Each run has a different set of distance and location. Simply create an SCSM VC account, sync your current running app to our VC platform, choose the VC challenges and clock in your run! Spot the iconic silhouettes for each location as you earn an exclusive digital badge upon completing each VC challenge. Complete all 5 runs to hit an accumulative distance of a full marathon (42.195km) and win a Champion badge designed specially to celebrate the WFS!
All 5 virtual runs are available from 3 June 2022. Start off light with 'Beach Breeze' as the recommended route takes you through Sentosa. Rejuvenate yourself with 'Floral Wonders' at Gardens By The Bay. Take on the challenge with 'Coastal Conqueror' as you race through Changi. Take a trip down some of Singapore's cultural heritage spaces with 'Heritage Dash' at Kampong Glam. Finish off strong with 'Nature Explorer' at MacRitchie Reservoir Park and unlock that Champion badge!
Fit for all ages, join in the runs as we discover Singapore and celebrate wellness!
Hi #JustCheckingIn Virtual Journey
Venue: Virtual | Online
Date & Time: Anytime
Fee: Free
It may not always be obvious when someone you care for is going through a tough time. Which is why, all of us play an important role in reaching out and giving them the support and comfort they need.
Join us on a free experiential journey and learn tips that will help you navigate these check-in conversations with ease. Play a fun game, take an exciting quiz, customise cute e-greetings for those you care for and stand a chance to win a prize when you complete all stations.
Experiences
The Wellness Sensorium
Photo Credit: Wellness Festival Singapore / Website
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 (Nearest Car Park: The Meadow Car Park)
Date & Time: 3 Jun 2022, 2.30pm to 9.30pm | 4 to 12 Jun 2022, 9.30am to 9.30pm
Fee: Free | Register here
The Wellness Sensorium is a special multi-sensory experience at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay. Each of the 6 experiential zones offers a fun, innovative and instagrammable introduction to holistic wellness.
Come join us in a contemporary healing experience with the Sound & Light Bath, get in touch with your emotions together with the community at The Monument of Good Vibes or engage in a mindful stone stacking ritual in a mini maze. One can also overcome hurdles at a light-hearted obstacle course, On Track, or lead others in a spin orchestra to raise your heartbeat.
Sign up for a wide range of free daily wellness programmes at the Sensorium Masterclass Studio, including slow-stitch meditation, fitness workouts, nutrition and wellness talks, a cooking demonstration and mental health circles.
Wellness Festival Weekend @ Jewel!
Venue: Shiseido Forest Valley, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666
Date: 11 to 12 June 2022
Time: Various timings
Fee: Free for all activities except Forest Bathing
From 11 to 12 June 2022, visitors to Jewel Changi Airport can enjoy exclusive complimentary fitness and health classes at the Shiseido Forest Valley, set against the backdrop of the HSBC Rain Vortex.
Enjoy Taichi (a workout that promotes serenity through gentle movements) with Sea Games Gold Medalist - Lee Tze Yuan, adrenalizing spin classes, KpopX, K-Kardio and even Forest Bathing and more around the HSBC Rain Vortex. Bring your family too and bond over Active Health's Play Mat workshop.
These classes are organised by Jewel Changi Airport Devt, Changi Airport Group, SportSG and STB.
For more information, visit this link.
City Skyline Coaster Design
Venue: 30 Raffles Avenue, #02-05, Singapore 039803
Date: 11 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Fee: $60/ Individual | $100/ Pair
A perfect way to destress and unleash your creativity, design your own personalised coaster while onboard the Singapore Flyer. Take inspiration from the beautiful view surrounding you as you work on your masterpiece.
At the end of the 60-minute session, bring home your own handcrafted memento to remember this wonderful day. Come along with your family and enjoy some bonding time together this June school holidays!
Your guided City Skyline Coaster Design Workshop includes a 60-minute art session spanning over two rotations on the Singapore Flyer, with complimentary admission to Time Capsule after your flight.
This activity is suitable for everyone, from ages 3 and above.
Equine Wellness Programme
Photo Credit: Singapore Turf Club
Venue: 1 Equestrian Walk Singapore 737863
Date: 3 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 9am to 12pm
Fee:
- $220+/ Individual (Incl. riding and insurance)
- $180+/ Individual (Excl. riding and insurance)
- Subject to availability and excluding of the prevailing GST
The Equine Wellness Programme offered by Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre is specially curated by the Centre’s expert partner to improve participant wellbeing through equine interaction. Equine therapy is documented to be a powerful way to reconnect with your thoughts and feelings. The session will leave you with positive feelings sparked by the special connection with equine and with nature.
Social benefits of the programme include helping participants to gain self-awareness, thereby building trust and confidence and enhancing problem-solving skills. The physical requirements of interaction with horses improve cognitive functions, tone muscles, enhance flexibility and build motor skills. Celebrate the return of calm and peace being away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by lush greenery while connecting with majestic yet gentle horses. There is no better way to relieve stress.
Participants will learn all about horses at the start of the three-hour programme. Establish rapport with your horse and gain confidence as you learn horse grooming / leading techniques that will lead to your ability to independently guide a horse. Grow your self-awareness when you saddle up and ride your horse. Feel the wind in your hair and a sense of achievement when you are able to ride your horse to complete a simple obstacle course.
Events
COMO Wellness For Life
Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Singapore. 402 Orchard Rd, #06-01/02, Delfi 238876
Date: 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 12pm | 1pm to 3pm | 4pm to 6pm
Fee:
- Per 2 hour time slot: $80/ one Adult & Child (aged 3 to 12 years)
- Single ticket admission: $60/Adult, $35/ Child (aged 3 to 12 years)
COMO Shambhala Urban Escape will host a full-day open house on 12 June 2022 to inspire individuals, couples, young families and children to embrace fun and curiosity in their journey towards lifelong wellness.
A knowledge-based approach to understand and support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, guests can look forward to experience an immersive full day of programmes, such as nutrition and wellness workshops, fertility coaching, talks on Traditional Chinese Medicine, partner yoga, pilates and mindfulness-based art and movement for children.
- 10am to 12pm: Couples starting a family
- 1pm to 3pm: Families with babies and children (from 0 to 6 years)
- 4pm to 6pm: Families with children (from 0 to 12 years)
For more immersive experiences, join our wellness classes from 4 to 11 June 2022 at Sensorium, Gardens By The Bay.
Zentosa Fest
Venue: Sentosa, Islandwide
Date & Time: 3 - 19 Jun 2022, 7am to 9pm
Fee: Free and Paid
Zentosa Fest, a play on Sentosa’s name, will transform Singapore’s iconic leisure destination into a wellness island retreat, leveraging Sentosa’s scenic environment and island charm to help guests escape, rejuvenate, and recharge, away from the stresses of urban living and grind.
Organised as part of Sentosa’s 50th anniversary celebrations, specially curated wellness-themed stayover programmes, beach activities, and a diverse pipeline of lifestyle offerings would be held across Sentosa throughout the month of June, helping guests discover the art of living well.
The Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, for instance, will be transformed into an escapade called “Stress Stop”, which will feature meditations, breathwork, and sound bathing sessions; while Palawan Green will be transformed into a tentpole Zentosa Festival Village, featuring masterclasses, sports workshops, and outdoor performances.
A Night at the Airport
Photo Credit: Changi Airport Group
Venue: Changi Experience Studio, #04-300, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666
Date: 28 May to 25 Jun 2022 (Every Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun)
Time: 9am to 8am (next day)
Fee: $78/ Adult | $88/ Child
The sold-out "A Night at the Airport" family camp is back by popular demand! The action-packed itinerary promises tons of fun as families spend quality time bonding together.
Get up and about on an exciting and educational Amazing Airport Quest to conquer challenges and gain useful insights about what makes Changi Airport the best airport in the world. Covering Jewel, Terminals 1 and Terminals 3, clock steps and boost your fitness at the same time!
Next, unleash your creativity at the specially curated airport-themed craft workshop. Create your very own stunning HSBC Rain Vortex keychain or magnet, bring home a Jewel-exclusive rainbow-coloured scratch-art masterpiece and design your very own aircraft.
That's not all. Visit Changi Experience Studio (CES) where a state-of-the-art digital experience that highlights fascinating tales about Changi Airport awaits. Awake your senses feel the adrenaline rush at the singing garden, heart-pumping runway race, immersive challenges and more.
Finally, wind down and indulge in the lush greenery of the Canopy Park before ending the day with a hot shower and magical sleepover at CES (air mattresses provided!). Enjoy a relaxing evening of games and fall asleep to the soothing sounds and enchanting view of the HSBC Rain Vortex.
Kids & Family Yoga @ EXPO
Venue: Singapore EXPO, Atrium 4, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
Date: 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 7pm
Fee: $1.99/Child
A playful and fun yoga-inspired community event for families to pause, reset and restart together. Participate in yoga poses individually or with a family partner and take home some great memories, movement ideas as well as a free yoga mat.
Mindfulness Play for Families
Venue: Singapore EXPO, Studio+ in Timbre+, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
Date: 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 7pm
Fee: $1.99/Child
Take time. Pause and reflect. This June holiday, choose activities that are more meaningful and focus on the overall mind and body wellness of your child and loved ones. Engage in activities designed to help build better self-awareness and learn ways to better manage our emotions. Activities include creating calm jars and picking affirmations, as well as games like large bubble play, canopy play and more.
For more information, visit the link here.
Parent-Child Wellness Day
Venue: Willow Stream Spa, 80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560, Level 6 or Online via Zoom
Date: 4 & 11 Jun 2022
Time: 11am to 4pm
Fee: $185+ (1 Adult & 1 Child)
Tailored for kids aged 4 to 8 years, this session can be held in person or via Zoom where parent and child can have an opportunity to bond while working on their core and flexibility. There will also be a blindfolded segment during the class focused on cultivating trust and improving their sense of spatial awareness. After the session, the duo can enjoy access to our swimming pool for 90 minutes, and a guided tour around our on-site Aquaponics farm before heading to The Eight for a wellness meal by the pool. Round off the day with a thoughtful memento to bring home, a bottle of dressing or infusion made with herbs from our Aquaponics farm.
For more information, visit the link here.
Playtime at Toybox
Venue: Singapore Zoo & River Wonders (80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826)
Date: 28 May to 26 Jun 2022
Time: 11am to 4pm
Fee: Toybox Playtime Bundle from $52 (includes Singapore Zoo & River Wonders Admission, Toybox Experience passport for access to 12 activities across 2 parks and 1 limited-edition keychain)
It’s Playtime at Singapore Zoo and River Wonders! Join us and discover the amazing world of animals as you take part in fun and exciting activities with Toybox!
Gallery Wellness Festival 2022: Art Restores
Photo Credit: National Gallery Singapore / Website
Venue: National Gallery Singapore & islandwide
Date & Time: 3 to 12 Jun 2022
The arts play an important role in nurturing social, emotional and mental wellbeing, with the power to uplift spirits and improve wellness.
From 3 to 12 June 2022, look forward to islandwide arts offerings in the heartlands and city centres. In the Civic District, National Gallery Singapore will offer experiences including Somatic Movement workshops that allow participants to express themselves through qi gong, silat and other movements accompanied by traditional instruments and an eclectic playlist; a Slow Art programme that encourages mindful art appreciation and an immersive Sound Bath Experience specially designed for 10-14 year olds to enjoy soothing sounds that will relax the body and mind.
Let's Connect!
Photo Credit: National Arts Council
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute (in-person) & Zoom (online)
Date: 7 Jun 2022
Time: 3pm to 5pm | 5pm to 6pm
Fee: Free
Let's Connect! returns this June with a focus on well-being!
More than ever, the arts plays an important role in supporting and uplifting communities. In particular, the creative modes of expression provided by the arts can offer a rich and rewarding way for anyone to strengthen their emotional, mental and social well-being.
Join us as we hear from arts and community sector practitioners on carefully designed arts programmes that allow participants of various profiles- from children to seniors with dementia, to build confidence, process difficult emotions and improve their mental health.
Speakers:
- Amanda Chong (Playwright, The Feelings Farm)
- Chang Mei Yee (Applied Theatre Practitioner) and May Wong (Head, Allied Health Services, St Joseph’s Home)
- Rosemary McGowan (Applied Theatre Practitioner)
- Yvonne Farquharson (Founder and Managing Director, Breathe Arts Health Research, UK)
Hope You Are Well Bundle
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum, Lobby, 018974
Date: 1 May to 3 Jul 2022
Fee: $18 | Get tickets here
One of ArtScience Museum's latest exhibitions, Hope from Chaos: Pandemic Reflections, begins with a free introduction titled Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World by the renowned Smithsonian Institution, highlighting the concept of “One Health” and recognising the connectedness of human, animal and environmental health. This is followed by a deeply evocative, meditative and personal encounter with the stories and practices of artists who offer us insights into their lives and work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Hope You Are Well" is a new package, created for the Wellness Festival Singapore, that aims to provide you with a holistic experience to enjoy the exhibition, reflect with the help of the booklet whilst enjoying a healthy drink at the SweetSpot cafe at the museum lobby.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Eat Right, Feel Right
Venue: Virtual, via Zoom
Date: 4 Jun 2022
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Fee: Free | Register here
Tackle common eating challenges through interactive activities with your child and find out how you can prepare healthy meals at home together. Let’s make family mealtimes healthier and fun!
Session includes interactive games for children, recipe demo and practical tips for parents on nutrition for kids and how to overcome challenges with early eating behaviours.
Suitable for parents/caregivers with children aged 3 to 6 years.
Family Fun Time
Venue: Sentosa, Level 2 of Palawan Kidz City
Date: 11 to 12 Jun 2022
Time: 10.30am to 6pm (Each session is 45 minutes)
Fee: Free | Register here
Join Captain Happy and the Bunny family on an adventure in Happy Land at Sentosa, where you and your child can bond through exciting hands-on activities to get a healthy head start! In this adventure, learn more about helping your child eat healthier and gain useful tips on ways your family can do so.
Inclusive of: a free activity kit that parents will do with their child on the day itself.
Suitable for parents/caregivers with children aged 3 to 6 years. Each registration is for one parent-child pair. Limited slots available.
Little Ones, Big Emotions
Venue: Virtual, via Zoom
Date: 8 Jun 2022
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Fee: Free | Register here
Helping your little ones manage big emotions can be a daunting task. Join us in an interactive parent-child workshop where you can gain knowledge and skills on strengthening communication with your child and improving their mental well-being.
This is a 2-hr programme that comprises two segments:
- (an interactive workshop in the first segment, where parents can look forward to learning more knowledge and skills to develop their children’s mental wellbeing; and
- a parent-child bonding activity in the second segment, where parents can put their newly-acquired skills into practice to improve communication with their children.
Suitable for parents/caregivers with children aged 3 to 6 years.
Parent-Child Wellness Workshop
Venue: Block 16A Dempsey Road Singapore 247695
Date: 11 Jun 2022
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Fee: $135 | Please email sayhello@b-together.sg to arrange for registration and payment.
Participants will learn the knowledge and skills to better communicate with their children, take control of their personal well-being through interactive activities.
A 2-hr session that is inclusive of:
- Welcome & Ice breaker games
- Michaelina Turrell mini workshop/session on ‘How to communicate with your child’
- Granola Making
- Break while serve Wellness Juice & Canapes
- Candle Making
- Bonding through touch
- 15 min Hand massage session
- Parent to learn how to massage their child & vice versa
- End with 5 mins meditation/ mindfulness (this is a grounding exercise - can also help both parent & child with any stresses or anxiety in daily life or learning to take some time out to relax, think and reflect)
There are two challenges for the parent & child to work together on and to learn the roles of communication:
- Baking/Cooking - The child will take charge and the parents will take direction from the child. There will be cue cards and a take-home of the activity to do at home again.
- Candle making - the parent will take the change and the child will take direction from the parent.
For more information, you may visit the WFS website and/or WFS's Facebook and Instagram. #wfs2022
