UNUSUAL FUN ACTIVITIES

Art Jamming

Almost all youngsters like drawing and painting. Professionals are available at Lourensford Art Jamming to teach your kid through the usage of their materials and motivate them to create more fascinating and complex artworks than they could at home!

PLAY MINIGOLF

While honing hand-eye coordination, this is a terrific approach to start friendly competition. Try Polkadraai Strawberry Farm or Strand Water World; the mini-golf course at Lourensford Wine Farm is placed in a gorgeous environment. All offer plenty of other kid-friendly entertaining pursuits. At Lourensford the art jamming and mini-golf are right next to each other!

ICE-SKATING

There isn't really anywhere else in Cape Town to ice skate besides Grand West Station. Luckily, it's a great place to go that's well-run and has a mini-rink for kids and a food court around it. The movies, video games, and ten-pin bowling alleys are all close by, so you'll have a great day. Learn to skate as a child, and you'll have many happy memories of times spent on the ice. Every day, there are three 1.5-hour classes. A lot of hockey teams practice at the rink, and good teachers are also available for figure skating with some lead time. The smaller micro-rink is great for teaching younger kids how to skate, while the bigger rink with its up-to-date music and bright lights will appeal to older kids. In the food hall, there are many places to get food to go, like Burger King and Nando's. The family could spend the whole day at the rink because there is a movie theater close by.have sprung up all around Cape Town. We suggest the one in Grand West Casino because there are so many other things to do there. Ice-skating is a fabulous way to improve children’s balance and fitness in a relaxed social atmosphere.

TEN-PIN BOWLING

Some people make bowling look like a very easy sport or game. It takes a lot of motor planning to bowl. For many people, having to use both arms and legs at the same time is very hard. Sometimes it can be hard to move forward while controlling the ball with one hand. To do this, the brain and body need to talk a lot. When kids work on their motor planning skills, they do better in school and sports. There are now a lot of bowling alleys in and around Cape Town. We suggest the one in Grand West Casino because there are so many other things to do there.

THE CERAMIC CAFE

It's fun for kids to make 3D shapes, and the ceramic café in Raithby has lots of them. Get your ticket to have it oven-fired by a professional, and then pick it up a few days later. It will be a good pot, vase, piggy bank, or gift. This is a fun thing to do at parties or just on the weekend with friends. Great for children’s spatial sense and creativity.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

WATER-SLIDING

Kids can enjoy the exciting waterslides at Water World in Strand, or they can play on the many jungle gyms nearby. Kids love water slides and pools of all kinds in the summer. There is a putt-putt course and a sea rescue building right next door. Both are on the beach. With pools and slides of different levels, there is something for kids of all ages. This spot has a pizzeria and takeout where you can get a wide range of tasty meals at reasonable prices. It also has a big wooden play gym to keep the kids busy.

BUILD SANDCASTLES

You do not have to spend money on every excursion! Children like making sand castles and moats. Wet sand adheres to itself precisely at the water's edge. Keep your children under constant supervision. Incoming waves will put your child's fort to the test. Here are some excellent kid-friendly beaches:

STRAWBERRY PICKING

Picking strawberries is a joyful pastime that connects children to nature. Allow the youngsters to explore the outdoors and understand the true significance of food. Polkadraai Farm includes a food court and large jungle gyms to help you enjoy your day at the park. You may also choose from a number of other activities, like pony rides, tractor rides, and mini-golf.

ZIP-LINING

This enjoyable sport improves children's muscles, balance, and general fitness. Available at Blaauwklippen Wine Farm, along with the cycling course. Elgin River Lodge is also a great option for a glamping trip. Acrobranching at Muldersvlei offers a more thorough obstacle course.

GO FISHING

Huckleberry Fish Farm allows youngsters to learn the skill of fishing while also enjoying the great outdoors. Many youngsters, having grown up with on-demand technology, want instant gratification. Children who practice patience get a sense of success and pleasure in themselves every time they pull in a fish while fishing. It teaches children how to cope with disappointment by demonstrating that failure (to catch a fish) can be overcome through perseverance. Fishing is an excellent approach for young children to develop their motor skills. Cognitive development is assisted by hand-eye coordination and the use of both sides of the body necessary to balance on a boat while holding a rod. Teaching a child fundamental engineering and survival skills, such as knot-tying, can help them become more nimble and dexterous.

CANOEING

Enjoy glamping and spending time around the bonfire. Large Jenga blocks are available. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with your own braai, or eat pizza at a restaurant. Many watersports are offered for older children, including canoeing, skiing, and tubing. Many canoes allow youngsters to experience this exciting outdoor pastime. A high swimming skill is required. Canoeing is also offered at Kleinmond Beach, the franchise "Kayak Adventures," as well as "Waterfront Kayak" and "Blue Rock" in Somerset West. Only older youngsters with great swimming abilities will be considered.

EXPLORE A MAZE

Children enjoy activity books that include mazes. Of course, they'd want to find their way through a genuine maze. A big maze composed of clipped vines is located close to the playground area at Vergelegen Wine Farm. The herb garden also includes many clipped hedges, which toddlers see as mazes.

CLIMB A TREE

In today's age of compact living in the concrete jungle, many youngsters spend a lot of time playing computer games in cramped apartments. Green Point Park has several low and robust trees that youngsters may climb. These are situated near the jungle gym area. Parental help is vital.

HAVE A PICNIC

Every youngster enjoys sitting on a blanket on the lawn with their friends and family and eating all of the delicious goodies that have been brought in a picnic basket. Many wineries provide pre-packaged picnic hampers. Pack your own picnic and enjoy it at one of Cape Town's many well-kept public parks. We propose Jan Muller Park in Bellville. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Helderberg Nature Reserve, and Green Point Park.

INDOOR PLAYPARKS

THE MAGIC COMPANY AT GRAND WEST

Grand West offers a variety of children's activities, including the only ice rink in Cape Town. The Magic Company, located close to the Ice Sation and Cinema, offers a variety of arcade games and attractions for children of all ages. The laser shooting arena and ten-pin bowling alley give ample entertainment for the entire weekend.



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PLAYALOT

Playalot near Cape Gate, has walls of different difficulty with safety equipment and trained marshals to enable children to participate in this exciting sport. The indoor play facility has trampolines, super slides, 3D theatres and many other exciting facilities for children to enjoy healthy fun. This is a fantastic wall climbing venue and kids can gain strength, flexibility and mental dexterity in this challenging sport.



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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

CHEETAH PAARDEVLEI OUTREACH – PAARDELVLEI

Children get a wonderful opportunity to see wild animals that are well-cared for at this important conservation site. Cheetahs, caracals, and cervals are some of the enormous felines that inhabit in Paardevlei. In addition to increasing awareness about the need to protect South African farm-raised cheetahs, this conservation program works with cheetah ambassadors from across the world to increase the population through captive-born breeding activities. They are not only the most elegant and visually appealing wild cats, but they are also the fastest. Leopard tortoises, bat-eared foxes, black-backed jackals, and meerkats may all be seen here.



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BIRDS OF PREY AT THE SPIER WINE FARM

At this critical wildlife sanctuary, owls, eagles, and other raptors are saved and raised to secure their survival in South Africa. To witness them in action, attend at feeding times. Youngsters will enjoy connecting with nature, and Spier Gardens and Lake provide a wealth of activities and sights for them to enjoy.



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RADLOFF PARK

During your stroll to Radloff Park in Somerset West, you will undoubtedly observe several varieties of domestic dogs. You may enjoy riding with your friends and having your own picnic beside the river here. Wading through some small riverine rock sections allows youngsters to connect with the great outdoors at this park, which provides considerably more shade than others during the hot summer months. Close parental supervision is essential.

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SENSORY SPIER GARDEN

This unique design mixes native plant-only landscaping with playground equipment. Tucked away in a remote area, it's like discovering a secret garden close to the farm's main park.

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FEED A LAMA

Children like lamas almost as much as pandas. Now, in Cape Town, your children may feed these gorgeous farm animals. The Alpaca Loom Coffee Shop is located just outside of Paarl. Purchase the stunning tapestries produced on-site and introduce your children to the fascinating art of loom weaving. Combine your journey with a visit to the Fairview Cheese Farm or the neighboring Spice Route.

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EARLY LEARNING WITH RAINBOWLEARNER COMING SOON

The Rainbow Learner series seeks to promote literacy to youngsters as early as possible with eye-catching graphics and strong writing. Your child will go from alphabet knowledge to three-letter words via fascinating bedtime stories like "The Lost Cat" and "Pig had Fun," which are delightful tales that both parents and children will cherish.

Rainbow Learner Maths Workbooks exercises are meant to gradually build on one another, supporting pupils in establishing usable mental representations. Because of this new technique, children may understand complex ideas at a much younger age than anticipated!

The book "Rainbow Learner - Teaching Children to Draw," which will soon be available on Amazon.com, divides realistic drawing into four basic ideas. This gives youngsters a solid foundation in art by training them to draw realistically at an early age in a controlled way. This enables the natural growth of expressive compositions.

The Rainbow Learner Series of workbooks and instructional materials is currently under development and is projected to be available on Amazon.com in early 2026.

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