The June school holidays are 30 days long. That's a month of "I'm bored" if you're not careful. While playgrounds and screen time have their place, they shouldn't be the only plan. Workshops give children something different — a focused, hands-on experience where they make something, learn something, or try something they've never done before. Here are 10 workshop types worth considering, spanning art, science, cooking, sports, nature, and more.
What makes workshops different from a regular outing? Three things. First, they're guided — someone is there to teach, support, and keep your child engaged. Second, they produce a result — a painting, a cake, a robot, a plant. Third, they build skills — focus, patience, problem-solving, confidence. A good workshop keeps a child occupied for 1–3 hours and sends them home with something to show for it.
Here are 10 types of workshops running across Singapore during the June 2026 holidays (May 30 – June 28). We've included a variety of categories so you can mix creative, active, and educational options across the four weeks.
Art workshops are the most versatile option on this list because the range of formats is enormous. Your child could paint on canvas one week, build a mosaic coaster the next, sculpt with clay the following week, and paint a 3D figurine in week four — all at the same studio. No other workshop type offers that kind of variety within a single category.
Art Journey is our top recommendation here because they offer more creative formats under one roof than any other studio we've found: canvas painting, mosaic art, clay art, 3D figurine painting, sand art, tote bag painting, and more. Each session is standalone — no term commitment needed. And they accept children from age 3, which most studios don't.
Ages: 3 and above
Why it works for June: Your child can do a different art form every single week. Each session produces a finished piece to take home.
Book: artjourney.sg/book-now
Science Centre Singapore and various private operators run hands-on STEM workshops during the June holidays — robotics, chemistry experiments, electronics, slime-making, and engineering challenges. These work especially well for curious, logical-minded children who love knowing how things work. The Science Centre's holiday programme page usually publishes their June lineup by mid-May.
Good for: Children who enjoy building, testing, and problem-solving.
Kids baking workshops are hugely popular during the June holidays. Studios like ABC Cooking Studio, Genius R Us, and Baker's Brew run kid-friendly sessions where children learn to make cupcakes, cookies, simple pasta, or local snacks. The best part? They eat what they've made. These workshops teach measurement, following instructions, and patience — plus they're one of the few enrichment activities that genuinely excite picky eaters.
Good for: Foodie kids. Children who enjoy following step-by-step instructions.
Coding camps run by operators like Saturday Kids, Roboto Coding Academy, and Code Campus teach children to build simple games, animations, or apps using platforms like Scratch, Minecraft modding, or micro:bit. These workshops develop computational thinking and digital literacy — skills that complement rather than replace creative activities. Multi-day camps (3–5 days) are common and give children enough time to build something substantial.
Good for: Children who love screens — this channels that interest into something productive.
Swimming intensives, multi-sport camps, martial arts taster sessions, gymnastics, and tennis clinics are all widely available during June. These work well as counterbalances to indoor creative workshops — your child gets physical activity, coordination training, and social interaction with other children. Many community centres offer subsidised options.
Good for: Active, energetic children. Pairing with calmer workshop days.
NParks runs nature-themed workshops at various parks and gardens throughout the school holidays — guided nature walks, bug hunts, terrarium-building, and gardening sessions for children. HortPark, the Botanic Gardens, and various community gardens often host programmes. These connect children with the natural world and provide a refreshing counterpoint to screen-heavy indoor activities.
Good for: Nature-loving children. Younger kids who enjoy sensory outdoor experiences.
Companies like ACT3, The Little Company, and Wild Rice offer kids' drama workshops during school holidays. Children learn improvisation, storytelling, and stage presence through games and group performance. These are particularly good for children who are expressive, love stories, or could benefit from building confidence in speaking and presentation.
Good for: Expressive, social children. Shy kids who need a safe space to build confidence.
Several music schools offer holiday taster sessions where children can try an instrument (ukulele, drums, piano, guitar) without committing to weekly lessons. These are a great way to discover whether your child has a genuine interest in music before investing in a term-long programme. Some also offer rhythm and percussion workshops that work well for younger children.
Good for: Children who love music but haven't tried formal lessons yet.
Pottery workshops using a wheel or hand-building techniques give children a completely different creative experience from painting. The tactile, meditative quality of working with clay is calming, and children produce functional objects — bowls, cups, small vases — they can actually use. Studios like Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, The Potters' Guilt, and Mud Rock Ceramics offer kids' sessions. Note that fired pieces usually need to be collected 1–2 weeks after the session.
Good for: Children who enjoy tactile, focused activities. A great complement to painting workshops.
NLB libraries run free storytelling sessions, book clubs, and creative writing workshops during the June holidays. Private programmes like Young Writers also offer holiday creative writing camps. These are wonderful for bookworm children or those who need to strengthen literacy skills — and they're among the most affordable (often free) workshop options available.
Good for: Avid readers. Children who enjoy stories and want to create their own.
The beauty of June being four weeks long is that your child can try multiple workshop types without rushing. Here's one way to think about it:
Week 1 (May 30 – June 5): Start creative — art workshop at Art Journey. Ease into the holidays with something hands-on and fun.
Week 2 (June 6 – 12): Go active — sports camp or swimming intensive. Burns energy and balances the indoor time.
Week 3 (June 13 – 19): Try something new — coding workshop, drama taster, or pottery session. This is the exploration week.
Week 4 (June 20 – 28): Wind down — another art session, a nature walk, or a library programme. Keep the final week calm before school restarts on June 29.
Don't overschedule. One workshop per week is plenty for younger children (ages 3–5). Older kids (8–12) can handle two per week if you balance active and calm days. Leave room for unstructured play, rest days, and the occasional "do nothing" afternoon.
Book early. Popular June holiday workshops fill up quickly — especially art, coding, and sports camps. Most operators open bookings 2–4 weeks before the holidays begin.
Pair workshops with free activities. A workshop doesn't need to fill an entire day. Combine a morning art session at Art Journey with an afternoon at Jurong Lake Gardens (free, and just 10 minutes away). Or a coding camp day with an evening hawker dinner. The best holiday schedules mix structured and unstructured, paid and free.
For a full list of 20 things to do this June — including free parks, nature trails, and budget-friendly ideas — see our comprehensive June holiday activities guide. And for creative workshop ideas specifically, check our guide to 14 school holiday workshops that boost creativity.
Art Journey is open daily throughout June. Canvas, mosaic, clay, figurines, sand art, and more — a different project every session. Ages 3+. No term commitment.
Book a June SessionThe MOE June school holidays run from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 — a total of 30 days. Term 3 starts on Monday, June 29.
The range is wide: art and creative workshops (painting, mosaic, clay, mixed media), science and STEM workshops, cooking and baking, coding camps, sports and movement camps, nature and gardening programmes, drama and theatre, music tasters, pottery, and reading and creative writing programmes. Most are available for children aged 4–12.
One workshop per week is ideal for younger children (ages 3–5). Older kids (ages 8–12) can handle two per week if you alternate between active and calm activities. Leave room for unstructured play and rest days — overscheduling makes the holidays stressful rather than enjoyable.
Most workshops start from age 4–5, but some creative studios like Art Journey accept children from age 3. Look for programmes designed specifically for younger children — shorter sessions, sensory-rich materials, and a low-pressure environment.
Popular workshops fill up 2–4 weeks before the holidays begin. Art, coding, and sports camps are particularly high-demand. Book as early as possible for your preferred dates and times, especially for weekend and late-morning slots.
Yes. NLB libraries offer free storytelling and creative writing programmes. NParks runs free nature workshops at various parks. Community Centres often have subsidised holiday programmes. These can be combined with paid workshops for a balanced and budget-friendly June.
Art workshops are indoor and air-conditioned (important during hot June weather), produce finished take-home pieces, don't require prior experience, and offer enormous variety across sessions. A child can try canvas painting in week 1, mosaic in week 2, clay in week 3, and figurine painting in week 4 — all at the same studio.