5 Places and Activities to Try For Your Next Summer Playdate

As the school year comes to a close and the culminating ceremonies are done, it’s now time for parents to step up and think of ways to keep the kids busy this summer.

Yes, the warm weather is upon us once again – ’tis the season for maximum hydration, outdoor adventures, and cool havens for those days when you really need to beat the heat!

If you’re thinking of simple but fun playdate ideas to do with your kids and their friends, here are a few activities and places to try!

Weekend Wild Child blends the best of nature and play through regular themed educational activities for kids and their families. Their goal is to provide a multi-sensorial experience outdoors, offering the experience of a “classroom without walls.”

They offer a year-round curriculum called “Urban Nature School,” with daytime activities in various parts of the metro, such as Manila and Quezon City. Venues are, of course, beautiful green spaces – whether forest, farm, beach, or an outdoor spot in the city.

From singing and movement, arts and crafts, and storytelling to mindfulness and exploration, each session is carefully designed to maximize the venue and the experience, for both the young and young-at-heart.

You can also sign up on a per-session basis, so you can work it around the best time for the families and kids.

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Website: https://weekendwildchild.com/ | Contact: 0995-4566391 | Rates: Depends on activity

For the more particular parents of 1-7-year-olds who want to get their kids ready for school in a fun way, in the company of their chosen friends, KinderClub’s mobile playdates are a great option.

An 8-session bundle specifically tailored to your child and their friends, mobile playdates can focus on school readiness, arts and crafts, science, tutorials, or whatever it is you would like the kids to learn.

The best part is, the playschool can happen in the comfort of home! Of course, KinderClub also has some on-site options for those who don’t have the space to hold it in their residence.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinderclub.ph | Contact: 0917-173 6472 | Rates for 8 Sessions: Php8,000 / child (5 kids), Php8,800 / child (4 kids), Php9,600 / child (3 kids)

What could be more fun than learning a new skill with your peers? Fitness Bee offers both year-long and seasonal age-appropriate classes for kids of all abilities, from sports and music and movement to reading and writing. They even have Filipino classes for those who want to help their kids solidify their language skills in preparation for big school!

Parents and kids will be spoilt for choice as they offer a wide range of classes covering various interests and preferences, thanks to their partnerships with instructors and play-based groups.

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Website: https://fitnessbeeph.com/ | Contact: 0995-8925578 | Rates: Depends on the class and the number of sessions

Got young kids itching to go out and play but you can’t get away from work? Then head over to Taylor’s Play Cafe, where a fun and spacious play area meets a co-working space for parents and companions who still need to hustle!

At the cafe, your kids can enjoy playing their hearts out with friends, thanks to the bright and colorful space that creates endless opportunities for pretend play. At the same time, facing the play space is a dedicated work and dining area for parents who need to multitask.

Charging stations are available to keep devices fully-powered, and there’s a food and beverage menu to keep tummies full without having to go out and buy.

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Address: G/F, The Strip Mall, Circulo Verde, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Quezon City | Contact: taylorsplaycafe@gmail.com | Rates: Php700 for an all-day Play Pass (inclusive of one adult companion)

If you don’t have the energy to plan logistics or organize a venue-based event, you can keep it simple by inviting your kids’ friends over and hiring an experienced childminder via Inna Circle.

Thoroughly vetted and trained, Inna Circle’s childminders are either teachers-in-training, experienced caregivers or helpers with overseas experience, or kid-loving adults with a background of looking after their own siblings or relatives. What’s great about them is that most of them are trained in first aid and are capable of mixing learning and play, having been equipped to provide kids educational experiences wherever the session will be held.

Navigating the site to book a session is easy, as all the information is available as you go along. You also have the luxury of selecting your preferred childminder based on your location, and their full profiles (and even parent reviews) are up for your own deliberation! Do note that for a larger group of kids, you may have to hire more than one childminder – this is to ensure that all kids are safe and looked after.