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Pumptrack
Fifty metres of fun is what children of all ages will encounter at the
V&A Waterfront’s new temporary pumptrack between Saturday,
25 June and Sunday, 17 July this winter at Quays Square (in front of
the African Trading Port). A pumptrack is a continuous track where
the rider uses an up and down ‘pumping’ motion to propel the
bicycle/scooter forward instead of pedalling, providing the perfect
tool to improve balance, learn skills and improve confidence on
a bike. Open from 10.30am - 3.30pm daily, helmets, bikes and
scooters will be provided free of charge. Not entirely restricted to
children, adults are also encouraged to explore the Pumptrack.
Reptile Garden
Some of South Africa’s most fascinating reptiles will occupy Jubilee
Hall in the V&A Waterfront’s Watershed for the month of June,
making for an exciting excursion for parents and children during
the school holidays. From Rock Monsters to Monty the Giant
Python and the twin Boa Constrictors on display, visitors will gaze
on reptiles of all shapes and sizes, watch live snake shows, learn a
little more about our scaly friends via educational short films on
show, read fascinating facts and stats about reptiles at our pop-up
Reptile Lab, and meet some of our experienced snake handlers.
Running from 18 June -18 July, access to the Reptile Garden also
includes sand art, LEGO tables and a PlayStation terminal to keep
young ones occupied for a while, and parents are welcome to visit
our on-site cafeteria while their kids keep busy. The Reptile Garden
is open daily from 10am to 6pm and tickets are available from
www.webtickets.co.za.
Rugbytots First series: 4-8 July Second series: 11-15 July.
Mornings: 10h00 -10h30 (2 to 3.5 yrs), 10h30-11h15 (3.5 - 5 yrs),
11h15-12h00 (5 -8 yrs )
Afternoons: 14h30–15h00 (2 to 3.5 yrs), 15h00–15h45 ( 3.5 to 5 yrs ) ,
15h45–17h00 (5 to 8 yrs)
Croquet Lawn (outside Springbok Experience Rugby Museum)
Innovation Station
High-energy creativity and playful fun will be the order of the day
at the Innovation Station, scheduled daily over the holiday period.
Parents are invited to bring their little ones to the V&A Waterfront
Centre Court for workshops that focus on encouraging exploration
and stimulating children’s imaginations and problem-solving skills
as they tumble around in a safe and stimulating environment.
Overseen by four engaging facilitators, this year’s workshop
theme is ‘recycling’ and seeks to instil a positive, environmental
appreciation message in young children’s minds. The daily
workshops will focus on the processes of designing, making,
prototyping and playing with recyclable materials, and cost R20
per child per day. It will run at the Centre Court within the Victoria
Wharf Shopping Centre for 13 days from Tuesday, 28 June to
Sunday, 10 July between 11am and 6pm. No bookings are required
and entry can be paid for on arrival. Please note: Depending on
demand at the time, play time at the Innovation Station may be
limited to one hour per child.
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Game Drives: Morning and evening 3-hour game drives offered on the
Kapama Private Game Reserve, giving guests a chance to see the Big 5. For
safety reasons, no children under 6. Times: 6 to 9am and 4 to 7pm.
Accommodation: An eco-friendly self-catering cottage is set within the
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