The annual school winter break begins today ushering in the holiday season and leaving parents scrambling to find ways to keep their kids busy for the next three weeks. We have a few suggestions.
Who says it never snows in Cambodia? They’ve obviously never been to Snow & Ice World in Sen Sok, where it’s so cold you can see your breath. The icy wonderland is full of fun winter activities for the kids, with slides, ice carousels and a field of powdery white snow. It is also home to the Kingdom’s only snowman, ever.
The entry ticket comes with a rental parka and boots, but you’d be well advised to bring some extra layers and gloves if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the frozen indoor themepark.
Yes, Santa Claus is coming to Phnom Penh, and he’s bringing the missus. Starting December 18, the Once Upon A Christmas Camp is a five-day winter program for kids packed with fun and engaging holiday activities. Each day a new Christmas character will stop by and visit the kids. The RSVP list is rumored to include Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves, and Elsa and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen.
Japanese fitness center Gunze Sports is hosting swimming lessons for kids at its indoor pool in Borey Peng Hout over the winter break. Divided into two five-day courses, the lessons aim to help kids 5-12 years old overcome their fear of the water and – with the aid of a float board, master the basics of swimming. It’s a great way for your kids to cool off, burn some energy and make new friends.
The chance on Phnom Penh getting snow for Christmas is remote, but you can still get into the holiday spirit at Factory’s two-day White Christmas event. The free weekend market features a food and gift vendors, a festive Christmas parade, live music performances and a screening of the children’s animated film “The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol” (check their film schedule or you might end up taking your terrified kids to “The Meg 2” screening by mistake). And be sure to stick around on Saturday for the free song and dance performance by students and staff of Singapore Global Community International School.
Lots of schools are offering full and half-day “camps” during the winter break and Mulberry International Preschool has packed its program with festive themes and activities. Split into three weeks, kids age 2-6 will join in on the fun making Christmas crafts, masks and holiday yummies. There will also be ice activities, a talent show, and movies & popcorn. Some expat parents might like that the school has scheduled the sessions so they don’t fall on Christmas Day, leaving time for the little tykes to open their presents.
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