Sengkang Babies

[ Advertorial ]

In October’s Pioneer Magazine, I was surprised to see a special Pioneer Kids section, exclusively for kids! A Children’s Day surprise 🙂

The Army, Navy and Air Force from SAF were all featured.
The theme was “My SAF Learning Adventure“, and the stories were about kids who got to know first hand about their parent’s role in SAF.

I am sure the simulations are more realistic than those found in gaming arcades, and that the kids were filled with pride seeing their parents in uniform, serving the nation.

The Corporate world has those “Follow your parents to work” campaigns, but the SAF version is way much cooler.
Imagine kids proudly sharing in class, my mum works on the RSS Formidable!

Kids do not need to know about push-ups, stand-bys or SOC (Standard Obstacle Course) during their “orientation” through Pioneer Kids.

But I took the opportunity to share with them that behind each moving Ship, Plane or Tank, there was a whole support group working tirelessly in the background (away from the limelight).
Kudos to the support team for keeping the SAF machinery running, everyone has a role to play when it comes to the defence of Singapore.

There are extra activities for kids in Pioneer Kids. They can try to spot camouflaged soldiers in “Jungle Adventure”.

.. or perhaps construct a paper Terrex. When I told them I was from Armour, and I rode on the M113 and Bionix, they just wanted to know whether they had aircon like the Terrex haha.

I have two sons whom I might encourage to be career soldiers. They love adventures and are keen to see the wider world outside of Singapore (I suspect my girl might be keen too).

Personally, I miss the SAF “Open Houses”! The real big-scale ones, not those shopping mall engagement booths 🙂
(read our Air, Sea and Land open houses here)

These open houses showcase the latest gadgets in SAF, and allow for families to interact with the crew and even engage in dog-fight simulations.
I am sure many remembered the Terrex, Chinook and RHIB rides, or the cute Smart uniforms from the three services 🙂

Kids adored the thrills and these are experiences which money cannot buy. For those who are interested to know more about the SAF, do follow CyberPioneer Facebook.

You can grab a e-copy of Pioneer Kids at this link –> https://www.magzter.com/SG/Defence-Media-Centre,-MINDEF/PIONEER-Singapore/Entertainment/187604

[ Media Invite and Tickets Giveaway ]

School exams are finally over, we were thrilled at the opportunity to chill at The Rink JCube.
(Read on to find out how you might win a pair of tickets)

Once we spotted JCube building, Boon Xin asks “Is it Ice Cube or JCube? (it rhymes)”. I told her we are going to play with Ice in JCube haha :p

Our previous experience was back in 2012 (read post).
The Rink is located on the third floor, and “skeleton” is only available during Halloween.

The first thing you need to do is to rent a pair of ice skating boots($3.50 per pair), helmets and gloves are optional and available for rental too, bring your own socks.

Do take note locker is for one-time usage only.

No worries if you are a beginner, there are penguins, snowman and seal (fees apply) to help you glide more gracefully! The seals are especially good for adults (I am one of them) to camouflage your clumsy balancing act :p

(Image on the left credit May from MM Littlee)

Family photo can be a challenge if you are amateur skaters. Getting everyone to stop together, posing and balancing is a huge task! Grab a friendly “Ice marshall” (those in yellow) to help you with some photos 🙂

Cute right?

After some warmup rounds, kids slowly dump their “animals” and went solo 🙂

Falling down is part of the learning curve. Just when you think you are confident and tries to go faster, BUMP!
But kids are generally fearless and quickly pick themselves up again.

I cannot balance well, and sucks at roller blading and skate boarding too. It would be embarrassing to land on my bum in front of the live audience haha 🙂

We have heard of Bumper cars before, but on ice? One third of the rink is “fenced” off just for the “cars”. Fees are $10 for 8 minutes, and cars are only available on Saturday between 5.15pm to 9.30pm.
Kids still prefer normal ice skating compared to the bumper cars 🙂

It can be cold, tiring and sweaty at different phases. But FUN and Laughter always accompany the families!

Ice Skating rates (per two hours) and promotions.

Additional tips to enjoy your ice skating experience :
– wear a jacket and glove (cushion your fall too)
– long sleeve and pants can minimise abrasions
– kids like to tailgate, but they do not know how to stop during emergency. Remind them to keep a distance.
– Go in an anti-clockwise direction, center rink is for the professionals, and do not cut across the rink
– No selfie sticks for obvious reasons

– Address :
2 Jurong East Central 1
Level 3, JCube
Singapore 609731

– The Rink JCube Website and Facebook.

~~~ ~~~ ~~~ x3 pairs to Ice Skating tickets to giveaway ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

Thanks to The Rink, we are giving away three pairs of tickets.
(Each ticket is worth $17.70, inclusive 2 hours admission and skate boots rental).

1. Contest is on our Fanpage
2. Fans must first LIKE The Rink and SengkangBabies Fanpage
3. Leave your name and email on our Fanpage (or you can message email address)

4. Share this page (refer step 3) on your Facebook Wall and tag @SengkangBabiesBlog
(so that we know you are participating)

5. Contest ends 17 Nov 10pm, and three winners will be randomly picked
Winners must respond within 48 hours or we may pick another one.

6. Terms and conditions of the tickets passes:
– Valid for 3 months from date of issue
– Valid Mon to Sun (except eve of PH, PH and Private/ Special Events)
– The Rink reserves the right to change the Ice Skating appointment (due to unforeseen circumstances)

*This contest is only for those with a valid Singapore address.

Sengkang Babies

Pioneer Magazine Kids edition :)

Ice skating Fun at The Rink JCube