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Indoor Entertainment

Play Centres

Amazing Place - (Formally Kidszone)
Kidszone is now closed downstairs. A new play area has opened up on the top floor at Pacific Place Mall (next to Kidszania). It has all the usual climbing, sliding, jumping, spinning activities that our little ones love! This is an ideal spot to let your children run wild while you eat or shop! It isn't cheap but it is unlikely that children would want more than an hour there, it isn't that big. Socks are required. There is also an arcade area attached for the older kids.

6th floor Pacific Place Shopping Mall, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53, SCBD Complex, Jakarta 12910

• 10:00-22:00
• cash only Rp 70,000/hour/child (discounted on weekday mornings)

Bondies - CLOSED. UPDATED Oct 2011
This place has a big dining/lounge & cafe area, a library and a great indoor playground, as well as art and craft activities for the kids. The soft play area has a ‘socks only’ policy and there are tunnels, ladders, bridges, ball pools and slides. Moms can sit at the dining area or at the cafe which is on the same level as the kids play area. The cafe has an excellent range of snacks, salads, pastas, Asian food and beverages with a great kids' menu. It's also a party venue, so call ahead.

Jl Ampera Raya 135, Kemang
Tel: 021 7884 7437

• 11:00-23:00 daily
• Cash only Rp. 35,000/child

Circuz Party and Play
Your children will enjoy this small but clean play centre. Best to come early before it gets too noisy. Bring your nanny and enjoy the mall while they play. Also offers party packages and ballet and chess lessons. Call for more details as schedule varies.

Pondok Indah Mall 2, 2nd Floor #224
Tel: 021 7592 0540

Citaku
Good for crawling babies and up. The ball pit was the largest I've seen in Jakarta. Drop your kids with the nanny and do your shopping at Hypermart (like Carrefour). No English is spoken and socks required. There is also a Timezone in this mall. The centre is just off the toll road to Bogor, with the same exit as JPEC Sentul stables, so you can go for a pony ride afterwards.

Bellanova Country Mall GB-02 Sentul City, Bogor
Tel: 021 8792 3970

• 11:00-22:00 weekdays, 10:00-21:00 weekends
• Classes offered from 15:00-18:00 daily
• Cash only, Rp 10,000/hour

Fun Place
A slightly different style to some of the other centres. This one includes a drum kit, basketball hoops and other ball games. There is a large soft-play area for babies and toddlers with a ball pit, Little Tikes play equipment, and a little book area. There are many fast-food outlets nearby on the same floor. Suitable for ages 1 to 7. Plaza Senayan is a short walk (yes, walk!) away so it’s a good place to tie in with a shopping expedition.

7th Floor STC Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika Pintu IX, Gelora Senayan
Tel: 021 5793 2007

• 11:00-20:00 Mon-Fri Rp. 30,000
• 09:00-21:00 Weekends Rp. 45,000

Giggle the Fun Factory
Jakarta & Indonesia's first indoor water play centre! The water play section is not open until December 2010 but there is a dry play centre area as well. A bright airy space with a lovely area for smaller children including slides, swings, ball pit, mini wheel barrows and foam blocks to move about and build with. There is plenty of seating in this area for parents too and it has a nice feel to it. The older children's area is much like any of the other play centres - climbing, sliding, tunnels, not very big but enough to do to occupy an hour or so. We went with two 7 year olds and a 3 year old and our 3 year old definitely got more out of the experience than the older children! We visited on a Saturday afternoon but as the centre has only recently opened it was not busy or too noisy. The water play area looks like it will be most suitable for under 6's, it is elevated waterways at the right height for toddlers and young children, our 7 year olds would be towering over it. There were plastic aprons hanging up so we assume that children can wear these to keep their clothes dry. At Rp 50,000 entry for all day play it is good value for younger children. The toilets are clean but have no toilet paper, there is no soap when washing your hands nor paper towel for drying hands so go prepared, perhaps these vital things will be introduced as they get more organised. Socks are needed for the dry play area, both for children and adults. There is no catering within the play area and actually not a huge amount of food options on Level 5 of the mall but we found more options in the basement. Kidz Station toy shop is due to open on Level 5 soon but FX Lifestyle X'nter really does not have a lot of shops in it, we were surprised.

FX Lifestyle X'nter, Level 5, Jl. Jendral Sudirman - Pintu Satu Senayan, Jakarta
Tel: 021 2555 4600 ext.2412

Hoops Arena - NEW LISTING Jan 2012
For all budding basketball fans, this is the place to be. Opened late 2011 in Kemang, at last you can meet up with your friends and shoot some baskets indoors!
There is an enclosed full-sized court and half-sized court, and a smaller open court especially for the little ones. The basket heights are adjustable and the flooring has been imported from America.
You can also sign up for the Hoops Academy  to learn all the skills needed,8-17 years old. Sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 09.00-11.00.
The head coach, Mr.Dana Pandawa, is professionally trained and speaks excellent English; he also coaches at some of the International schools in Jakarta. Sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 09.00-11.00.
Food and beverages are available which you can enjoy whilst watching the mega TV, showing screenings of professional matches.
There is also a shop selling clothes and original Jordan brand basketball shoes (the only place to get them in Jakarta) No small sizes available. Showers are also available for your use.
This would be a great location for a birthday party, you can bring your own cake otherwise must use the restaurants  on site.
NOTE-Sports shoes MUST be worn on the courts.

La Codefin Building 3rd floor (use the lift to 2nd floor and then go upstairs)
Jalan Kemang Raya No.8

07.00-23.00 daily
Tel: 021-7181638
info.hoopsarena@gmail.com
www.Hoops-Indonesia.com

Lollipops Playland & Cafe
A great place to entertain all your children from 1 - 12 yrs. A large, multi-level indoor adventure playground. Ball blaster with 8 canons. Ball pools. Bungee trampolines. Giant inflatable slide. Velocity. Special toddler area for young children. Nintendo Wii & Fit screens. Separate party room. Cafe serving a wide range from cappuccinos to light meals. Don't forget your socks!

Senayan City 6 th floor # 602, Jl. Asia Afrika lot.19, South Jakarta
Tel: 021 7278 1639
Fax: 021 7278 1649
http://www.indonesia.lollipopsplayland.com/

Gandaria City Shopping Mall - read a review of this location here.
Jl. KH. M. Syafi'i Hadzami No. 8 Gandaria, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan 12240

Also at Mal Kelapa Gading

• 10:00-22:00 7 days a week including public holidays

My Playmall
Spacious play area with ball pit, tree-house, air-guns, bouncy castle, and Little Tykes and Step 2 toys. Also offers an early childhood educational program for children ages 18 months-5 years (High/Scope Indonesia (US-based curriculum based on the work of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget) and a Step 2 distributor). Offers birthday party packages and after-school activities such as Edu-Drama led by the Julia Gabriel Centre, arts and crafts by Mitra Hadiprana, dance, yoga, music, and cooking. One of the few play centres where a parent can take a toddler and a preschooler and safely watch over both.

Senayan City 4th Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan, Jakarta Selatan
Tel: 021 584 1059
Email: ike.myplaymall@yahoo.com
Web: www.my-playmall.com

• 10:00-21:00 Tue-Sun
• 12:00-21:00 Mon

Pirate Playground
Am amazing pirate ship, aimed at 6 to 15 year olds, comprising of walkways and an obstacle course which the children have to attempt by way of a harness attached to what they call a 'skytrack' (an overhead rail). The obstacle course is really high up so the harness is necessary, staff are on hand to assist. Small children can play in the ball pit and on the toddler equipment which is (confusingly) in the same area.
In addition there is a bungy trampoline and bouncy castle climbing wall in a glassed off area at the front, near a nice cafe. These activities cost extra. There is also a sandpit in this area.
Socks are required for all activities.

Pejaten Village Mall
Jl. Pejaten Raya

• 10:00-21:30 Daily
• Rp 40,000 per Child on weekdays
• Rp 60,000 per Child on weekends
No time limits

Rimba Baca Library - NEW LISTING Feb 2012
Do you miss going to the library with your children?
This library stocks mostly children’s books for ages 0-12 years old. Fiction, cookery, non-fiction, design etc.
Become a member for a small fee and borrow 5 books at a time.
5 day time limit lending period for children’s books, longer for others. There is a penalty for late returns.
There is a drawing and colouring area in the library too.

Jl.RSPP No 21 Cilandak, Jakarta  Seletan(behind Fatmawati Hospital)
Tel: 021 7664517
rimba.baca@gmail.com
www.rimbabaca.com/v02/

• Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00
• Weekends 10.00-18.00

Tamani Kids Adventure Land
A cozy, cheerful place for children. The playground consists of soft tunnels and slides to keep the children busy and entertained at the same time. A note for younger children is that the tunnels and slides are on the steep side. There is a small separate soft play area for babies/toddlers. Socks are required. The package of Rp. 25,000 per child entitles every child to unlimited time in the play area (unlike Gymboree) and rewards him/her with an ice-cream at the end of the play session. So there is no problem in getting the kids to come away from the play area at the end of the play session!! The Cafe which calls itself “Adventure Land” also hosts birthday parties. Since Tamani Kids has become an extremely popular venue for birthday parties and it is often closed for the same, it’s advisable to call them before taking the kids for a play date there.

Jl. Kemang Raya No. 5
Tel: 021 719 8077
Fax: 021 719 6823

• 11:00-18:00 Tues-Fri
• 11:00-20:00 Sat- Sun, Mon Closed
• Rp 20,000 per Child

Kidzania
An educational miniature town, Kidzania is a kid-size replica of a city with buildings, streets, and cars running around the city. Here your kids will perform role playing games and learn the complexities of the adult world. They will have to work to earn a salary and be cautious about what they’re spending. Here kids can be firefighters, pilots, race car drivers, doctors, etc. And kids are really thrilled to be in this adult world! The city even has ATM installed all around for the kids to withdraw their Kidzania money (kidzos).
Weekdays can be busy because of school groups. You can check their website for the numbers of people are coming in on the day you’re planning to go. Weekends are frantic! Check out their informative website for ticket prices and further info. They will host birthday parties.

6th floor Pacific Place Shopping Mall, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53, SCBD Complex, Jakarta 12910
Tel: 021 5154 888
Fax : 021 5154 777
Email : info@kidzania.co.id
www.kidzania.co.id

• Mon-Thur:
7 hours Duration: 09:00-16:00
5 hours Duration: 11:00-16:00

• Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays:
Session 1: 09:00-14:00
Session 2: 15:00-20:00

@ america
@ america is a cutting edge digital centre where you can explore and experience the United States through discussions, web chats, performances, interactive games, debates, live events and exhibitions. This inter-cultural centre was developed by the U.S Embassy in Jakarta along with Indonesian and American partners to build relationships between young Americans and Indonesians. This is a really interesting place for children and young adults aged 15 and above. The topics are changed every two months.

There is an auditorium, a fantastic 3D Goggle earth screen; plenty of touch screen computers and when you register you can use the in-house tablet computers. Students can also find out about studying at an American university. There are friendly e-guides on hand to help you out.

The security checks are what you would expect upon entering: no food or drink allowed, bags must be put under lock and key.

Pacific Place Mall, 3rd floor. Unit 325. Jakarta
www.atamerica.or.id

• 10.00-21.00 Daily
• Entrance and registration free.

Arcade Games

Time Zone
A large and very noisy indoor arcade with tons of games to play. You purchase a card at the cashier and the Rupiah amount is put on the card. You then use the card to swipe to start each game or ride. Some games spit out tickets that are redeemable for prizes. After many weeks of bringing home small prizes, our son is now saving his tickets to get a larger prize some day. There is a toddler area and for older ones, the games are what it’s all about! Our 4-year-old really enjoys the basketball toss games and the water squirting ones as well. They have basically every kind of game you can imagine. Check web site for all locations.

www.timezone.co.id

• 10:00–24:00 Daily

Bowling Alleys

Spin City
A modern 22-lane bowling alley that offers at least 5 bumper lanes. Also located on the premises, is a large billiard parlor with 17 Brunswick tables. It is always recommended that you call before you go in case there is a birthday party. Bring socks.

Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X'nter (EX) Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav 28-30
Tel: 021 315 7227

• 10:00-23:00 Sun-Thurs
• Mon-Thurs Rp 29,000/Game
• 10:00-24:00 Fri-Sat
• Fri-Sun Rp 35,000/Game

• Nominal fee for shoe rental, bring socks

Star Lane Bowling
New and plush. There are 20 alleys, all with computerized scoring and some have comfy sofa areas. Shoes are all brand new but make sure you bring socks. They have junior alleys with bumpers. Bowling is for children over 5.

Pasaraya Grande Level 7 Theater Bld. Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2
Tel: 021 726 0170

• 10:00-22:00 Daily

Artha Gading Bowling Centre
The smallest shoe size available is 1 and children must wear bowling shoes. Ten bumper lanes are available though not grouped together.

Mal Artha Gading Jl. Artha Gading Selatan No. 1 Jakarta Utara
Tel: 021 4586 3730

Cinema

Enjoy a trip to the cinema, the soundtrack is in English, seating is comfortable and tickets are inexpensive. A list of the films playing and where they can be viewed is on the Cinema 21 website: www.21cineplex.com.
Another plush (and independent) theater can be found at Pasaraya Grande. Or, for something a little different, head to the IMAX theater at Taman Mini Indonesia.

Karaoke

Strings Family Karaoke
Has 9 rooms for some family karaoke fun. Reasonable prices and rooms range from small (2 people) to large (30 people). English, Japanese, Mandarin and Indonesian songs available. They will also rent "mobile karaoke" for parties.

Ruko Dharmawangsa Square No. 17, Jl. Dharmawangsa VI, Jakarta Selatan
Tel: 021 7278 0561

Vizta-Family KTV Karaoke - NEW LISTING Feb 2012
Newly opened in Kemang Square a Karaoke location for the whole family. You can host a birthday party here,food and drinks are available. Many other locations in Indonesia.

Kemang Square, 1st floor Jalan Kemang Raya no.3a Jakarta
• 11.00-02.00am
Tel: 021 71792866,021 71792781
Website: www.vizta.co.id

Laser Game Indonesia

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LaserGame uses a combination of sensors, laser technology, and customized software to make the experience as surreal as a computer game. Even the theme is partly inspired by computer games. Our briefing room is done in a spaceship theme and filled with specially designed vests that have blinking sensors that players will wear during a game. As the game begins, the 2 teams enter the darkened, black-lit arena. Music and lighting effects all set the stage. The players tag their opponents with blasts of red phaser beams. When you get zapped, you simply re-energize, and get back into battle.

This is not about war... It is more a strategic tagging game. There is no pain and no paint in this game!

Our game is safe for kids, friendly for girls, and yet challenging for boys. We offer the fun experience in an airconditioned game arena. Age 8 - 88! Rental of whole unit for parties is per hour. Please call for more information.

Birthday Parties also catered for. Read a review

Jalan Kemang Raya 16A
(opposite Kemang Food Fest, turn right into small street after La Codefin on one way system)
Tel: 021 718 1921 / 021 718 1918
Email: contact@lasergameindonesia.com
www.lasergameindonesia.com

• 11:00-23:00 Mon-Thurs
Rp 40,000/1 session, Rp 70,000/2 sessions

• 11:00-12:00 midnight Friday
• 10:00-12:00 midnight Sat
• 10:00-21:00 Sunday
Rp 50,000/1 session, Rp 75,000/2 sessions, Rp 90,000/3 sessions

Laser Golf
Located upstairs from Laser Game in Kemang, this glow-in-the-dark indoor putt-putt golf is great entertainment for kids and the young-at-heart! They have golf clubs in a range of heights/sizes to suit kids of all ages. Our 3yr old faired just as well as mum, and even got a hole-in-one! If taking young children just be aware that the whole upstairs is in total darkness: the walls and ceilings are black, but are decorated with lovely neon murals of the deep sea. I'd recommend taking few personal effects with you - your hands will be busy with your club and as it's dark there's not really anywhere safe to leave a handbag etc. which would be an even bigger issue at peak times with lots of people around. Scoreboards available for those who have the competitive edge, we didn't bother this time as the focus was just on fun. If going with a group they allow a max. of 4 people per hole at any one time - just like the real thing!

Birthday parties also catered for.

• 10:00-21:00 daily, including public holidays
Rp 30,000 per person for 9 holes, or Rp 50,000 per person for 18 holes.

Princesa-The Real Family Karaoke
This is a great location for all Karaoke fans!
The decoration is new; there are 15 rooms of different sizes, each with a different decor. The VVIP room, decorated in a Princess Disney design, is large enough for 20 children. For more information

Lego Experience Centre

Mikrobot Experience Centre is a place where everyone who loves LEGO can come and share their experiences. See the wonders that you can do with this amazing bricks. LEGO Education provides fun, engaging and educationally-rich solutions for children age 6 and up. Our solutions are based on a hands-on learning approach, which allows children to become actively involved in their own learning process. Mikrobot Experience Centre make an excellence choice for individual who seek for quality play through a series of activity while at the same time encouraging creative thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Our well-trained instructors will provide endless activities that will keep you excited. Sessions are for 90 minutes and cost Rp 150,000 per child, first session is at 11 a.m.

A review of this centre by a Jakarta mum; my son made a Lion robot which he could make 'growl, leap and eat' a bone by clicking on the computer program that he was shown how to use while constructing his robot. There were some displays of working model and piles of Lego in boxes to construct the mikrobot of their choice. We went shopping while my son and his friend were there having filled out a form and left our mobile numbers with the staff. You can also purchase sets of WeDo Lego (not cheap!) which are not available in the shops to construct your robot, software costs are extra. Having checked the Lego website this is a new concept only available in a few countries and one of them is Indonesia! Our son loved his time there and we will definitely go again.

Senayan City Shopping Mall, Crystal Lagoon L47-02, Jl Asia Afrika
Tel: 021 7278 1087
www.mikrobot.com

Live Entertainment

www.qserveonline.com
This web site will tell you about future live events in Jakarta. Older children will no doubt be interested in the pop concerts.

www.sistic.com.sg
See what events are happening at various indoor and outdoor venues in Singapore and Malaysia with Singapore’s biggest ticketing agency.

Museums

Museum Nasional (National Museum)
Currently the Musium Nasional houses collections of more than 100,000 prehistoric, archeological, and historical treasures. Also hosts a varied annual cycle of visiting exhibitions.

Jl. Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir
Tel: 021 381 1551 ext. 17
www.museumnasional.org

• 08:30-11:30 Tue-Thu
• 14:00-18:30 Tue-Thu
• 08:30-13:30 Sat

Gedung DUA8
For a little bit of Indonesian culture in the heart of Kemang, take your family to the ethnic galleries in gedung DUA8. There are collections of art and cultural items from different parts of eastern Indonesia, such as tribal weaponry from the Asmat people in Papua. The collections are not extensive and it will take you about 30 minutes to see everything in this modern, air-conditioned museum. Although you are given a leaflet in English on arrival, the information on the artifacts and photographs is in Indonesian which is a shame. Hopefully this will change if you put your comments in their visitors’ book.

Jl. Kemang Utara No.28
Tel: 021 7170 2049
Fax: 021 7179 1419
Email: gedungdua8@cbn.net.id
www.gedungdua8.com

• 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
• Free Admission

Museum Layang Layang (Kite Museum)
The Kite Museum displays a variety of both modern and traditional kites from Indonesia as well as batik. As well as visiting the museum it is possible to make or paint your own kite. Ceramic and batik making is also on offer. The museum also caters for group visits. See our party page if you wish to hold a birthday party here or the organisers will make kites in your home for the party.

Jl. Haji Kamang No. 38, Pondok Labu
Tel: 021 765 8075
Email: museum_layang@yahoo.com
www.museum-layang.com

• 09:00-17:00 Daily; Closed on National Holidays
• Rp 10,000 Entrance Fee; Rp 40,000 for kite painting, ceramic making, batik making.

Museum Tekstil (Textile Museum)
Housed in a lovely, although slightly decaying, French-designed, 19th century building with a vegetable-dye garden at the back. In the workshop, you and your children can have a go at your own batik creation. Bring a white cotton T-shirt which has been washed two or three times or the museum will supply you with one. Draw a design on with pencil beforehand and you will be shown how to apply wax over the outline using the canting or wax pen. The T-shirt is then dyed and after boiled to remove the wax. As children will be working with hot wax, it is advisable they wear a long-sleeved T-shirt, long trousers and closed shoes. Aprons are supplied. Tie-dye, silk painting and hand printing is also available. This is definitely more fun if you get a group together, not least to make the journey there seem quicker!

Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun No. 2-4, Petamburan, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Barat
Tel: 021 560 6613
Contact person: Pak Bayu (speaks English) Hp: 0812 995 0644

• 09:00-15:00 Tue-Sun
• Entrance fee: Adults Rp 2,000, Children Rp 600
• Cost of Batik session: Rp 50,000

Balai Seni Rupa (Museum of Fine Arts)
Fatahillah Square has 3 museums (puppet, fine arts, and city) as well as a lovely old-world restaurant, Cafe Batavia. The square itself is a scene of kite flying, bazaars, and general bustle on the weekends.

Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 2 Kota
Tel: 021 692 6091

• 09:00-15:00 Tue-Fri
• 09:00-14:30 Sat

Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum)
At Fatahillah Square, this museum usually offers a full puppet and gamelan show on Sunday mornings.

Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27 Kota
Tel: 021 692 9560
Email: muway27@indosat.net.id

• 09:00-15:00 Tue, Thu, Sat
• 09:00-16:30 Fri
• 09:00-14:30 Sun

Planetarium
45-minute shows on weekdays (avoid the weekends if possible as it's very busy) in Indonesian but planet names are the same as they are in English and kids still enjoy the experience.

Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) Jl. Cikini Raya, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat Kota
Tel: 021 230 5147
Email: muway27@indosat.net.id

• 09:00-15:00 Tue, Thu, Sat
• 09:00-16:30 Fri
• 09:00-14:30 Sun

Pool/Billiards Venues

If you have older children or teenagers then a family pool game makes a good evening out and you can grab a bite to eat at one of these listed venues.

Score
Lots of pool tables, music and burgers! Go early as in the evening it might get too smoky.

1st Floor Cilandak Town Square, Jl. Simatupang Kav. 17
Tel: 021 7592 0278/9

• 11:00-01:00 Mon-Thurs & Sun
• 11:00-02:00 Fri-Sat

Q Billiard
Modern and swanky with food available at the adjacent bowling alley (Spin City).

Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X'enter, 1st Floor (EX) Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav 28-30
Tel: 021 315 7227 / 021 315 7225

Spin City Billiards
Located right next to the bowling alley in Pasaraya. A small but well appointed billiards club. Best to go early on the weekends and weekdays as it's less crowded and smoky.

Pasaraya Grande, 6th Floor, Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2 , Jakarta Selatan
Tel: 021 7278 0442

• 10:00-24:00 Daily

Pottery & Beading

Bead Lady
Ibu Yekti Kusmartono is Javanese and lives in a 100 year old traditional Javanese house which she moved from East Java. To help the bead-makers of her home town, she copies old collectible beads from all over the world. These beads are recycled from perfume and cosmetic bottles or even light bulbs. You can come to her home, choose and design your own necklace or buy a ready made one. Ibu Yekti said that children, particularly, love choosing beads and making their own creation. All visits are by appointment either as a group or family.

Jl. Kalibata Timur No.49 (Off Jl. Pasar Minggu Raya)
Tel: 021 797 0948 / 021 798 9676
Hp: 0811 101 789
Email: kusmar@indosat.net.id

Kollekan Gallery
For 5 years old and up. You can do ceramics/pottery or painting with crayon, pastel or polymer clay, silk painting and more. The pottery classes are held on Tuesday and Friday 10:30 or 14:00 for 2 hours and on Saturday at 14:00. The cost is Rp.60,000. Other classes have different times and prices so you need to call and make an appointment. The people here speak English, they are very nice and will help teach you. Great activities for kids.

Jl. H. Abdul Majid No. 15 , Cipete Selatan
Tel: 021 769 4543

• 10:30-18:00 Mon-Sat

Widayanto Ceramic House
F. Widayanto is a ceramic artist and you can visit his clay studio and Javanese house set in pleasant gardens as an easy trip at the weekend. It is about a 45-minute drive from Kemang. Your child can have a go at pressing some clay into various moulds to create things like turtles, lizards, and flowers. Rp 50,000 for a session including clay, glaze, and firing (ready in 2 weeks). Bring a hat and mosquito repellent with you so that children can explore the garden. There is also a small shop selling some of Widayanto’s ceramics. Refreshments and Indonesian lunch available although you could bring a picnic.

Jl. Curug Agung No. 1, Tanah Baru, Beji, Depok, 15428

• 10:00–16:00 Sat & Sun
• Weekdays by appointment or group tours
• Rp50,000 for pottery session

Spa

Spa Baby
Baby massage, hair cuts, hair styling, creambath, manicure & pedicure, facials - what more could your little princess want! If you have a daughter obsessed with treats such as these then this place will surely satisfy! Also organises birthday parties.

Darmawangsa Square City Walk, Ground Floor No.54
Tel: 021 7278 8288

Plaza Indonesia, Miniapolis Fl.3 E43 (inside Rockstar Gym), Jl MH Thamrin Kav.28-30
Tel: 021 2992 3589

www.thespababy.com

• 10:00-20:00 Mon-Sun

Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa
Traditional Indonesian treat for both moms and children. They have three 60-minute spa packages, one for babies (0-5), which includes baby massage lessons for mom and oils, one for older children (5-15), which is mainly reflexology based, and the last is facials for teens.

Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim 333
Tel: 021 314 3585

• 09:00-21:00 Daily

Television

If you can, subscribe to cable or satellite TV with a company such as Kabelvision or Indovision. For a monthly fee, this will give you access to children’s channels such as:

Animal Planet
Has plenty of wildlife programs of interest to children.
• 24 hours a day

Cartoon Network
• 24 hours of cartoon mayhem, needs policing for younger viewers.

Disney Channel and Disney Playhouse
Playhouse Disney features Pooh, Bananas in Pyjamas and Bear in a Big Blue House. Plenty of art and craft ideas are presented which are clear enough for children to follow.
• 24 hours

Hallmark Channel
Sesame Street, an American favourite children’s show featuring puppets Elmo, Big Bird and the Cookie Monster.
• 15:00 Weekdays

Nickelodeon
Features Nick Jr. for the younger viewers with programs such as Blues Clues, Sponge Bob, Wild Thorn Berries, Dora the Explorer and Jimmy Neutron for older viewers.
• 06:00 Weekdays / 24 hours

As timings of programs are subject to change, you will need to check regularly to avoid any disappointment.

Activity & Educational Websites

www.abc.com.au
Linking you to all of the Australian children’s programme characters, including Bananas in Pyjamas.

www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Join in with all of your favourite bbc tv children’s characters, including Bob the Builder. Includes online story time.

www.nickjr.com/kids/
Has Maisy pictures for you to print out that your child can colour in, along with a host of other characters including Blues Clues.

www.sesamesworkshop.org/sesame
Enjoy lots of different activities and games with all of your favourite monsters from Sesame Street.

www.thewiggles.com.au
Play some online games and listen to some of the great songs that make The Wiggles so popular.

www.allkids.co.uk
A great site. It does have a range of information covering loads of topics but specifically for the little ones there are some great links to all of the popular children’s sites. Just look for the Fun for Toddlers link and off you go to lots of places especially dedicated to your child’s age group. Sing with the Teletubbies or play games like Crash and Bang.

www.bonus.com
Divided into games, sports, brains, new fun, family linked to little ones featuring 17+ things to do.

www.earlychildhoodlinks.com
A directory of children’s sites. Don’t let the wall paper put you off. Offers a huge selection of links to other sites featuring games, toys and television shows for ages 2-6 years old.

www.fun4kids.co.uk
Over 100 top kids websites. 50 online games including Mr Applehead. Includes outings in the UK, zoos, theme parks, museums and nights out with the kids.

www.geocities.com/mmooney49
Mrs Mooney’s web directory for kids has links for ages from Kindergarten and 1st-5th Grades with a choice of 6-7 other sites. Toddler town has online puzzles and colouring pages you can download and print off. Fun School has games and activities with large buttons and wacky noises.

www.kidsites.com
Educational, maths, music and fun sites featuring activities and colouring pages etc.

www.kidsource.com
Recreation site, rates the content, overall quality and ease of use out of 5. Select links to family.com, kidshealth, kidscorner and toddlers tales and children’s music to name a few.

www.kids123.com
Bright, colourful and easy to use, links you to cartoons, movies, games, learning and much more

www.crayola.com
Register free on this site and enjoy the hours of arts and crafts activities. Features rainy day ideas and much more.

www.disney.com.au
Under the Playhouse section in the disney channel link you’ll find lots of activities and things to do for under 5’s.

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