No Dearth of Children's
Courses in Bangalore

Gone are the days when keeping children active meant giving them a coloring book and a few crayons and allowing them to doodle their day away. Children today are deluged by an information overdose thanks to media like the TV and Internet among others. Keeping young ones occupied is no longer a question of just giving those nimble fingers something to do. A child’s mind, too, has to be suitably engaged. Of course you have a gamut of painting, dancing and crafts activity classes in every nook and corner of Bangalore, but here are some lesser known children’s activities that could capture the interest of your kids.

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Have boisterous children and need to channel that energy? Why not try Gerry Martin’s camps for kids between 9 and 16? Gerry offers a structured introduction to Nature and the wilderness for city bred kids. They learn survival tips and enjoy a hands-on experience with Nature. Get in touch with them to give your Tarzans some real grounding in jungle life. You could also get your children closer to Nature with Kaushik Bajibab’s children’s expeditions. Explore Wishbone and choose from short courses like the Young Naturalist to the week-long expeditions. These courses are available all-year round.

Kids activity guide/ creative pursuits for kids in Bangalore

Got a voracious reader on your hands and not enough time to go book shopping? Call MindGym located at Sarjapur to rent books, toys and games and have them delivered to your home. Several libraries specializing in children’s books now dot the city. Choose from Hippocampus or Easy Library at Koramangala. There are also I-Cue and Out of the Box in JP Nagar and MyMitra in Jayanagar. Each of these places has varying membership fees and rentals and you can choose one that suits your budget. Several branded outlets such as Reliance, Crossword and Apple of My I conduct regular weekend activities for children. These range from story reading sessions to clay making, pottery, puppetry, sand art, and best out of waste, candy stick craft and more. Check for details on related websites.

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Kids jumping off sofas and window sills – even dancing on the dining table? Have them practice their tumbling skills at Leena Mogre’s Fitness – from preschool children right up to college students. You can also enroll them in cheerleading classes here in varying age groups. Dance classes are of various types and you can get your children into any one of the several Shiamak Davar classes around. Try Shona D’sa ballet classes or even those of Yana Lewis. Her parent-toddler classes help you keep fit and bond with your child. Choose from one of many.

Always worried that your child’s interest in any activity does not last long? Well then, try enrolling them at places where they have a multitude of short-term courses to choose from. Step into Doodle Den in Richmond Town, Enthukids in Sadashivnagar, The Imaginarium on Koramangala Ring Road, or Active Canvas in Jayanagar. There are multiple outlets of other places such as Genie Kids, Kara 4 Kids, Buddhi and the like. Finding one close to you will be easy.

You can choose from a range of children’s courses for all age groups – pottery, dance, theatre, fitness, language skills, ikebana, photography, story-telling, water-sports, sculpture, wood working and more. Some of these organizations also offer courses for parents and children together to further bonding. Kids are allowed to take afternoon naps at some of these places – a great convenience for many parents.

You can plan a fun day for toddlers at one of the many Fun Corners at Garuda Mall on Magrath Road, Forum Mall and Oasis Center in Koramangala or Esteem Mall, Hebbal. There are several other outlets at various malls across Bangalore.

We often forget those who are physically challenged. Thanks to several good-hearted souls Rajajinagar has a park meant especially for disabled children. Ramps at the main entrance, wheelchair tracks, merry-go-rounds, swings and slides with wheelchair access and high protective walls ensure safety. Kalairani also has some workshops on theater exercises for physically and mentally challenged children.

A tip on selecting the right one from the myriad children’s courses available would be to choose something that furthers an already existing interest. This ensures that your child is well occupied and your money well spent.

 

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