BELLY DANCE FOR CHILDREN

Recommended for: Ages five to 13

What: Learn body coordination, rhythm awareness and basic dance skills the fun way at eight 45-minute sessions.

Where: Nee Soon South, Punggol 21 and Ci Yuan CCs

When: Nov 25 to Dec 30 (every Wednesday), Dec 5 to Jan 23 (every Saturday), Dec 29 to Dec 31 (Tuesday to Thursday)

Cost: $70 to $75 (PAssion card members), $80-$85 (non-members)

Info: Call the CCs or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

KID'S DINING ETIQUETTE

Recommended for: Ages six to 14

What: A three-hour session where table manners are taught through hands-on fun with snacks, drinks and games.

Where: Chong Pang, Katong, Tampines North, Yew Tee and Ulu Pandan CCs

When: Dec 9 to 28

Cost: $35 (PAssion card members), $38 to $45 (non-members)

Info: Call the CCs, or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

BUILDING CONFIDENCE WITH STREET MAGIC

Recommended for: Ages seven to 12

What: A three-hour workshop for aspiring David Blaines to learn tricks such as making objects float.

Where: Ulu Pandan, Chong Pang, Kallang, Punggol Park, Marsiling and Buona Vista CCs

When: Dec 5 to 30

Cost: $27 (PAssion card members), $32 (non-members)

Info: Call the CCs, or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER

Recommended for: Ages three to 10

What: Theatre workshops by Act 3 International where children will learn story-telling skills through performing.

Where: Act 3 Drama Academy

When: Nov 23 to Dec 11

Cost: $220 (children aged three to seven), $270 (eight to 10)

Info: Call 6735-9986 or go to www.act3international.com.sg

THE LITTLE EXPLORER'S TRAVELS

What: An open house at the museum, with activities and games in various play zones, such as retracing the footsteps of Marco Polo's adventures.

When: Nov 22, noon to 5pm

Where: Asian Civilisations Museum

Cost: Free

Info: Call 6332-7798, e-mail nhb_acm_vs@nhb.gov.sg or go to www.acm.org.sg

SWEETS AND SUCH CHOCOLATE-MAKING LITTLE CHEF

Recommended for: Ages seven to 12

What: Learn chocolate-making and handling techniques. In this two-hour workshop, children will get to work on anything from chocolate flakes to fancy chocolate cups.

Where: Yew Tee, Marine Parade, Braddell Heights, Pasir Ris East and Toa Payoh East CCs

When: Dec 1 to 26

Cost: $12 to $15 (PAssion card members), $15 to $23 (non-members)

Info: Call the CCs, or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

ICE CREAM TOUR WITH BEN & JERRY'S

Recommended for: Ages five to 12

What: Two hours of ice cream tasting and a tour of a Ben & Jerry's shop.

Where: United Square Ben & Jerry's

When: Dec 4

Cost: $30 (PAssion card members), $35 (non-members), plus ingredient fee of $10

Info: Call Ace The Place CC or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg.