Parents, just chill and amble along with your children at KidZania this school holiday! Recently, KidZania Kuala Lumpur launched its one-of-a-kind school holiday programme, called “ArchaeoKidZ”. ArchaeoKidZ allows children to experience a series of themed role-play activities in history and archaeology. The program is aimed to develop historical and archaeological understanding in the youngsters through innovative and engaging learning experiences.
The launched was officiated by Guest of Honour, Professor Dato’ Dr Mokhtar Saidin, Director of the Centre for Global Archaeological Research (CGAR) in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), who also served as the Vice-President of the Ikatan Ahli Arkeologi Malaysia (IAAM).
Speaking at the launch, “I applaud the effort made by KidZania Kuala Lumpur in taking the initiative to develop this programme, which I am certain will be an effective way to raise awareness among children and their parents of the importance of history and archaeology. Teaching children to understand the past will help them to understand change. It teaches them to think, which helps to develop their intellectual growth and skills such as cognitive skills. It is important when children are in the process of learning to be adults.”
The initiative made by KidZania Kuala Lumpur will surely help pave the way to our young children on history and archaeology. ArchaeoKidZ will run from 10th to 25th of August 2019, enriching children with new knowledge and hands-on experiences. There will be two main activities, three weekend’s workshops, and a special activity for loyalty programme members of KidZania.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
- Fossil Excavation
Introduces the children to basic principles and techniques of archaeological excavation with the proper Archaeologist tools.
- Know Your Dino
This is where the children will learn about the type of dinosaurs and their profile by extracting the fossil out using proper tools.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
- The Dino Wrap
This workshop by Mission Foods and Emborg will allow participants to learn to make a dino-shaped wrap and eat it later!
- The Glue Fossils
Let your child discover the fascinating process of creating the fossils at this workshop by UHU and Faber-Castell.
- Mayan Art Workshop
Your kids will also enjoy this art and craft activity where they will get to replicate stone-carved glyphs using craft supplies by UHU in this workshop.
Special for BKidZanian – Spell The Dino!
A special activity just for BKidZanian’s kids where they need to spell the dinosaur names correctly to redeem prizes. Participants will also have the opportunity to make primitive-inspired bead bracelets, design their very own brand of dinosaur with handprint and paint, enjoy earth-coloured manicure service, and listen to program with in-house radio DJs about archaeology and dinosaurs.
Dino Soap Workshop
Other than that, both you and your kids can join this workshop run by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) where you can learn how to make your own dinosaur-shaped using palm oil!
Enriching & Memorable Experience
Meanwhile, Shahrul Nizar Ahmad, Mayor of KidZania Kuala Lumpur also commented, “This programme definitely will be an enriching and unforgettable experience for the children and their parents. We explore the most engaging ways for teaching history and archaeology to children with a series of fun learning, kid-centric activities and workshops, resulting in more than a chance for children to have fun, but they will also glean many skills and gain some hands-on archaeological experience too. This will also open the door for us in conveying the excitement of history and archaeology to them.”
So parents, let’s bring your kids to explore the fun and adventures of history and archaeology at KidZania Kuala Lumpur this school holiday. They’ll get the fun, the hands-on experience, and the knowledge all at once!
For more information, visit KidZania Kuala Lumpur Official website and follow their Facebook and Instagram for the latest update. Don’t forget to book your tickets here.