Looking for fun tweens and teens activities in Singapore that will hold their interest and keep them from getting bored?
As the kids get older, spending time with time gets tougher as schedules get filled up, academic demands are higher with more time spend on co-curricular activities.
However, knowing that 90% of our time with our kids is over by the time they turn 18 – treasuring time spent with them at their desired play spots is necessary.
Thankfully, Singapore offers a plethora of fun and engaging activities for tweens and teens.
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Tweens and teens can have very specific preferences. That’s why we have come up with a whole list of activities that would appeal to the 10 to 18 year olds. For that adrenaline rush or that extra challenge, head to thrilling outdoor adventures, immersive indoor games or physically stimulating activities where there’s something for the youthful and energetic bunch.
Activities to Do for Tweens and Teens in Singapore
Make more memories with your tweens and teens with this incredible list of tween and teen-friendly recommendations.
Indoor Hangouts for Teens & Tweens
As the kids grow older, they usually are more particular regarding places to visit. The rizz factor is obviously a top-most concern. Here’s a list of indoor hangouts to accommodate preferences for a cooler temperature and perhaps a weatherproof outing?
Airzone Singapore
Airzone Singapore at City Square Mall offers a unique and exhilarating experience with its indoor suspended net concept. It is like a giant see-through hammock, extending across multiple floors. On the first level of the Airzone Singapore play area is the Ball Pit.
Filled with over 40,000 balls in a net suspended in the middle of City Square Mall, it’s definitely offers a different mall experience. You will find many people “splashing” around the pit of red and white balls.
There is a huge ball-pit waiting for you where you can shoot a few hoops.On the same level, there is an open netted space which is great for experiencing the “walking on the moon” sensation, jumping up and down, as well as just enjoy lying down with family and friends while being suspended almost three levels up in the air!
Why Teens/Tweens will Love Airzone Singapore
Since they are old enough to enjoy Airzone without being accompanied, they would definitely enjoy the freedom to jump and bounce around. Shooting hoops or pushing around giant inflatable balls are activities perfect for vestibular input.
Website: Airzone Singapore
Home Baking Day
Located in the same mall is Home Baking Day! This is where your teen and tween and you can get hands on baking a cake and preparing some sweet treats.
Bake away in a hassle-free way at this DIY baking studio where all ingredients, equipment and even guidance are provided for you to whip up a dessert within two hours. Parents will definitely approve since the mess isn’t at home. They can either watch the baking in action or assist during the more challenging segments. The best part is taking home the dessert to indulge in as a family!
Why Teens/Tweens will Love Home Baking Day
For those who want to attempt baking, this is a great place to begin given how there is every tool provided. Since we know how the kids love their sugar dose, this is perfect for them to choose their dessert and make it from scratch. We say it’s a fun way to hone necessary skills in being adept in the kitchen.
Website: Home Baking Day
HyperDrive
HyperDrive at Sentosa’s Palawan Beach is Asia’s first indoor gamified electric Go-Kart Circuit. HyperDrive at The Palawan features a three-level race track located within a standalone building at Palawan Beach. The race action at HyperDrive comes down to a fleet of 36 eco-friendly electric go-karts that come in senior, junior and tandem kart configurations to cater to the young and young-at-heart.
You can either choose to go regular go-karting around the indoor circuit, or opt for the Game of Karts which allows you to immerse yourself in a video game-like experience around the tracks.
Why Teens/Tweens will love HyperDrive
There are junior karts for those above 9, with a height of 130cm and senior karts for those above 140cm. This is a chance to navigate their own karts in a safe environment with gamified elements as well. Think real life Mario Kart!
Website: HyperDrive
Xcap8 Orchard Central
X-Scap8 at Orchard Central is an entertainment centre in the heart of Orchard Road. Located high up on Level 7 of the mall, it offers families and people of all ages a variety of fun and exciting activities for different ages, and even has a restobar to boot!
Adrenalin junkies can take on a high obstacle course. Need to let off some steam? Pick up a wrench and smash something. The cool and collected ones can take a swing on virtual links and there’s a retro arcade zone and “warrior” course too.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Xcap8
Apart from challenging obstacles, there are many other activities like arcade games, bottle-smashing and more. That’s one way of expending all the angst and energy.
Website: Xcap8
Adventure HQ HomeTeamNS Khatib
Adventure HQ at HomeTeamNS Khatib is an indoor multi-installation indoor adventure centre. It is currently the largest in Singapore with Singapore’s first indoor roll glider, longest 14 metre indoor slide, first 165 metre indoor artificial cave and largest two-tiered indoor challenge ropes course.
There are eight main sections in Adventure HQ. Three sections – Urban Climb, Rock Walls, Fossil Labyrinth, Adventure Trail can be completed without supervision from an Adventure Specialist. The rest of the sections require an Adventure Specialist’s supervision.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Adventure HQ
The energetic teens and tweens will be spoilt for choice at the variety of activities. Climb, glide, slide, crawl – there are many options that they can choose according to their preference.
Website: Adventure HQ
Aqua Adventure HomeTeamNS Bedok
At Aqua Adventure in Bedok at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, the weather will never be a consideration when you want to have splashing day out at the water park. Sprays, bucket splashes, dials and gears add on the air of fun and excitement at the steampunk-themed water park. At the heart of Aqua Adventure is a 1.2 metre deep pool.
The Laze Pool is where you can get a soak and contemplate which play element to do around the water park. You can also head up to the second level of the water park where there are various play elements such as climbing nets and climbing walls.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Aqua Adventure
An indoor water park? Who wouldn’t love it? There is a good variety of activities to engage everyone – rope courses, water slides, laze pool and more. Children above 12 can roam independently while younger ones will need to be accompanied. Do note minimum height to enter is 1.25 m.
Website: Aqua Adventure
Action Motion HomeTeamNS Bedok
One of the best indoor playgrounds in the east of Singapore for older kids, Action Motion at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir makes use of motion capture technology and AR elements so that players can jump while playing mini games on the screen.
By the same team behind Adventure HQ and Clip ‘n Climb HomeTeamNS, Action Motion indoor playground at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir is a digital active experience arena in Singapore. What set this apart from the usual indoor playgrounds is its unique incorporation of AR elements across its installations. Visitors will be able to score points while playing and tabulate their scores through Action Motion’s gamified system.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Action Motion
Tech plus motion is a sure-win combination. The older children will love the AR elements plus they will surely get them competing amongst themselves.
Website: Action Motion
More Fun Indoor Places for Tweens and Teens in Singapore
Rock-Climbing & Bouldering Places
Check out other rock-climbing and bouldering spots perfect for your tweens and teens. Do note that most climbing gyms require an adult supervision for children below 13. These climbing gyms are where the children can find like-minded peers and climb with one another while persevering at the sport.
VR Experiences
The digital era has also brought upon new experiences such as Virtual Reality adventures. Your tween and teen might enjoy VR experiences in various places. Simply put on the headset and enter into a different world. There are cooperative games to play and even escape room concepts.
Pottery Sessions
This therapeutic artform will get your child seated and focused while shaping clay. Pottery might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it could be one way to hone focus and fine motor skills. There are many pottery places to check out for an attempt on ceramic art.
Outdoor Activities for Teens & Tweens in Singapore
For the ones willing to brave the heat and the rain, heading outdoors could be a very different and rewarding adventure. We have some suggestions on tween-friendly spots that might quench that thrill-seeking thirst.
HydroDash
HydroDash is now bigger and better with 12 new features with over 30 obstacles at Palawan Beach! The reimagined HydroDash now covers an impressive 60 by 61 metres of water space. This substantial enlargement accommodates more than 30 unique obstacles, including 12 newly designed challenges that promise to test participants’ agility, strength, and determination.
Why Teens/Tweens will love HydroDash
Our teen definitely loved this water-based obstacle course. He definitely slayed the course given his agility. The fun factor was a win because of the many different obstacles to overcome. Of course, dipping in the sea water is a treat on a hot day.
Website: HydroDash
Adventure Cove
Adventure Cove has Southeast Asia’a first hydro-magnetic coaster and also situated right next to S.E.A. Aquarium and that means you will get to see some of the marine creatures in the park. Plus – our ultimate favourite activity: snorkeling with 20, 000 marine fish. There are six thrilling rides and slides to take, mostly for children above 122cm.
Expect fast and thrilling rides, a gentle float down the Adventure River, get splashed and definitely wet at Adventure Cove.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Adventure Cove
Thrill-seeking teens and tweens will love this water park! They get the ultimate adrenaline rush on rides exclusive to those tall enough. Of course that’s a big perk for growing.
Website: Adventure Cove
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa is one of Singapore’s top attractions. With thrilling rides, entertaining shows and thematic dining, it is a fun day out for both young and old. For thrill-seekers, the big three rollercoasters at Universal Studios Singapore are Human, Cylon, and Revenge of the Mummy.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Universal Studios Singapore
The only theme park in Singapore with exciting roller coaster rides mean this is the place the youths flock to for some screaming fun. The park is easy for them to navigate and it’s a great place they will surely enjoy!
Website: Universal Studios Singapore
Skyline Luge
Sentosa Skyline Luge and Skyride is one of the must-do experiences at Sentosa. It has offered plenty of fun for those who wish to experience the thrills of zooming downhill from the top of Mount Imbiah to the sandy shores of Siloso Beach below.
Going downhill is only half of the fun; taking the Skyride from the beach to the hilltop also provides a unique view of Sentosa and an overview of the riders on the luge zooming past below.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Skyline Luge
Those above 135 cm get to ride alone! Besides the ride, the view is magical and going on the Luge is a memorable experience. For Ride the beat riders will be able to go on a musical joyride as they zip down dazzling neon-lined tracks to the rhythm of popular music and beats every Friday and Saturday from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Website: Skyline Luge
Forest Adventure
Forest Adventure provides kids with high adrenaline adventure on a rope course set amidst the trees at Bedok Reservoir Park. With revamped rope courses that cater to different ages and levels of ability, Forest Adventure provides a taste of adventure for both the young and young at heart.
There are three rope courses at Forest Adventure. The Kids and Junior Courses cater to kids and tweens while the Grand Course is designed to challenge teenagers and adults.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Forest Adventure
The different difficulty levels mean there’s always a chance to level up and do the more challenging route. This rope course is unique in the lush greenery with lovely surrounds. Parents will love that it’s a screen-free adventure.
Website: Forest Adventure
Dino Putt
Dino Putt is a dinosaur-themed course that is truly an exciting experience! As soon as you step onto the greens, you’re greeted by life-sized dinosaurs that are just as good at photobombing your shots as they are at providing some seriously fun obstacles.
They move and have sound effects too! It was all quite family-friendly! The holes are simple enough for the newbies, yet challenging enough that you won’t feel like a golf pro when you inevitably miss that last shot (again). Each hole got progressively harder with bends, humps and bunkers to navigate through.
Why Teens/Tweens will love Dino Putt
They might dread going to the green with their parents but Dino Putt makes it a lot more accessible. Perhaps it could make golf enjoyable starting with a 18-hole mini golf course plus some encouragement from the roaring dinosaurs.
Website: Dino Putt
Have Fun with Tweens and Teens in Singapore
There are so many different options of things to do and places to hang out with tweens and teens. We hope that this list provided you with some ideas of fun options to do in Singapore.
