RETREAT for Children at Kusu Island

Venue: 

Singapore Island Cruise Centre, 31 Marina Coastal Drive, S 018988

(1 minute walk from Marina South Pier MRT Station. Directions provided at station)

For children above the age of 10, parents are requested to bring your child to the ferry terminal by 8.30am sharp. You may return to the ferry terminal by 5pm to pick up your child after the Retreat. 

For the children aged 10 and below, ONE parent is required to accompany the child. 

Please arrive at the Ferry Terminal by 8.30am sharp. The ferry will leave at 9am. 

Dress Code:

Long Pants/Skirt and Covered Shoes

(There may be mosquitoes on the island)

Things to Bring:

– Water Bottle

– Insect Repellent/Mosquito Repellent Patch

– Umbrella/ poncho

– Hat/Cap

– Small Mat

– Personal Medication (if needed)

– Change of Clothes (if needed)

Opening Activities

0900 – 1000: Ferry Ride to Kusu Island

1000 – 1015: Disembark/Walk to Location

1015 – 1030: Introductions 

Group 1 (4 – 9)

1030 – 1115: Interactive Talk

1115 – 1215: Storytelling by Sevika/ Sevak & Children 

1215 – 1300: Lunch

1300 – 1345: Bhajans & Nature Walk 

1345 – 1430 :Drawing & Colouring Nature

‌1430 – 1515: Games 

Group 2 (10 – 16)

1030 – 1115: Story Telling by Children 

1115 – 1215: Games & Quiz 

1215 – 1300: Lunch

1300 – 1345: Bhajans & Nature Walk 

1345 – 1430: Spiritual Talk

‌1430 – 1515: Q&A 

Closing Activity

1515 – 1600: Clean Up/ Walk Back to Ferry

Please bear in mind that there may be changes to the above schedule

The Retreat is for children between the ages of 4 to 16. 

For the children aged 10 and below, ONE parent is required to accompany the child. 

Please note that the Retreat is for children between the ages of 4 and 16. The children will be divided into groups, depending on their age and activities will be conducted separately. If your child has special needs, kindly drop us a line at amrita@amma.org.sg, before registering for the Retreat. 

We request parents/guardians to please complete and submit the online Registration Form.

1. For current Bala Kendra students, there is no charge for the Retreat. 
2. For children who are not registered in our Bala Kendra Programme, a fee of $20 per child is payable for the Retreat. 
3. Children aged 10 and below are required to be accompanied by ONE Parent/Guardian. This applies to children from both categories A and B. The Fee for parent/Guardian is $30. 

Please note that the fees above are inclusive of the ferry ticket, lunch & refreshments, as well as art & any additional materials for children. Do also note that in the event of rain, the Retreat may be shifted indoors, to an alternate venue. 

Note: For clarifications on the fee, kindly email us at: amrita@amma.org.sg

We request you to kindly make the payment online, while registering online. Alternatively, you may make your payment via PayNow, before 11th July. Payment details are included in the Online Registration Form. 

Registration closes on Thur 11th July at 12 noon.