It’s true that kids love getting messy so here’s a selection of the best spots, from cookery classes to paintball venues, where they can make a mess and have fun while doing it
Buggy parks
Shady Lane, Muldersdrift
Buggy Parks offers numerous activities for kids to enjoy, foremost of which is go-karting. The venue boasts a dirt track that children can cruise on for a maximum of 10 laps or 800 metres. Other activities available at Buggy Parks include Paintball Target Shooting, also for children, as well as Zip-Lining, which is available for teens and pre-teens alike.
079 213 8738 / 072 831 5763
buggyparks.co.za
Ground Zero Paintball
Durbanville, Cape Town
Ground Zero Paintball is the perfect spot for kids aged 10 and older to get messy and have some thrills, especially when it’s someone’s birthday. It boasts two paintball fields: the first named the Airball Field, which has a viewing deck and a layout that is changed on a regular basis. This field is subject to availability. The second field, or the main field, features manmade bunkers and towers where kids can keep hidden while playing. Ground Zero Paintball also boasts braai facilities and a tuck shop. Paintball sessions here last three hours.
083 443 5074
groundzeropaintball.co.za
Tots n Pots
Bryanstan, Joburg
Tots n Pots offers children a solid foundation in the culinary arts. There are actually three opportunities at this establishment for children to take advantage of. The Sticky Fingers Club is for two- and three-year olds, and focuses on helping them with their fine motor skills. The Little Chefs Programme is for children aged between three and seven. They’ll acclimate themselves to different shapes, textures, tastes and colours in enjoyable hour-long workshops. Lastly, there’s the Master Class Programme, which is for children of eight years old and up. They’ll be learning how to cook easy yet nutritious meals. Tots n Pots also offers nationwide holiday clubs to keep your kids busy.
083 785 3932
totsnpots.co.za
Art Zoo
Sandringham, Joburg
Art Zoo offers classes to young students between six and 12. These take place on Wednesdays between 3.30 pm and 5 pm, and on Fridays between 3 pm and 4.30 pm. Kids will be introduced to the basics of art as well as the work of famous artists. Classes promise to be filled with creativity and inspiration.
Artjamming
Cape Town/ Somerset West/ Joburg
Artjamming offers two-hour painting classes for kids, during which they’ll get to know the basics of drawing and painting. These classes help children work on their fine motor skills and also involve games, arts and crafts. Artjamming also holds birthday parties, where painting can be enjoyed. Party packs are given at parties of 10 children or more. Venue hire for birthday parties lasts two hours.
Cape Town: 021 425 5050
Somerset West: 082 560 3866
Joburg: 011 684 1608
