Lara’s Place School Holiday Program 

Lara’s Place is a learning and recreational activities provider in Malaysia that offers a variety of programmes for children, teens and families. Established in 2008, Lara’s Place provides opportunities for young learners to develop new skills, enjoy creative activities, engage in hands-on projects, build confidence, make friends and explore interests outside the traditional classroom setting.

Lara’s Place’s School Holiday Program is designed for learners from early childhood to teenage years, offering a wide range of creative, intellectual and skill-based holiday activities during school breaks. These activities utilise a blend of educational, recreational and project-based learning approaches to support children’s development in multiple areas while keeping the holiday experience fun and engaging.

Purpose and Educational Approach

The School Holiday Program at Lara’s Place aims to:

• Provide interactive learning experiences that combine creativity, curiosity and practical skills.
• Help children and teens explore new interests such as creativity, science, leadership and technology.
• Promote critical thinking, teamwork and confidence through fun challenges and group activities.
• Offer hands-on projects and skill-building workshops that extend learning beyond regular school subjects.

The programme is flexible, with different sessions, workshops and themed activities available so that families can choose options based on age, interests and schedule.

Types of Holiday Activities and Workshops

Lara’s Place holiday offerings can vary by session and holiday period, but commonly include a mix of creative, cognitive and activity-based options. Examples of activities previously offered or listed as part of holiday programmes include:

Creative and Skill-Based Workshops

• Best Chefs Baking & Cooking Workshops, where children learn to make cookies, cupcakes, pizzas and more. Sessions are available individually or in multi-workshop bundles, and include all ingredients and equipment.
• Creative Projects & Crafts, such as DIY projects, candle making, mosaics, clay and painting tasks that develop artistic expression.
• Story Cartooning & Graphic Art, offering participants creative visual expression and narrative skills.

STEAM and Technology

• Science Magic & Zencad Science activities that explore scientific concepts, experiments and engineering thinking.
• 3D Design & Electronics Workshops introducing basic technology and design fundamentals.
• Drone Programme or Mobile Games App Development, covering introductory elements of emerging technologies.

Brain & Logic Development

• Chess Camps, with options such as “Start to Play” and “Tactics for Beginners,” organised at different challenge levels.
• Character Building, Entrepreneurship & Public Speaking, helping older children and teens develop communication and leadership skills.

Exploration & Themed Programmes

• World Explorers holiday programme, often including cultural, scientific and team-based activities linked to specific themes or worlds.
• Magician Workshops, offering creative performance activities with materials provided.

These activities illustrate how Lara’s Place blends creative, academic, scientific and recreational elements into its holiday programming.

Structure and Delivery

Holiday programmes at Lara’s Place are typically organised as workshops or multi-day sessions scheduled during school holiday periods such as December–January or mid-year breaks. Many sessions are taught in blocks that include:

• Full-day packages combining two activities with lunch included for a set fee (e.g., 10:00am–3:30/4:00pm).
• Half-day workshops, which focus on individual activities or themes.
• Multi-workshop bundles, offering a series of related workshops at a discounted rate.

Events may be held at designated venues such as KL Chess Academy, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, and other locations specified for particular sessions.

Age Groups and Suitability

Lara’s Place holiday activities are designed for a wide range of age groups, generally accommodating:

• Young children (around 3–6 years) with age-appropriate creative and play-based sessions.
• Primary school age (around 7–12 years) with activities such as cooking, crafts, science projects and chess.
• Older children and teens with programmes focused on leadership, technology, public speaking and advanced projects.

This age-inclusive approach allows families to choose suitable activities for different skill levels and interests.

Inclusions and Materials

Many workshops include all necessary materials such as ingredients for cooking, craft supplies, science kits, chess sets and instruction materials. Materials for specialised workshops (e.g., electronics or technology) are typically provided as part of the workshop fee.

For full-day packages that include lunch, the cost typically covers meals and materials for both scheduled workshop components.

Registration and Participation

Due to limited capacity for certain workshops, early registration is recommended. Registration details and schedules for specific holiday sessions are made available through the Lara’s Place website and social media channels closer to each holiday period. Contact information such as phone number and email can also be used to inquire about programme dates and fees.

Conclusion

Lara’s Place School Holiday Program offers diverse holiday activities for children and teenagers across a broad age range. By combining creative arts, science and technology workshops, leadership and brain development sessions, and themed exploration programmes, Lara’s Place provides learners with opportunities to develop skills, explore interests and enjoy hands-on learning experiences during the school break. The programmes emphasise creative thinking, practical skills, teamwork and personal development in a supportive, engaging learning environment.