Raising kids in the digital age is a real challenge. They need to be more active (I enrolled Z last summer in a Parkour Workshop by Ninja Academy PH and N is only allowed to use his tablet every weekend) so getting my kids off their gadgets is a goal for me on a regular basis.
That’s why I was super excited for Z when we visited PlayLab PH last Monday during his school field trip. PlayLab PH is an interactive digital play park for kids and one of the pioneers of digital playgrounds here in the Philippines.
It’s similar to Arts & Science Museum: Future World in Singapore. The husband and I got to explore and play in this digital world a few years back and everything was just amazing.
Before entering PlayLab, we took a few photos outside and we were asked to use hand sanitizers and wear glow stick bracelets. It’s basically dark inside. Dapat pala I wore a glow-in-the-dark outfit, LOL. Also, socks are a must, and if ever you’ll visit [with your kids], let them wear comfy clothes.
Here are a few reminders:
- The Entrance Fee for kids is PhP 450 for 2 hours, and PHP 100 per hour after the first 2 hours.
- Children below 6 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Socks are required. If you’re not wearing socks, you can buy them at PlayLab for PHP 50 – PHP 100.
Upon entering, it was a deja vu for me. It felt like being sucked into another dimension. The place gives off a familiar futuristic vibe and the excitement I had was really for my son because I love taking him to places he’d never been before.
PlayLab Robinsons Galleria has 14 digital attractions. These installations help stimulate the kids’ creativity and logic and help encourage active play and interaction with other kids.
Infinity Pool
Digital Painter
Planet Defense
Fantasy Water Flow
Rainbow Tree
The Rainbow Tree is the centerpiece of PlayLab Galleria. This glowing piece of art is an interactive treehouse that kids can climb to reveal a secret world on top or play with the swings around it. When you’re tired of exploring, this is the best place to be.
Fantasy Slope
Live Dreams
Doodle Aquarium
Butterfly World
This digital installment is one of our favorites. On the touch-screen art tables are butterflies and flowers that can be digitally colored and designed. We spent a lot of time creating our masterpieces and seeing them on the wall.
What’s projected on the wall is a butterfly garden filled with all the butterflies and flowers that the kids designed.
Another Land
The Giant
Evolution of Stars
There’s an area, a floor area, that will make you feel like you’re walking out there in space. Kids will learn about the evolution of stars — from supernovas to black holes. It was super fun when you notice the stars grow bigger as they follow you around.
Ball Strike
Tap Tap Wall
Here are my Instagram posts with videos taken from PlayLab 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vr0N1n-0D/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vqG3xHCb0/
PLAY is a Child’s Work
Young kids need to play because it is the foundation of future learning. When they play, they will be able to use their creativity and hone other skills like critical thinking and emotional strength.
At home, I make sure that my kids get to have enough playtime. Sometimes I play toys and board games with them. I also take them to kiddie establishments to broaden their experiences.
I did not know there is something like this at Robinsons Galleria. Will check this out one of these days. I bet my little man will love this!
Wowwwww ang ganda! Magugustuhan talaga ng anak ko dito. Will check this out. Sana mapuntahan namin this sembreak
Been wanting to take my boys here. It looks so fun! I’m sure that even I will have fun there too.
I’ve been wanting to take my kids here! It looks so much fun in there. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it too.
It’s my first time to hear about PlayLab! Madala ngaa dyan ang kids ko…
looks fun! saving this venue for the next indoor meet up with friends
We did a video there with the kids because they enjoyed it so much. 🙂
You can check it here
https://youtu.be/NFwVEynI7uY
The place looks fun for kids and adults, medyo mabigat lang yung fee, P450 for 2 hours.
Wow!!! It looks like it’s definitely made for the modern digital child.
It’s been a while since we’ve taken the kids to an indoor play venue. I haven’t heard of playlab ph until now. Not sure if the older kids will still appreciate but the youngest one just might go crazy about it.
I work near Galleria and always pass by Playlab. I didn’t realize that they have this many activities in side. Hope I could bring the little boy here sometime. 😊