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It’s that time of the year once again—malamig ang simoy ng hangin, waking up to the sweet smell of hot chocolate, and just curling up in bed and spending time with your family. Nope, it’s not yet Christmas; just the rainy season.
Though we do advise caution during this time (check out these Parenting Tips to Prepare for Rainy Season), we also encourage you to still create memorable moments with your family. Be it at home or visiting nearby places, make your family bonding experiences year-round! Here are a few activities you can enjoy at home and even a few places you can visit to enjoy indoor activities this rainy season.
Do check for weather advisories and the roads and traffic situation before heading out though to avoid typhoons and floods. Make your family bonding fun and exciting but don’t forget to mind the weather and be careful of your surroundings. If going out, choose a mild day to do so. We advise caution.  |
Home activities
Nothing is better than kicking back and relaxing with your family members. You don’t have to go out to have a good time. Here are some family bonding activities you can do inside the house.
Board Games
Board games are not only fun but can be good mental exercises for you and your children. Be it good old scrabble or an intense game of monopoly, there’s sure to be a board game out there for your family!
For those feeling a bit more adventurous, here are some new board games you might want to try out.
Movie Marathons
Being stuck in your house is the best excuse to re-binge all those movies you love to watch. Watch your family favorites all over again, including cult classics like all the Star Wars and Lord of the Rings movies!
Cooking
For those who love to warm up the house with some home cooked meals, it’s a good opportunity to try out those new recipes you saw on the internet! Cook or bake with your children and who knows, it might signal the birth of a new chef in the house!
If you’ve run out of movies to watch, games to play, and food to cook, and could use a change of scenery, there are a lot of other options you can bring your family to and enjoy together:
Indoor Sports & Activities
When bad weather prevented them from leaving the house, people invented indoor games and sports for amusement and activity. Below are some of your not-so-run-of-the-mill sports you might have always wanted to try. Bring your children along too and learn together.
Fencing at Ezkrima
Give fencing a try. Ezkrima Fencing Club conducts fencing lessons to all ages.
Address: Roof deck, Goldland Millenia Tower, Escriva Drive, Ortigas, Pasig City; or San Jose Village Clubhouse, along Alabang-Zapote Rd. across Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
Rates: In Pasig, the rates are: P4,000 for 4 sessions, P7,000 for 8 sessions, and P10,500 for 12 sessions. In Alabang, P8,500 for 6 sessions. Basic fencing equipment not included.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/ezkrima
Parkour at Ninja Academy
Give Naruto a run for his money (or ramen?) with your new found skills from Ninja Academy, Manila’s first and only indoor parkour facility, brought to you by Philippine Street and Workout and Calisthenics Association (PSWCA).
Address: #155 Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave., Pasig City
Rates: P600.00 for one day for first-timers; P3,600 for a 6-sessions. They also have monthly and annual rates.
Website: http://www.ninjaacademy.ph/
Archery at Kodanda Archery Range
Bring your family along as you learn a new physical activity. Your kids could even pretend they are Katniss Everdeen or Legolas Greenleaf practicing their archery skills!
Address: 1230, 24 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Rates: P399.00 per hour for one session
Website: http://www.facebook.com/KodandaArchery
With so many things to do with the family, who says rainy days are boring?
Disclaimer: All photos above are Google images or directly sourced from their main websites. For more information on each location, you may visit their individual websites provided.
Almira Manduriao does content marketing by profession, works with nonprofits and social enterprises to strengthen their cause, and advocates for the protection of women & children in the country. She travels to collect local paintings, eat whatever’s on the menu, and get lost in crowded train stations.
