Roar & Explore Safari

(Wild Animals / Africa Theme)

Big eyes, big animals, and even bigger excitement — little explorers step into the world of lions, giraffes, elephants, and zebras after real-life wildlife moments at places like Giraffe House, Lion & Safari Park, Aquila Private Game Reserve, Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm, the Cheetah Outreach, or other wildlife encounters where animals are seen up close and curiosity comes alive.

The Roar & Explore Safari PlayBOX keeps that excitement going long after the visit ends. Children stomp, roar, and wander through early pretend play as they meet friendly safari animals again at home — exploring movement, sound, and simple stories that echo the thrill of their real wildlife encounters.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Safari Animals (Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Giraffe, Rhino)
• Wooden or Silicone Animal Stackers
• Pull-Along Jeep or Safari Truck
• Safari-Themed Pop-Up Tent or Tunnel (“Bush Camp Adventure”)
• Animal Footprint Texture Stamps with Clay Pad
• Wooden Animal Puzzle with Large Peg Handles
• Binoculars and Safari Hat (Toddler Safe Felt or Fabric)
• Sensory Bin with “Savanna Sand” (Cornmeal or Kinetic Sand) and Animal Figures
• “Safari Friends” Board Book
• Pop-Up Hide-and-Seek Animal Toy
• Wooden Tree and Waterhole Play Accessories
• Large Animal Sorting & Matching Game

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make Your Own Safari Binoculars
• Go on an Animal
• Footprint Hunt
• Make a Giraffes Can’t Dance Crown
• Produce Wild Life Puppets
• Make a String Wrapped Zebra
• Create Wildlife Silhouettes
• Wildlife Headgear
• Make a Mixed Media Lion
• Construct a Button Giraffe
• Make a Seed Snake
• Match the Animal Patterns Game
• Etc.

Cuddle-a-Saurus Camp

(Dinosaur Theme)

Little explorers often first meet dinosaurs through soft storytelling, picture books, and gentle play spaces where giant creatures feel friendly, — sparking early fascination with big shapes, heavy footsteps, and playful roars.

Tiny Voyagers

(Transport Theme – Cars, Trains, Planes & Boats)

Vroom, zoom, and soar! Cape Town offers a wide range of high-energy transport related experiences. Include Killarney Motor Racing Circuit, Cape Town Boat Trips and harbour viewing at the V&A Waterfront docks, the South African Air Force Museum (Ysterplaat), the Cape Town Helicopters experience at the V&A Waterfront, Franschhoek Motor Museum and scenic hot air balloon flights in the Cape Winelands in your family trips, kids tours and outings to spark fascination with speed, flight, engineering, and movement across land, sea, and sky.

From the rumble of trains to the hum of planes and the gentle splash of boats, little explorers are constantly drawn to movement, speed, and sound in the world around them — especially during everyday moments like train rides, airport sightings, harbour views, and busy road journeys through the city.

The Tiny Voyagers PlayBOX carries that excitement forward into playful discovery at home. Children zoom, chug, and whoosh through simple transport play — exploring cars, trains, planes, and boats through movement-based storytelling, sensory play, and early imaginative journeys inspired by the world in motion they see every day.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Vehicles (Car, Bus, Plane, Boat, Train)
• Chunky Wooden Push Vehicles (Tractor, Car, Pick-up, Ambulance, Dump Truck)
• Pull-Along Car or Train Set
• Transport Activity Centre
• Fabric Road or Runway Play Mat
• Large Peg Puzzles – “Things That Go”
• Stack & Sort Traffic Lights and Cones
• Rolling Ramp Racer or Vehicle Slide Track
• Boat Bath Toy Set (for Water Play)
• Foam Floating Boats & Seaplanes (Messy/Sensory Play)
• Pilot, Captain and /or  Driver Dress-Up Hats
• Interactive Steering Wheel Toy or Dashboard Panel
• “Beep Beep! Things That Go” Board Book
• Vehicle Sound Buttons Storybook (Honk! Vroom! Choo-choo!)
• Sensory Bin Kit – “Roads, Ramps & Rivers” (includes Kinetic Sand, Gravel, and Scoopers)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Track Painting
• Sort & Match by Land, Air, or Sea
• Bubble Wrap Road
• Playdoh Fine Motor “Motor” Play
• Ride Shapes
• Build a Car
• Bubble Wrap Road
• Build a Little Boat That Floats
• PomPom Car Wheels
• Transport Lacing Cards
• Traffic Light Stick and Paste
• Ride the Road Shapes
• Etc.

Puddles and Petals

(Weather & Seasons Theme)

Inspired by everyday seasonal adventures such as rainy-day puddle walks through Green Point Park, blossom and garden explorations at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, windy beach strolls along the Cape Town coastline, and nature play in Company’s Garden, where little ones experience the changing weather, textures, and colours of the outdoors in real time, the Puddles & Petals PlayBOX extends these seasonal discoveries into gentle, imaginative play at home.

Children splash, swirl, and explore through sensory weather play — from rainy puddles and shining sunshine to falling leaves and blooming petals — building early awareness of seasons while bringing the joy, movement, and magic of outdoor moments into everyday play.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Weather Friends (Sun, Cloud, Raindrop, Rainbow)
• Weather Board (Move the sun, spin the season wheel)
• Dress-Up Weather Chart (“What’s the weather today?”) or games
• Mini Umbrella and Raincoat Pretend Set
• Magna Tiles (Rainbow Set)
• Sensory Bin – “Rainy Day Splash”
• Puddle Splash Water Mat
• Windmill or Pinwheel Toys
• Sun & Snowflake Sorting Blocks
• Transparent Coloured Cups for “Rainbow Light” play
• RainStick Play
• Cloud-Shaped Pop-Up Tent or Ball Pit
• Weather-Themed Lacing Cards (Sun, Umbrella, Leaf, Flower)
• Board Books: e.g.“Little Cloud”, “The Tiny Seed”, “Raindrop Plop!”
• Mini Gardening Set (for “Spring planting” connection)
• Tree Puzzle with Changeable Leaves (to show seasons)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make Your Own Weather Wheel
• Create Gravity Rain
• Stick and Paste Sun Art
• Create a Rain Cloud in a Bag
• Sun Fine Motor
• Snowstorm in a Jar
• Sensory Weather Play
• Noodle Rain
• Wind and Rain Process Art Activity
• “Puddle Jumping” Play
• Make String Sun Art
• Sort the Seasons Game
• Rainbow Collage Craft
• Etc.

Colour Carnival

(Colour & Pattern Theme)

Inspired by the bright, busy, and beautiful world little ones experience the Colour Carnival PlayBOX brings that visual excitement home into playful discovery.

Guided by our ECD qualified childcare professionals children swirl, sort, and splash through a world of colour — exploring bright shades, simple patterns, and playful combinations through sensory art, movement, and hands-on creative play inspired by the vibrant sights they see in everyday life.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Rainbow Characters
• Colourful Magna Tiles Set
• Stacking Rings and Rainbow Stackers
• Colour Sorting Activities
• Pattern Activities
• Large Wooden or Foam Colour Puzzles
• Pop-Up Tent in Rainbow Panels
• Colourful Scarves and Ribbons for Movement Play
• Shape & Colour Sorting Cups or Buckets
• Light-Up Colour Cubes
• First Colours & Patterns Cloth and Board Books
• Musical Colour Buttons
• Pattern Matching Puzzle Boards (Large Pegs, Chunky Pieces)
• Soft Colour Balls and Textured Shapes
• Sensory Bin with Pom-Poms, Fabric Squares, and Colour Chips (Busy Box Activities)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Create a Rainbow Collage
• Stamp & Pattern with Sponges
• Bubble Wrap Print Art
• DIY Colour Shaker Bottles
• Handprint Colour Mixing
• Seed Rainbow Sensory Play
• Wax Paper  Suncatchers
• Colour Theory Ornaments
• Playdoh Shape Cards
• Magnetic Tiles Colour Sort
• Play Colour Hunt
• Circle Weaving Flowers
• Rainbow Paint Popsicle Art
• Etc.

Mini Mechanics

(Tools, Building & Fix-It Fun Theme)

The Mini Mechanics PlayBOX brings that fascination home into safe, hands-on discovery.

Children tap, stack, twist, and build through simple tool-inspired play — exploring movement, cause-and-effect, and early construction ideas through blocks, pretend tools, and sensory building play inspired by the “fix-it” world they observe all around them.

Play Items May Include:

• Toddler Tool Set including a Foam Hammer, Wrench, Screwdriver(safe for 18m–3yrs)
• Workbench Station | Busy Box Contents with Oversized Nuts, Bolts, Pegs, and Turning Knobs
• Gear Turn Wall Board with Large Colourful Gears Toddlers can Spin and Mesh
• Toy Tools such as a Drill & Screw Set(Big Screws that Twist in with a Safe WoodeD drill)
• Bolt-It Building Block: Wooden Blocks Connected with Giant Screws
• Mini Fix-It Busy Board Featuring Clicking Dials, Latches, Knobs, and Twist Gears
• Measuring Tape for pretend “cutting and measuring” play
• Nuts & Bolts Discovery Tub
• “Let’s Fix It!” Board Book simple toddler mechanic story

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Roll the Dough and Build
• Build the Tool Belt
• Hammer Stamp Patterns
• Golf Tee and Hammer Activity
• Wrench Twist Set
• Sensory Plat Construction Site
• Tools Playdoh Mats
• Paint with a Hammer
• Cog Printing
• Twist the Bolts Game
• Construct a Box
• Etc.

Rocket Rangers

(Space Theme)

Big skies and bright curiosity often begin with magical first encounters at places like the Iziko Planetarium where little ones experience gentle, specially designed space shows introducing stars, planets, and the night sky in a calm, wonder-filled way.

The Rocket Rangers PlayBOX extends that sense of awe into playful discovery at home. Children zoom, glow, and drift through soft space-themed play — meeting friendly rockets, stars, and planets while exploring movement, light, and imagination through sensory-rich, early pretend play inspired by their first journeys into the universe.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Rocket, Astronaut, Alien etc.
• Light-Up Stars and Glow Planets
• Wooden Rocket Stack Toy
• Black Sensory Bin (Beans, Glitter Stars, Foil Moons)
• Pop-Up Rocket Tent
• Planet-Themed Soft Play Balls
• Magnetic Rocket Assembly Toy
• Space Exploration and Astronaut Picture Books
• Space Themed Puzzles
• Astronaut Dress Up
• Space Station Dollhouse

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Foil Star Stamping
• Paint the Night Sky
• Moon Crater Texture Art
• Galaxy Sensory Bottle
• Space Sensory Play
• Enjoy a Fizzy Moon Crater Project
• Rocket Art
• Star Sticker Constellation Collage
• Meteor Shower Drip Art
• Glow in the Dark  Sensory Bin
• Make Space Playdoh
• Galaxy Spin Art
• Make a Telescope
• Blow Straw Rockets
• Etc.

Curious Caterpillars

(Garden Theme)

Tiny hands, tiny discoveries — little explorers are naturally drawn to the smallest movements in the garden: a caterpillar curling on a leaf, a bee drifting between flowers, or a worm disappearing into soft soil after a rainy day in places like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Green Point Play Park, Company’s Garden, and neighbourhood parks and gardens across Cape Town.

The Curious Caterpillars PlayBOX turns those quiet outdoor moments into gentle, hands-on wonder. Children squish, sort, and explore through soft sensory garden play — following friendly bugs, planting imaginary flowers, and discovering colours, textures, and movement in the small living world that surrounds them every day.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Bugs (Butterfly, Caterpillar, Ladybug, Bee)
• Flower Stackers and Potting Stand
• Felt Garden Mat with Plantable Fabric Flowers
• Bug Box and Plastic bugs
• Bug Puppets
• Caterpillar Crawling Tunnel
• Watering Can & Toddler Garden Tools
• Bug Net and Felt Insects
• Wooden Garden Puzzle
• Pull-Along Snail or Bee
• Texture Basket (Leaves, Pebbles, Bark, Petals)
• Felt Veggie Garden
• “Garden Friends” Cloth Book
• Pop-Up Butterfly Tent
• Flower Sorting and Colour Match Game
• Wind Spinner or Pinwheel for Outdoor Play

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Leaf Rubbing Art
• Leaf Insect Art
• Leaf Luminaries
• Finger-Paint a Flower Garden
• Tissue Paper Petal Collage
• Paint the Pebbles
• Leaf Clay Art
• Poured Pot Art
• Leaf Confetti Art
• Playdoh Leaf Printing
• Mud Painting
• Create a Seed Mosaic
• Make a Beaded Bubble Wand
• Build Birdseed Ornaments
• Make your Seed Paper
• Etc.

Pebble & Pram Playhouse

(Pretend Home Theme)

Little explorers love copying the world they know best — cooking pretend meals, pushing prams, and caring for dolls as they mirror the rhythm of home life.

The Pebble & Pram Playhouse PlayBOX extends this everyday familiarity into gentle imaginative play. Children nurture, tidy, and role-play simple home routines, building early language, empathy, and confidence through comforting, make-believe experiences.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft-Bodied Baby Dolls (Washable, Toddler-Safe)
• Simple Doll Clothes (Velcro or Slip On)
• Chunky Feeding Bottles & Rattles
• Pretend Baby Food Jars (Large, Lightweight)
• Soft Plush Blankets & Muslin Cloths
• Toddler-Sized Doll Bibs and Hats
• Baby Bath (Dry Pretend Play)
• Sturdy Toddler-Safe Pram or Stroller
• Doll High Chair (Wide, Stable Base)
• Doll Cot / Cradle with Soft Bedding
• Carry Sling or Fabric Carrier for Guided Pretend
• Foam “Sleeping Mats” for Nap Pretend-Play
• Toddler-Safe Mini Play Kitchen (Rounded Edges)
• Chunky Pots, Cups, and Cutlery
• Soft or Wooden Pretend Food (No Tiny Pieces)
• Shape-Sorting “Fridge” or Pantry Bins
• Wooden Toaster / Kettle Pretend Appliances
• Laundry basket with soft cloth “clothes”
• Chunky Pegs and a mini Indoor Washing Line
• Cushioned Soft Blocks for “Furniture”
• Pretend Telephone with Big Buttons
• Soft Photo Album (Mirrors + FamiIy Images)
• Fabric House-Shaped Play Bag or Soft House Book
• Emotion Cards (Big Faces, Simple Expressions)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Decorate a Baby’s Bib
• Paper Doll Dressup
• Design a Doll Kit
• Foam Bubble Play Painting
• Make a Patchwork House
• Create an Ice Cream Collage
• Playdoh Combo Cards
• Create a Bath Bomb
• Faux Donut Decorating Kit
• Laundry Line Art
• My Playhouse Collage
• Toy Tea Party Art
• Etc.

Rescue Rangers

(Community Helpers Theme)

Sirens in the distance, flashing lights, and friendly uniforms often spark wide-eyed curiosity in little explorers as they notice firefighters, doctors, police officers, and helpers moving through their everyday world.

The Rescue Rangers PlayBOX extends this early fascination into playful discovery. Children step into simple rescue and helper roles — driving, helping, and caring through gentle pretend play that builds early understanding of safety, teamwork, and the important people who keep their world running.

Play Items May Include:

• Soft Plush Community Helper Dolls (Firefighter, Doctor, Police, Nurse)
• Emergency Vehicle Push Toys
• Community Helper Puppets
• Wooden Helper Puzzle
• Pretend First Aid Set (Soft Items)
• Pop-Up Fire Station,Truck or Hospital Tent
• Police Hat or Fire Helmet (Toddler Safe)
• Helper Related StoryBooks
• Plush Pet for Rescue Play
• Stackable Helper Blocks (Truck, Helicopter, Ambulance)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the PlayPax Process Art items (playdoh, toddler crayons, finger paints, etc) we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day, the materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Fingerprint Fire Flames
• Flame Sun Catcher
• Community Helper Hat Craft
• Make the Helper Badges
• Fire Fighter Fine Motor Spray
• Stethoscope Craft
• Create a Tool Set
• Etc.

Blossom Barnyard

(Farm Theme)

Cape Town offers plenty of farm experiences for little ones. Extend family-friendly outings and kids tours to selected wine estates and farms such as Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Spier Wine Farm, Imhoff Farm, Fairview Wine & Cheese Estate, Boschendal Estate, Oude Molen Eco Village and Babylonstoren, where children can safely engage with animals, gardens, and outdoor play areas.

Bring the farm home to continue enthusiastic themed learning. Little farmers feed the animals, drive tractors, and explore life in the barnyard through creative, sensory, and pretend play.

Play Items May Include:

• Farm House (Doll Play) with removable furniture and accessories
• Puppet Set (Cow, Duck, Sheep, Pig, Hen)
• Animal Play Sets (Large Plastic Animals for Messy or Outdoor Play)
• Tractor and Trailer Play Set with Hay Bales or Mini Loads
• Wooden Feeding & Sorting Sets (Vegetables, Eggs, Hay, Fruit)
• Themed Bouncer (Farm Design)
• Themed Pop-Up Playhouse (Barn, Chicken Coop, or Paddock)
• Plush Farm Animals (Cow, Sheep, Pig, Duck, Rooster)
• Barnyard-Themed Puzzles or Shape Sorting Games
• Animal Sound Buttons or Interactive Sound Panels
• Activity Mats (Farm Map for Vehicle/Animal Play)
• Mini Wheelbarrow or Farming Tool Set (Child-Safe Spade, Rake, Watering Can)
• Sensory Tub with Soil, Straw, or Sand for “Animal Pen” Play
• Roleplay Accessories (Farmer Hat, Apron, Bandana)
• Storybooks and Flashcards about Farm Life and Animals

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items, we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Collect & Count the Eggs Game
• Feed the Animals Role Play Cards
• Costume Creation
• Cut and Paste Fine Motor Animal Play
• Hand Puppets Create and Play
• Farm Animal Play Dough Mats
• Create Yarn Wrapped Sheep
• Play Farm Animal Washing Station
• Hand Print Pig Craft
• Pigs in the Mud Messy Play (Edible “Mud”)
• Shave the Sheep Activity
• Print Bubble Wrap Chicken
• Sensory Cow Art
• Make Pompom Felt Bunnies
• Milk the Cow
• Easy Fluffy Chick Craft
• Make Yarn Eggs
• Paint the Eggs Activity
• Shoestring Carrots
• Handprint Chickens
• Paperplate Cow
• Etc.

Mini Mariners

(Ocean Theme)

Cape Town offers a wealth of beaches, and, ocean life – endless fascination, from colourful fish to deep-sea adventures. Visit or book kids tours to the Aquarium, St. James Rock Pools,Huckleberry Fish Farm or  Boulders Beach.

Then bring the underwater world home with the Mini Mariners PlayBOX and let little explorers dive in again. Children discover marine creatures, create ocean stories, and engage in sensory-rich, imaginative play.

Play Items May Include:

• Green Planet Ocean Explorers Playset (interactive scenes, habitats)
• Electronic Fish and Ocean Creatures
• Ocean Soft Play Animals
• Ride on Blow Up Ocean Animals (Whale, Shark, Etc.)
• Puppets (Penguin, Shark, Clown Fish, etc.)
• Plastic Shark, Fish, and Sea Creature Set (ideal for wet/messy play)
• Ocean-Themed Wooden or Foam Puzzles
• Magnetic Fishing Game
• Plush Ocean Animals (Shark, Whale, Orca, Penguin, Dolphin)
• Stackers, Sorting, and Fine-Motor Manipulatives with Ocean Motifs
• Ocean-Themed Sensory Play (Shells, pebbles, and beads)
• Ocean-Themed Dress-Up (e.g. Diver Mask, Snorkel, Flippers, Captain Hat)
• Storybooks and Flashcards about or themed around Sea Creatures and Ocean Habitats
• Water Play Accessories (Mini Buckets, Scoops, Funnels for pouring games)
• Small-World Ocean Play Mats or Felt Scenes

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Design a Whale Mobile
• Octopus Play
• Create a Pipe Cleaner Coral Kingdom
• Make Shell Jewellery
• Message in a Bottle Craft
• “Build an Ocean Habitat” Sensory Tray
• Underwater Adventure Storyboard
• Sea Creature Counting Challenge
• Rainbow Fish Challenge
• Air Dry Shell Keepsakes
• Edible / Kinetic Beach Sand, Mini Castles and Shell Set
• Hand Print Crabs
• Ocean Foil Painting and Stickers Set
• Make a Jelly Fish Sun Catcher
• Rainbow Dropper Turtle
• Bubble Wrap Starfish Printing
• Jellyfish Beading
• Cheerio Octopus
• Mosaic Fish
• Paper Bag Shark
• Paint the Shells Set
• Sting Ocean Craft
• Under the Sea Stained Glass Set
• Ocean Slime Play
• Etc.

Roar & Explore Safari

(Wild Animals / Africa Theme)

Wildlife encounters spark curiosity, excitement, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether you’re visiting Giraffe House, experiencing a safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve, spotting big cats at Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, exploring Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve, the Cape Ostrich Farm, or learning about conservation at Cheetah Outreach, as a family, or sending children on tours independently whilst parents work, the adventure doesn’t have to end there.

Bring the safari home and let little explorers continue the journey. Children discover wild animals, create their own expeditions, and engage in imaginative, sensory, and storytelling-based play inspired by real-world experiences.

Play Items May Include:

• Animal Figurine Set
• Safari Vehicle Set
• Wild Animal Puppets
• Safari Magna Tiles
• Safari Explorer Kit (Binoculars, Compass, Safari Hat, Map
• Wooden Animal Puzzles or Peg Boards (Fine Motor Play)
• Animal Matching or Sorting Game
• Safari-Themed Floor Puzzle or 3D Habitat Puzzle
• Safari Small World Play Mat (or felt terrain base)
• Stacking or Balancing Animals Game (Hand-Eye Coordination)
• Plush Safari Animals
• Sensory Bin Items — large wild animal set
• Much love Wildlife Storybooks
• Pop Up Safari Play Bus

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make your own Binoculars
• Create Animal Track Prints
• Make a Wild Animal Finger Puppet Set
• Safari Sensory Tray Play
• Colour changing Chameleon Craft
• Make a Happy Hippo Hand Puppet
• Match the Animal Skin
• Make an Animal Mask
• Make a Monkey Marionette
• Etc.

Dreamy Dapple Farm

(Equestrian Theme)

Horse riding and pony experiences offer children a gentle, confidence-building connection with animals and nature. Whether you’re visiting the Riding Centre in Houtbay, enjoying pony rides and lessons at Lane Stables in Constantia, exploring trails with Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding in Noordehoek, or meeting horses at Oude Molen Stables in Pinelands, as a family – sending the kids to visit as part of their tour the magic of these experiences can continue beyond the outing.

Bring the stables home and let little riders step into their own equestrian world. Children groom, ride, and care for their horses through imaginative, nurturing, and sensory-rich play inspired by real-life experiences.

Play Items May Include:

• Farm and Stable Playset (Barn, Fences, Stables, Troughs)
• Horses, Ponies, Foals and Farm Animal Figures
• Horse Grooming and Care Kit (Brushes, Feed, Accessories)
• Toy Tractor or Farm Vehicle Set
• Equestrian Figures and Riders
• Farm Animal Puppets (Horse, Cow, Sheep, Chicken, Pig, Dog)
• Farmyard Puzzles and/or Matching Games etc.
• Wooden or Plastic Animal Stackers and Sorting Toys
• Hay Bale or Fence Building Blocks (Small World Play)
• Plush Horses, etc.)
• Stable Scene Felt or Play Mat

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a Mini Hobby Horse
• Create a Lucky Horseshoe Dream Catcher
• Design a Stable Sign
• Make Horsey Hand Puppets
• Wrap a Horse Doll
• Learn to Plait a Mane Game
• Make an  Dry Clay Horse Shoe
• Create a Suncatcher Pony
• Make A Horse Show Ribbon Kit
• Design a Jockey Silk
• Make a Saddle
• Etc.

Cuddle-a-Saurus Camp

(Dinosaur Theme)

Dinosaurs capture imagination while opening the door to early discovery and science-based curiosity. Visit or include a visit to the Iziko South African Museum, exploring fossils at the West Coast Fossil Park, Dino Kingdom or stepping into the past at the Cape Town Science Centre, in your next family outing or kids tour to spark curiosity for all things prehistoric, the adventure doesn’t have to end there.

Bring the dinosaur world home and let little explorers step back in time to a land of roars, fossils, and friendly dinos. Children dig, discover, and create their own prehistoric adventures through imaginative, sensory, and exploratory play.

Play Items May Include:

• Dinosaur Figurine Set (T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, etc.)
• Dinosaur Habitat or Volcano Playset
• Fossil Dig or Excavation Kit (Sensory Play)
• Dinosaur Puppets or Hand Puppets
• Dinosaur-Themed Puzzles and Matching Games
• Wooden or Plastic Dinosaur Stackers and Sorting Toys
• Plush Dinosaurs (Soft, Cuddly Varieties for Little Hands)
• Dinosaur Egg Surprise Toys or Fossil Blocks
• Prehistoric Landscape Play Mat or Felt Scene
• Construction or Digging Tools (for Sand or Kinetic Play)
• Storybooks or Fact Cards about Dinosaurs

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a Fossil Keepsake
• Make a Dino Egg
• Dino Footprint Trail
• Volcano Eruption Experiment
• Decoupage Dinos
• Dinosaur Dress Up
• Dino Printing
• Make a Dino Mask
• Etc.

Wheels, Wings & Floating Things

(Transport Theme)

Transport sparks curiosity about how the world moves—from powerful cars to soaring planes and busy harbours. Whether you’re exploring as a family or sending the children on an independent kids tour to see the incredible vehicles at the Franschhoek Motor Museum, discovering how things work at the Cape Town Science Centre, riding the rails with Atlantic Rail Steam Train, or enjoying a boat ride at the V&A Waterfront the Wheels & Wings PlayBOX brings the intrigue home!

Bring the world of transport home and let little movers and makers take the lead. Children build, race, and explore different ways of getting around through imaginative, hands-on, and problem-solving play.

Play Items May Include:

• Vehicle Playset (Cars, Trucks, Trains, Planes, Boats)
• Wooden Garage, Airport, or Train Station Playset
• Road or City Play Mat (Small World Play)
• Construction Vehicles and Tools Set
• Emergency Vehicle Set (Fire Engine, Police Car, Ambulance)
• Transport-Themed Puzzles or Peg Boards
• Vehicle Matching or Sorting Games
• Build-and-Go Tracks or Magnetic Vehicle Sets
• Plush or Soft Toy Vehicles (Airplane, Bus, Tractor)
• Dress-Up Accessories (Pilot Hat, Construction Vest, Traffic Sign Props)
• Traffic Light or Sign Recognition Toys
• Storybooks or Flashcards about Vehicles and Travel

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Build Your Own Road Signs
• Paper Plane Challenge
• Design a License Plate
• Fine Motor Mechanics Activities
• Car Wash
• Build a Model Airplane
• Build a Boat that Floats
• Transport Playdoh Mats
• Etc.

Adventure Bay

(Pirate  & Mermaid Theme)

Ahoy, little adventurers! Set sail on a magical journey where pirates and mermaids share the seas. Families can embark together, or one of our trusted childcare professionals or temporary au pairs can take the children aboard for their own expedition on the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat—South Africa’s only pirate ship—children will delight in the immersive, theatrical cruise, else spend the day discovering Cape Town’s beaches, tidal pools, and hidden coves where mermaids might just be found.

Back on land, the adventure continues as the Adventure Bay PlayBOX transforms any space into a world of high seas and underwater wonder. Children hunt for treasure, sail imaginary oceans, and create their own pirate and mermaid tales through imaginative, sensory, and role-based play—extending the magic of their outing into a rich, story-led play experience.

Play Items May Include:

• Pirate Ship or Boat Playset
• Pirate and Sailor Figures
• Treasure Chest with Pretend Gold Coins and Gems
• Pirate Dress-Up Set (Hat, Eye Patch, Sword, Map)
• Sea Creature Figurines (Shark, Octopus, Dolphin, Whale)
• Ocean or Island Play Mat (Small World Play)
• Pirate-Themed Puzzles
• Wooden Stacking or Balancing Ships Game
• Mini Sensory Bin with Sand, Shells, and Buried Treasure Items
• Walk the Plank Game
• Pirate and Sea Creature Puppets
• Kinetic Sand Castle and Shell Play Set
• Pirate Popup Play Tent
• Plush Pirate Characters or Sea Creatures
• Magnetic Fishing or Treasure Hunt Games
• Storybooks or Pirate-Themed Games

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a Pirate Flag
• Treasure Map Hunt
• Message in a Bottle Craft
• Make a Pirate Hat
• Rock the Pirate Boat Craft
• Parrot Pirate Craft
• Open Seas Sensory Play
• Make a Treasure Map
• Compass Crafting
• Make a Treasure Kaleidoscope
• Make a Booty Casket
• Etc.

Experimentation Station

(Science & Experiments Theme)

Science is all about curiosity, discovery, and hands-on exploration—something children naturally gravitate toward. Whether you’re discovering interactive exhibits at the Cape Town Science Centre, enjoying family-friendly estate experiences at Spier Wine Farm or Babylonstoren, where nature, gardens, and simple systems come to life, the learning doesn’t have to stop there.

Now your children can enjoy the Science Centre at your hotel or accommodation with our Potion Commotion PlayBOX—a bubbling blend of curiosity and creativity. Young scientists mix, measure, and discover through hands-on play that sparks wonder, experimentation, and early scientific thinking.

Play Items May Include:

• Child-Friendly Science Lab Set (Beakers, Test Tubes, Goggles, Droppers)
• Colour Mixing and Measuring Kit
• Baking Soda & Vinegar Volcano Experiment Set
• Magnetic Discovery Set or Magnet Wands
• Sensory Tub with Safe “Potion” Ingredients (Coloured Water, Glitter, Beads)
• Sorting Trays or Fine Motor Tweezers for Discovery Play
• Microscope or Magnifying Viewer (Child-Safe)
• Simple Circuit or Light Exploration Toys
• Science-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Lab Dress-Up Accessories (Lab Coat, Safety Goggles, Name Tag)
• Sensory Bottles or Calm-Down Jars
• Storybooks or Flashcards about Scientists and Discoveries

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a Magic Potion
• Fizz & Foam Lab
• Colour-Changing Reactions
• Rainbow Soap Foam
• Make a Lava Lamp
• Chalk and Vinegar Pop Rockets
• Galaxy Sensory Potion Kit
• Fizzy Painting
• Lemon Volcanos
• Electric Circuit Project
• Force and Motion Projects
• Skittles Experiments
• Cloud Dough Experiments
• Magic Milk Science
• Grow a Rainbow
• Etc.

Rocket Rangers

(Space & Astronaut Theme)

Space exploration captures the imagination like nothing else—fueled by planetarium experiences, night skies, and the mystery of what lies beyond our world.  Whether you’re exploring immersive shows at the Iziko Planetarium or the South African Astronomical Observatory discovering hands-on science at the Cape Town Science Centre, or simply stargazing from your own backyard, the wonder of space is always within reach.

Inspired by these cosmic adventures, little explorers bring their curiosity home with our Rocket Rangers PlayBOX. Blast off into a world of planets, rockets, and distant galaxies where children investigate, imagine, and explore the mysteries of space through hands-on, imaginative play and early scientific discovery.

Play Items May Include:

• Rocket Ship or Space Station Playset
• Astronaut and Alien Figurines
• Planet and Solar System Model Set
• Glow-in-the-Dark Stars or Ceiling Planets
• Space-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Rocket or UFO Construction Blocks
• Plush Astronauts or Space Creatures
• Magnetic Galaxy Building Set or Floating Rocket Toys
• Space-Themed Dress-Up (Helmet, Gloves, Jetpack, Suit)
• Sensory Bin with “Moon Sand” or Silver Pebbles
• Storybooks or Flashcards about Planets and Space Exploration

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Galaxy Spin Painting Project
• Design a Flag for Your Planet
• Moon Dust Experiment
• Cosmic Cookie Decoration
• Solar System Sensory Set
• Galaxy Sensory Play
• Tissue Paper Planet
• Fizzing Moon Rocks
• Galaxy Jar
• Starry Sensory Play
• Foil Star Stamping
• Paint the Night Sky
• Galaxy Sensory Bottle Kit
• Space Sensory Play
• Enjoy a Fizzy Moon Crater Project
• Rocket Art
• Star Sticker Constellation Collage
• Meteor Shower Drip Art
• Glow in the Dark Sensory Bin
• Make Space Playdoh
• Make a Telescope
• Blow Straw Rockets
• Etc.

Curious Caterpillars

(Gardening, Flowers & Bugs Theme)

Nature is full of tiny wonders—buzzing insects, blooming flowers, and hidden life beneath the soil that sparks early curiosity and care for the environment. Whether you’re exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, wandering through the historic greenery of the Company’s Garden, discovering tree-lined pathways at the Arderne Gardens, or experiencing garden-to-table learning at places like Babylonstoren and Spier Wine Farm, as a family or with an au pair, children are surrounded by living classrooms that bring nature to life.

Now children can bring their love of nature home with our Curious Caterpillars PlayBOX. Little explorers dig, plant, and discover the wonders of the garden—from butterflies and beetles to flowers and soil—through imaginative, hands-on play that nurtures curiosity, observation, and early ecological awareness.

Play Items May Include:

• Gardening Tool Set (Child-Safe Spade, Rake, Watering Can)
• Bug Catching or Observation Kit (Magnifying Glass, Containers, Net)
• Flower and Leaf Sorting or Matching Games
• Insect and Garden Creature Figurine Set (Caterpillar, Butterfly, Bee, Ladybird, Snail)
• Garden-Themed Puzzles or Peg Boards
• Wooden Planting or Flower Stackers
• Explorer Dress Up
• Felt Vegetable Garden Plant and Play Set
• Sensory Tub with Soil, Pebbles, Seeds, and Plastic Bugs | Busy Bees Sensory Bin
• Resin Bug Set
• Press the Flowers Set
• Plush Bugs or Garden Creatures
• Mini Planting Pots and Faux Flowers
• Butterfly Life Cycle Set or Matching Cards
• Storybooks or Flashcards about Gardens and Insects

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Plant a Seed
• Decopage an Explorer Hat
• Make a Bug Hotel
• Paper Plate Garden Craft
• Petal Playdoh Kit
• Pressed Flower Keepsakes
• Sponge Butterfly Prints
• Bee Hive Playdoh Kit
• Paint a Mini Plant Pot Kit
• Make DIY Seed Bombs
• Flower Printed Socks
• Make Seed Paper
• Bird Feeder DIY Craft
• Etc.

Create Studio

(Little Chefs Theme)

Whisk, stir, and sprinkle some imagination! Food is a powerful way for children to explore creativity, confidence, and sensory discovery. Whether inspired by hands-on baking experiences at places like Tots n Pots Kids Cooking Workshops and Food Jams, or by real-world food environments such as the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, Babylonstoren, and Spier Wine Farm, children are surrounded by rich, real-life culinary experiences.

Bring the kitchen home with our Bake & Create Studio. Little chefs whisk, stir, sprinkle, and create through imaginative, sensory, and role-based play. Little chefs explore the joy of cooking and baking through pretend play, sensory fun, and creative kitchen adventures.

Play Items May Include:

• Child-Friendly Kitchen Playset or Mini Oven
• Mixing Bowls, Whisks, and Baking Utensils
• Pretend Food Sets (Cupcakes, Fruit, Vegetables, Pastries)
• Wooden Cutting and Chopping Toy Set
• Measuring Cups and Mixing Accessories
• Apron and Chef Hat Dress-Up Set
• Bakery or Café Roleplay Accessories (Menu, Trolley, Serving Tray)
• Play Dough or Sensory Dough Baking Kit
• Food-Themed Puzzles or Sorting Games
• Plush or Felt Food Items (Sandwiches, Donuts, Cookies)
• Recipe Cards or Illustrated Instruction Prompts
• Storybooks about Cooking, Sharing, and Food Adventures

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a Chef’s Hat
• Design a Cupcake
• Pretend Bake Sale
• Pretzel Playdoh
• Create a  Whisk
• Cookie Decorating Kit
• Bake a Pizza
• Apron Decorating Set
• Bakery Sensory Bin
• Cupcake  Playdoh Kit
• Felt Pie Play
• Salt Dough Cakes
• DIY Paper Donuts
• Woven Felt Baskets
• Etc.

Pebble & Pram Playhouse

(Pretend Home & Care Theme)

Everyday life is full of meaningful routines that children love to observe and recreate—from cooking and caring to hosting and helping.

The Pebble & Pram Playhouse PlayBOX offers nurturing play at its sweetest. Little homemakers care for their dolls, host tea parties, prepare pretend meals, and build comforting daily routines through nurturing, imaginative, and role-based play.

Play Items May Include:

• Doll Cot, Pram, and High Chair Set
• Baby Dolls with Accessories (Bottles, Nappies, Clothing)
• Kitchen or Tea Party Playset (Teapot, Cups, Utensils, Pretend Food)
• Doll Feeding and Bathing Set
• Wooden or Plastic Dollhouse with Furniture  and dolls (tier dependant)
• Cleaning and Home Helper Set (Mini Broom, Mop, Laundry Basket)
• Plush Dolls or Soft Toys for Nurturing Play
• Pop Play House
• Household-Themed Puzzles or Sorting Games
• Storybooks about Family, Caring, or Daily Routines

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make a House Book
• Dress Up Dolls
• Make Believe Shopping
• Make a Bouquet of Flowers
• Decorate an Apron
• Pretend Bake-Off
• Design a Family Portrait
• Make a Handbag
• Bejewel a Hand Mirror Kit
• Make Bath Bombs
• Paper Doll Fashion Designer Kit
• Wooden Bead and Charm Jewellery Kit
• Felt Dress Up Doll Set
• Etc.

Rescue Rangers

(Community Helpers Theme)

Step into the shoes of everyday heroes with our Rescue Rangers PlayBOX. Everyday heroes keep our communities safe, healthy, and connected—often in ways children see but do not yet fully understand.

Little helpers explore teamwork, problem-solving, and caring for others through imaginative rescue missions and role-play adventures.

Play Items May Include:

• Emergency Vehicle Set (Fire Truck, Police Car, Ambulance, Helicopter)
• Community Helper Figures (Firefighter, Doctor, Nurse, Police Officer, Vet)
• First Aid or Doctor’s Kit Playset
• Fire Station or Police Station Playset
• Construction Worker and Tools Set
• Plush or Toy Pets for Vet Care Roleplay
• Dress-Up Accessories (Uniforms, Hats, Badges, Stethoscope, Walkie-Talkie)
• Community-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Sorting and Classification Games (Who Helps Where?)
• Wooden Building Blocks
• City Play Mat
• Storybooks about Helping, Safety, and Community Jobs

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Design a Badge
• Community Helper Match-Up
• Make a Mini Fire Engine
• Community Helper Paper Puppets
• Private investigator finger print kit
• Find the Clues Sensory Play
• Fire Sensory Play Kit
• Make a Helper Headband
• Finger Print Fun
• Make a Police Car
• Walkie Talkie Play
• Etc.

Little Wizards

(Science, Potions & Discovery Theme)

Where curiosity meets a little bit of magic! Young wizards mix, pour, and experiment their way through a world of bubbling potions, colour-changing surprises, and discovery play that sparks imagination, wonder, and early scientific thinking.

Play Items May Include:

• Child-Friendly Science or Potion Lab Set (Beakers, Test Tubes, Droppers, Goggles)
• Colour Mixing and Measuring Kit
• Sensory Potion Tub (Coloured Water, Glitter, Beads, Sequins, Petals, etc).
• Magical Ingredients Set (Safe Kitchen Science Add-Ins like Bicarb, Vinegar, Cornflour)
• Wooden Sorting Trays and Fine Motor Tools (Pipettes, Tweezers, Funnels)
• Wizard Dress-Up Accessories (Cape, Hat, Wand, Goggles)
• Sensory Bottles or “Calm Potion” Jars and instructions
• Magical Creature Figurines or Plush (Dragons, Owls, Frogs)
• Magic Trick Sets
• Spell Book or Potion Recipe Cards (Laminated Reusables)
• Science & Magic-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Castle Playsets
• Light Exploration or Colour-Changing Toys
• Storybooks about Wizards, Magic, and Discovery

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Make Your Own Potion Wand
• Fizz & Bubble Magic Lab
• Create a Spell Book Page
• Petal and Sparkle Potion Kits
• Make a Wizards Hat
• Create a Sparkle Stone
• Make a Mystical Bouncy Ball
• Magic Treasure Rock
• Potion Fizz Powder
• Sparkle Slime
• Magical Sensory Jars
• Make a Fairy Garden
• Make Gemstone Soap
• Make a Mushroom
• DIY Jelly Soap
• Etc.

Castle Adventures

(Knights, Princesses & Royal Play Theme)

Step into a fairytale world where dragons, knights, and princesses come to life with our Castle Adventures PlayBOX. Little dreamers build castles, defend kingdoms, and create their own royal stories through imaginative, small-world play filled with creativity, bravery, and storytelling.

Play Items May Include:

• Castle or Fortress Playset (with Drawbridge, Towers, and Accessories)
• Knight, Princess, Dragon, and Horse Figurines
• Royal Dress-Up Set (Crown, Cape, Shield, Sword, Wand, Tiara)
• Castle Building Blocks
• Royal-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Plush Dragons, Unicorns, or Royal Pets
• Treasure Chest or Gem Sorting Set
• Storybook or Fairytale Character Figurines
• Medieval Small-World Play Mat or Felt Scene
• Pretend Feast or Banquet Set (Goblets, Platters, Wooden Food)
• Storybooks about Castles, Dragons, and Bravery

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Design a Royal Crest
• Create a Crown
• Build a Mini Castle
• Make a Shield
• Decorate a Sword
• Make a Knights Shield
• Bejewel a Dragons Egg
• Make a Fairytale Marionette Set
• Dragon Scale Slime
• Dragon Puppet
• Decorate a Hand Mirror
• Etc.

Tiny Tales Theatre

(Puppeteers Theme)

Theatre opens a world where stories, characters, and emotions come alive through performance and imagination. From inspiring productions at the Artscape Theatre and intimate storytelling experiences at the Baxter Theatre, to magical puppet shows at venues such as the Rainbow Puppet Theatre, children are introduced to expressive storytelling in all its forms on our kids tours.

Step behind the curtain with our Tiny Tales Theatre PlayBOX. Little performers bring stories to life with puppets, props, and imaginative scripts, exploring language, empathy, confidence, and creative expression through playful performance.

Play Items May Include:

• Puppet Theatre or Mini Stage Playset
• Hand Puppets and Finger Puppets (Animals, People, Fantasy Characters)
• Storytelling Figurines or Plush Characters
• Felt or Magnetic Storyboards
• Story Cubes or Story Prompt Cards
• Costume Accessories (Hats, Capes, Scarves, Masks)
• Puppetry Props (Mini Furniture, Backdrops, Small World Items)
• Story Sequencing or Matching Games
• Storybooks or Flashcards for Inspiration
• Storytelling Small-World Mat or Play Scene

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Create Your Own Puppet
• Design a Stage Set
• Make a Mini Play
• Create Dancing Puppets
• Make Finger Puppets Kit
• Make a Stick Puppet
• Make a Marionette
• Make a Peg Puppet Play
• Make a Mask
• Etc.

Mighty Mini Heroes

(Superheroes Theme)

Calling all little heroes! Capes on, masks ready—children leap into imaginative adventures, save the day, and explore bravery, empathy, courage, kindness, cooperation and the idea that everyone can make a difference through action-filled, story-led heroic play.

Play Items May Include:

• Superhero Figures and Action Characters
• Capes, Masks, Wristbands, and Costume Accessories
• Hero Headquarters or Small-World City Playset
• Obstacle Play Pieces
• Superhero-Themed Puzzles
• Superhero Matching Games
• Plush Superhero Characters
• Hero Gear Props (Shields, Gadgets, Emblems)
• Storybooks or Flashcards about Heroes and Good Deeds
• Magnetic or Wooden Superhero Stacking/Sorting Toys
• Mini Obstacle Course or Rescue Mission Props
• Storytelling Play Mats or Scene Cards

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the Process Art items we include 1 to 5 Art Projects per day booked. The materials and number depending on the tier booked. Examples include;

• Design Your Own Superhero
• Create a Super Shield
• Rescue Mission Adventure
• Super Hero Wrist Band
• Make a Hero Mask
• Make a Set of Super Hero Stick Puppets
• Design a Heroes Cape
• Decorate a Shield
• Super Hero Bingo
• Etc.

Snap and Stick Memory Co.

(Scrap Book Holiday Photo Journal)

Despite being a purely PlayPAX option, as one of our most highly requested options we didn’t want you to miss this one. If this option is selected it will be included in full and takes precedence but complemented by the other selected options, dependent on the duration of stay.

The Snap & Stick Memory Co. Box is a beautifully engaging way for older children to capture and relive the magic of their South African holiday. Designed as a hands-on scrapbooking and photo journaling experience, it allows them to snap real moments, document their adventures, and creatively bring their memories to life. With every page, children build a personal keepsake filled with stories, photos, and reflections they’ll treasure long after the journey ends.

Items include;

• Instax Camera or Instax Printer (select your preference)
• Instax Film Pack(s)
• Hardcover Scrapbook Journal (durable, travel-friendly)
• Assorted coloured pens & fine liners
• Metallic / gel pens for decorative writing
• Glue sticks & double-sided tape runners
• Child-safe scissors
• Washi tape set (variety of colours and patterns)
• Themed Sticker Packs (South Africa, travel, animals, ocean, icons)
• Alphabet Sticker Packs (variety)
• Die-cut embellishments (frames, tags, labels)
• Scrapbooking paper pack (textures, prints, and backgrounds)
• Photo corners & adhesive mounts
• Pre-designed journal prompt cards
  (e.g. “My favourite moment today…”, “Something new I saw…”)
• Mini envelope set (to store tickets, notes, small keepsakes)
• Postcard-style inserts for messages and reflections
• Maps to cut stick and mark places visited
• Milestone / highlight stickers/ prints (Best Day, Funniest Moment, etc.)

Savanna Safari

(Wild Animals / Africa Theme)

Step into the wild! Wildlife encounters at places like Aquila Private Game Reserve, Cheetah Outreach, Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve, Cape Point Ostrich Farm, Monkey Town and Giraffe House spark curiosity about Africa’s animals and ecosystems.

The Savanna Safari PlayBOX extends these and other real-world safari experiences into creative exploration at ‘home’. Children design safaris, exploring the wonders of the African savanna with roaring lions, towering giraffes, and exciting safari adventures, explore habitats, engage in storytelling and discovery-based activities inspired by African wildlife. This theme encourages imaginative play, animal recognition, storytelling, and a love for wildlife.

Play Items May Include*:

• Wild Animal Figurines (Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Rhino, Hippo, etc.)
• Safari Jeep or 4×4 Vehicle
• Binoculars or Pretend Camera
• Walkie Talkies
• Safari Tent
• Safari Lego
• Safari Ranger Hat or Vest (Pretend Dress-Up)
• Felt or Printed Savanna Play Mat
• Small-World Safari Rock, Tree, or Waterhole Pieces
• Wild Animal Puppet Set
• Animal Footprint Stamps or Cards
• Animal Habitat Sorting Game
• Safari-Themed Puzzles
• Safari Storybooks, Classic African Themed Stories, Informational Books
• Animal Fact Flashcards
• Safari Magna-tile Set

*Items included depend on availability and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

Examples include;

• Track the Animal Prints
• Savanna Ranger Challenge
• Wooden 3D Wildlife Model (Lion, Giraffe, Elephant)
• “Make a Wildlife Marionette” Kit
• Create a Wildlife Collage
• Paper Mache Safari
• Make an Animal Mask
• Shoebox Safari Dioramas
• 3D Safari Landscape
• Animal Print Stamping
• Bubble Wrap Giraffe Prints
• Mixed Media Safari Art
• Fur Texture Collage
• Explorer Hats
• Handmade Safari Maps
• Etc.

Coral Quest Mariners

(Ocean Theme)

Ocean adventures at places like Two Oceans Aquarium, ocean and harbour cruises from the V&A Waterfront, coastal rock pools, and beach explorations along Cape Town’s coastline spark curiosity about marine life and underwater ecosystems.

The Coral Quest Mariners PlayBOX extends these real-world experiences into hands-on discovery at home. Children explore ocean habitats, sea creatures, and conservation through creative, investigative, and imaginative play inspired by the world beneath the waves.

Play Items May Include:

• Green Planet Ocean Explorers Playset (interactive scenes, habitats)
• Electronic Fish and Ocean Creatures
• Puppets (Penguin, Shark, Clown Fish, etc.)
• Plastic Ocean Animal Figurines (Dolphin, Shark, Turtle, Whale, Octopus, Fish)
• Ocean-Themed Puppets (Shark, Penguin, Clownfish, Orca, Turtle)
• Water Play Bin with Shells, Rocks, and Coral Pieces
• Ocean-Themed Lego
• Magnetic Fishing Game
• Remote Control Shark, Submarine or Boat
• Kinetic Sand or Water Beads for Sensory “Beach” Play
• Ocean-Themed Puzzles
• Felt or Printed Underwater Play Mat
• Stackers or Sorting Toys (Shells, Fish, Coral Shapes)
• Plush Sea Animals
• Ocean Storybooks or Fact Cards
• Ocean Rescue Props (Mini Nets, “Pollution Cleanup” pieces)

*Items included depends on availability and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Coral Reef
• Catch & Count Fishing Game
• Decorate your Names first Letter with Shells Kit
• Fizzy Ocean Sensory Playset
• Shell Dreamcatcher
• Ocean Study Pack
• Decorate a Brush with Shells Kit
• Paint Waves
• Built a Boat that Floats
• Paint  the Shells set
• Make a Shark Mask
• Simple Sewing and Beading Shell Handbag Project
• Shell Frame Set Activity
• Salt Fish Painting
• Etc.

Country Trails Barnyard

(Farm Theme)

From family visits and kids tours to open farms at Spier Wine Farm, Fairview Wine & Cheese Estate, Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, Imhoff Farm,  Boschendal Estate, Oude Molen Eco Village, Polkadraai Strawberry Farm and working gardens of Babylonstoren, children gain a hands-on glimpse into animal care, food systems, and life on the land.

The Country Trails Barnyard PlayBOX builds on these experiences through creative, farm-inspired exploration. Children design, organise, and imagine their own barnyard worlds — engaging with routines, animals, and the rhythms of farm life through thoughtful, hands-on play.

Play Items May Include:

• Farm Animal Figurines (Cow, Sheep, Pig, Goat, Duck, Chickens, Horses)
• Barn Playset or Pop-Up Farm House
• Tractor or Farm Vehicle with Trailer
• Farmer Hat or Pretend Overalls (Dress-Up)
• Felt or Wooden Farm Play Mat
• Hay Bale Blocks or Sensory Straw
• Egg Collecting Basket with Play Eggs
• Animal Matching or Sorting Games
• Farm-Themed Puzzles
• Farm Storybooks or Animal Sound Flashcards
• Vegetable Garden Play Set (Carrots, Potatoes, Leafy Greens)
• Feeding Props (Milk Bottles, Buckets, Mini Feed Bags)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Barnyard
• Feed the Animals Roleplay Cards
• Yarn Animal Silhouette
• Make a Seed Bomb Kit
• Make a Clay Animal Diffuser
• Make Seed Paper Cards
• Mini Green House
• Make an Animal Portrait Kit
• DIY String Art Set
• Farm Animal Portrait Kit
• Button Animal Portrait
• Make a Bird Feeder
• Pine Cone Farm Animals
• Brown Cow Button Art
• Etc.

Dino Detectives

(Dinosaur Theme)

Whether for a family adventure or a temp au pair led outing, prehistoric discoveries at places like Iziko South African Museum, West Coast Fossil Park,  and interactive exhibits at the Cape Town Science Centre and the the newly opened Dino Kingdom spark curiosity about ancient worlds and the science behind them.

The Dino Detectives PlayBOX builds on this excitement through hands-on exploration at home. Young explorers dig, discover, and piece together their own prehistoric stories — developing curiosity, scientific thinking, and creativity as they step into the role of real-life paleontologists.

Play Items May Include:

• Dinosaur Figurines (T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, etc.)
• Dino Dig Excavation Kit (Brushes, “Fossils”, Tools)
• Volcano or Prehistoric Landscape Play Mat
• Dinosaur Egg Surprise Toys
• Fossil Rubbing Plates or Stencils
• Dino Tracks Matching or Sorting Cards
• Pop-Up Dino Cave or Habitat
• Wooden or Magnetic Dinosaur Puzzles
• Dino-Themed Storybooks or Fact Flashcards
• Sensory Tray with Stones, Sand, or “Tar Pit” Slime
• Build-A-Dino Construction Figures
• Dinosaur Nesting, Stacking, or Sorting Toys

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Excavate the Hidden Fossils
• Design Your Own Dino Species
• Decorate a Dino Egg
• Hatch & Match the Dino Eggs
• Build a Mini Dino Habitat
• Create a Dino Diorama
• Decopage a Dinosaur
• Dinosaur Study Pack
• Decorate a Discoverers Hat
• Wooden 3D Dinosaur Model
• Etc.

Hero Academy

(Super Heroes Theme)

Suit up and step into a world of action, courage, and imagination.

The Marvel Legends Academy PlayBOX invites young heroes to create their own identities, design missions, and tackle exciting challenges — building confidence, teamwork, and storytelling skills through dynamic, action-packed play.

Play Items May Include:

• Superhero Action Figures (Variety of Hero Types)
• Capes, Masks, Wristbands, and Wearable Hero Gear
• Super Hero Race Track
• Hero Headquarters or Small-World City Playset or Hero Lego
• Mission Cards or Challenge Tokens
• Superhero-Themed Puzzles
• Hero Matching or Sorting Games
• Hero Related Board Games
• Plush Superhero Characters
• Foam Shields, Emblems, or Gadget Props
• Super Hero Storybooks About Acts of Courage and Kindness
• Cityscape Play Mat or Scene Cards
• Rescue Props (Ropes, Mini Cones, Villain Figures)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Superhero
• Create a Power Emblem
• Build a Hero Gadget
• Create a Super Shield
• Rescue Mission Adventure
• Super Hero Wrist Band
• Make a Hero Mask
• Make a Set of Super Hero Stick Puppets
• Design a Heroes Cape
• Decorate a Shield
• Super Hero Bingo
• Etc.

Galactic Guardians

(StarWars-Inspired Space Heroes Theme)

Across distant galaxies and epic battles between good and evil, young explorers are drawn into stories of courage, destiny, and adventure in space.

The Galactic Guardians PlayBOX invites children to step into their own intergalactic journeys — creating missions, building worlds, and exploring themes of bravery, teamwork, and imagination through immersive, story-driven play.

Play Items May Include:

• Hero & Shadow Force Figurines (Light vs Dark Characters)
• Mini Starships, Speed Gliders, or Galactic Shuttles
• Glow Rods / Light Wands (Saber-style Pretend Tools)
• Companion Droid or Robot Figures
• Planet Exploration or Starbase Play Mat
• Cosmic Crystal Sets (Sorting, Matching, Energy “Power” Play)
• Space Ranger Cloak or Guardian Training Belt (Dress-Up)
• Galactic Mission Cards (Rescue, Explore, Defend)
• Meteor Rock or “Asteroid” Sensory Pieces
• Build-Your-Own Starstation Blocks
• Alien Creature Figures (Friendly + Mysterious)
• Space Communication Gear (Pretend Radios, Holo-Pads)
• Galaxy-Themed Puzzles or Shadow-vs-Light Matching Games

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Build Your Own Starship
• Guardian Training Challenge
• Crystal Power Sort & Match
• Droid Repair Workshop
• Make Yoda Ears
• Create a Lightsaber Project
• Make a Baby Yoda
• Yoda Paper Craft
• Make a Darth Vader Mask
• Princess Leia Headband
• Make a Chewbacca Puppet
• Make an R2-D2 Toilet Roll Droids
• Create Simple Jedi Robes
• Make Jedi Academy Badges
• Galaxy Sponge Painting
• Star Wars Planet Maps
• Character Stick Puppets
• Design Your Own Alien
• Etc.

Dollhouse Studio

(Doll Play and Fashion Design Theme)

Creative experiences like fashion design and sewing workshops at Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design, hands-on sessions at Sew Much Fun, and kids’ creative classes at studios across Cape Town invite children to explore clothing, design, and self-expression in playful, practical ways.

The Pebble and Pram Playhouse builds on this inspiration through imaginative home and lifestyle play. Children style, design, and create their own worlds — from dressing dolls and curating outfits to storytelling through fashion, routines, and everyday roleplay that blends creativity with self-expression.

Play Items May Include:

• Doll House
• Dolls
• Barbies
• Barbie Clothes
• Dolls (Various Sizes, Genders & Styles)
• Soft Baby Doll with Bottle, Bib & Feeding Accessories
• Doll Pram, Stroller, or Pushchair
• Doll Cot, Bed, or Cradle
• Highchair or Feeding Station
• Mini Kitchen Set or Tea Party Set
• Felt or Wooden Food Sets
• Household Pretend Play Items (Phone, Keys, Cleaning Tools)
• Dress-Up Aprons or Caregiver Accessories
• Small “Home Corner” Play Mat or Room Scene Cards

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Dream Playroom
• Baby Care Checklist Craft
• Set the Table Sorting Game
• Home Helpers Roleplay Cards
• Mini Furniture Builds
• Wallpaper & Flooring Design
• Mini Photo Frames
• Baby Bottles & Feeding Sets
• Nursery Mobiles
• No-Sew Doll Clothes
• DIY Doll Kit
• Decorate a Jewellery Box Kit
• Make Mini Handbags & Accessories
• Pretend Makeup Kits
• Make Mini Grocery Sets
• Beading and Charm Sets
• Africa Themed Fashion Designer Kit
• Etc.

Stage Stars

(Speech and Drama Theatre Theme)

Take the spotlight! From captivating productions at the Artscape Theatre Centre and Baxter Theatre Centre, to youth classes and performance training at studios like Theatre Arts Admin Collective and Act Cape Town, children are introduced to the world of acting, storytelling, and live performance.

The Stage Star PlayBOX carries that energy into creative expression at home. Children step into the spotlight — developing voice, self-expression, confidence, and character through imaginative role-play, storytelling, performance, acting, puppetry, and creative play. This theme encourages confidence, imagination, and dramatic flair.

Play Items May Include:

• Dress-Up Costumes (Scarves, Hats, Capes, Simple Props)
• Puppet Set (Hand Puppets or Finger Puppets)
• Mini Stage or Pop-Up Theatre
• Scene Cards or Story Prompt Cards
• Microphone or Megaphone Prop
• Emotion Expression Wheel or Flashcards
• Storytelling Play Mats
• Puppet Stage Backdrops or Felt Scenes
• Short Scripts or Storybooks for Roleplay
• Mask-Making Props
• Wooden or Magnetic Character Figures
• Small Props for Improvisation (Mini Furniture, Food, Animals)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Decorated Theatre Masks
• “Star Performer” Badges
• Make a Marionette
• DIY Show Tickets
• Backstage Pass Lanyards
• Make a Movie Clapperboard
• Create a Director Megaphones
• Make Camera Props
• Create Storyboard Sheets
• Make Movie Posters
• Create Character Accessories
• Create Character Name Badges
• No-Sew Cape Creation
• Make a Mini Puppet Theatre
• Make a Microphone
• Act out different feelings
• Create a Puppet Show Adventure
• Etc.

Kingdom Chronicles

(Knights/Princess Theme)

Enter a Magical Kingdom!

Historic sites and storybook settings like the Castle of Good Hope, Rhodes Memorial, Cape Town’s grand gardens and heritage spaces spark imagination around kingdoms, quests, and legendary tales.

The Kingdom Chronicles PlayBOX brings these inspirations into immersive play at home. Children imagineer kingdoms, building storytelling, role-play, and creative problem-solving skills, creating characters, and embarking on epic quests — exploring courage, and strategy through whimsical adventures.

Play Items May Include:

• Castle Playset or Pop-Up Fortress
• Knight & Princess Figurines
• Dragon or Mythical Creature Figures
• Sword, Shield, Crown, or Tiara Props
• Quest or Mission Cards
• Royal Dress-Up Accessories (Capes, Jewelry, Hats)
• Felt or Wooden Castle Scene Mat
• Treasure Chest with Mini Gems or Coins
• Puzzles with Castle or Kingdom Themes
• Storybooks or Flashcards About Medieval Life
• Buildable Bridges, Towers, or Castle Walls
• Mini Flags or Banner Decorations
• Scene Cards for Roleplay Scenarios

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Castle
• Rescue the Dragon Adventure
• Create a Royal Banner
• Design a Royal Crest
• Create a Crown
• Decorate a Sword
• Make a Knights Shield
• Bejewel a Dragons Egg
• Make a Fairytale Marionette
• Make Dragon Scale Slime
• Create a Dragon Puppet
• Decorate a Hand Mirror
• Decorate a Jewellery Box
• Etc.

Potion Commotion

(Wizard / Potion Theme)

Strange bubbling brews, glowing vials, and secret recipes set the scene for a world where imagination and curiosity collide.

The Potion Commotion PlayBOX invites children to invent their own magical mixtures and spells — blending storytelling, simple experimentation, and fantasy role-play into creative adventures filled with mystery, discovery, and wonder.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Child-Safe Potion Bottles or Test Tubes
• Mixing Tools (Spoons, Funnels, Pipettes)
• Colourful Sensory Ingredients (Rice, Beads, Sand)
• Spell or Potion Recipe Cards
• Mini Cauldron or Potion Bowls
• Wizard or Magician Dress-Up Accessories (Hat, Cloak)
• Magical Creature Figurines
• Felt or Printed Magic Scene Mats
• Magical Symbols or Spell Cards
• Buildable Wand or Staff Props
• Glow Stones, Crystals, or “Magic Dust” (Sensory Play)
• Storybooks About Wizards and Magic
• Mini Potion Lab Kit with Compartments

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Wizard Hat
• Make a Magic Wand
• Play with a Fizz & Bubble Magic Lab Kit
• Create a Spell
• Make a Book of Monsters
• Mould a Sorting Hat
• Create a Quidditch Key Mobile
• Petal and Sparkle Potion Kits
• Make a Wizards Hat
• Create a Sparkle Stone
• Make a Mystical Bouncy Ball
• Manifest Magic Treasure Rocks
• Make a Papermache Mandrake
• Decorate a Mandrake Pot
• Create Potion Fizz Powder
• Mix Sparkle Slime
• Bedazzle a Dragon Egg
• Make Magical Sensory Jars
• Create Gemstone Soap
• Mould a Mushroom
• Make DIY Jelly Soap
• Etc.

Rescue Rangers

(Community Helper Theme)

Gear up and help out! Sirens, service, and real-world problem solving come together in a world where helpers step up and every role matters.

The Rescue Rangers PlayBOX invites children to take on the roles of firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and everyday community helpers — exploring teamwork, responsibility, and decision-making through action-driven, imaginative play scenarios.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Firefighter, Police, Doctor, and Construction Worker Figurines
• Vehicle Toys (Fire Truck, Ambulance, Police Car)
• Walkie-Talkie or Communication Props
• Dress-Up Accessories (Helmets, Hats, Vests)
• Felt or Wooden Emergency Scene Mats
• Mini First Aid Kit or Tool Props
• Roleplay Scenario Cards (Emergencies, Rescue Missions)
• Sorting or Matching Games (Equipment, Uniforms, Tools)
• Community Helper Storybooks or Flashcards
• Rescue Obstacles or Small-World Challenges
• Plush Injured or Rescued Animals for Care Play
• Mission Badges or Sticker Rewards

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Fingerprint Fire Flames
• Community Helper Hat Craft
• Build a Mini Ambulance
• Sort the Rescue Gear
• Design a Badge
• Community Helper Match-Up
• Make a Mini Fire Engine
• Community Helper Paper Puppets
• Private investigator finger print kit
• Find the Clues Sensory Play
• Fire Sensory Play Kit
• Make a Helper Headband
• Finger Print Fun
• Make a Police Car
• Walkie Talkie Play
• Etc.

Treasure Tides Expedition

(Pirate & Mermaid Theme)

Ahoy Maties! Set sail on a magical journey where pirates and mermaids share the seas. Families can embark together, or one of our trusted childcare professionals or temporary au pairs can take the children aboard for their own expedition on the Jolly Roger Pirate Boat—South Africa’s only pirate ship—children will delight in the immersive, theatrical cruise, else spend the day discovering Cape Town’s beaches, tidal pools, and hidden coves where mermaids might just be found.

The Treasure Tides Expedition PlayBOX brings these adventures into imaginative play at home. Children map treasure hunts, decode clues, and create pirate worlds filled with islands, crews, and hidden loot — building storytelling, problem-solving, and creative adventure skills through immersive pirate play.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Pirate Figurines (Captain, Crew, Parrot, Mermaids)
• Treasure Chest with Coins and Gems
• Mini Pirate Ship or Boat
• Maps and Scrolls for Treasure Hunts
• Eye Patches, Bandanas, and Dress-Up Accessories
• Sword and Shield Props (Foam or Soft Materials)
• Felt or Printed Ocean Play Mat
• Small-World Islands, Rocks, and Caves
• Puzzle Maps or Matching Treasure Games
• No-Sew Felt Mermaid Headband
• Storybooks or Fact Cards About Pirates and the Sea
• Mini Flags, Treasure Markers, or Buoy Props
• Treasure Dig Sensory Bin (Sand, Gems, Coins)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Hidden Gem Hunt
• Make a Pirate Flag
• Treasure Map Hunt
• Mermaid Mirror Craft
• Message in a Bottle Craft
• Make a Pirate Hat
• Rock the Pirate Boat Craft
• Parrot Pirate Craft
• Open Seas Sensory Play
• Make a Treasure Map
• Compass Crafting
• Make a Treasure Kaleidoscope
• Make a Booty Casket
• Etc.

Saddlebrook Stables

(Equestrian Theme)

Giddy-up! Horse riding and pony experiences offer children a gentle, confidence-building connection with animals and nature. Whether your children are visiting the Riding Centre in Houtbay, enjoying pony rides and lessons at Lane Stables in Constantia, exploring trails with Sleepy Hollow Horse Riding in Noordehoek, or meeting horses at Oude Molen Stables in Pinelands, as a family – sending the kids to visit or ride as part of their tour the magic of these experiences can be continued at your hotel or accomodations.

The Saddle Brook Stable PlayBOX let’s your riders and aspiring show jumpers step into their own equestrian world, encouraging imaginative play, responsibility, and an appreciation for animals.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Horse and Pony Figurines
• Stable or Barn Playset
• Riding Accessories (Saddle, Brush, Horse Blanket)
• Riding Helmets or Dress-Up Items
• Felt or Printed Farm/Stable Play Mat
• Tack and Grooming Props
• Horse-Themed Puzzles
• Small Obstacles or Jumping Props for Horses
• Storybooks or Fact Cards About Horses and Riding
• Plush Horses or Ponies
• Mini Horse Feeding Accessories (Buckets, Carrots, Hay)
• Horse Care Roleplay Props (Horseshoes, Brushes, Saddles)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Feed & Groom the Horses
• Horse-Themed Colour & Sticker Fun
• Make a Mini Hobby Horse
• Create a Lucky Horseshoe
• Design a Stable Sign
• Horsey Hand Puppets
• Wrapped Horse Dolls
• Learn to Plait Mane Game
• Dreamcatcher Horseshoe
• Make a Suncatcher Pony
• Make A Horse Show Ribbon
• Design a Jockey Silk
• Design a Saddle
• Etc.

Nebula Navigators

(Space Theme)

Blast off into a world of cosmic curiosity!

Space exploration captures the imagination —fueled by planetarium experiences, night skies, and the mystery of what lies beyond our world. Explore immersive shows at the Iziko Planetarium or the South African Astronomical Observatory; discover hands-on space science at the Cape Town Science Centre, or simply stargazing from your own backyard, the wonder of space is always within reach.

The Nebula Navigators PlayBOX extends these cosmic experiences into imaginative, hands-on discovery at home. Children chart galaxies, design space missions, and explore stars, planets, and black holes through creative storytelling, problem-solving, and exploratory space-themed play.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Astronaut and Alien Figurines
• Rocket, Space Shuttle, or Lunar Rover Playsets
• Planet and Star Models
• Felt or Printed Space Scene Mats
• Glow-in-the-Dark Stars and Planets
• Space-Themed Puzzles
• Magnetic or Wooden Planet Sorting/Stacking Toys
• Telescope or Pretend Binocular Props
• Plush Space Creatures
• Storybooks or Flashcards About Space and Planets
• Space Mission Props (Flags, Samples, Tools)
• Mini Planetarium Kits or Projector Cards

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Rocket
• Create a Mini Planet
• Alien Adventure Craft
• Space Mission Challenge
• Build a Rocket
• Galaxy Spin Painting
• Build a Jetpack
• Design a Flag for Your Planet
• Moon Dust Experiment
• Cosmic Cookie Decoration
• Solar System Sensory Set
• Paint and Play
• Sparkle Playdoh
• Galaxy Sensory Play
• Tissue Paper Planet
• Fizzing Moon Rocks
• Galaxy Jar
• Starry Sensory Play
• Etc.

Backyard Botanists

(Garden Theme)

Cape Town offers plenty of opportunities for children to have beautiful hands on gardening and farming experiences.Visit places like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Company’s Garden, Arderne Gardens, and community nurseries,  Imhoff Farm,  Boschendal Estate, Oude Molen Eco Village, Polkadraai Strawberry Farm and working gardens of Babylonstoren to spark curiosity about plant life, growth cycles, and the ecosystems that shape the natural world.

The Backyard Botanists PlayBOX extends these real-world encounters into practical, creative exploration at accomodations – keeping children busy screen free on their holidays. Children plant, observe, and investigate their own mini ecosystems — exploring botany, the wonders of plants, growth patterns, and environmental thinking through experiments, journaling, and garden-inspired discovery play.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Mini Plant Pots, Seedlings, or Felt Plants
• Garden Tools (Shovel, Rake, Watering Can)
• Bug and Insect Figurines
• Felt or Printed Garden Scene Mats
• Plant and Flower Sorting or Matching Games
• Sensory Soil or Sand Play Bin
• Garden-Themed Puzzles
• Storybooks or Flashcards About Plants and Bugs
• Plush Animals or Garden Creatures (Frogs, Ladybugs, Butterflies)
• Mini Greenhouse or Plant Stand Playsets
• Garden Signage Props (Plant Labels, Garden Markers)
• Flower and Leaf Stamping or Sensory Activity Pieces

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Plant a Seed
• Make a Bug Hotel
• Paper Plate Garden Craft
• Petal Playdoh
• Pressed Flower Keepsakes
• Sponge Butterfly Prints
• Paint a Pot
• DIY Seed Bombs
• Bioplastic Bookmark
• Make Flower Printed Socks
• Make Seed Paper
• Bird Feeder DIY Craft
• Make a Seed Mosaics
• Etc.

Junior MasterChefs

(Baking and Cooking Theme)

Whisk, mix, and decorate! Hands-on cooking experiences at places like Tots n Pots Kids Cooking Workshops and Food Jams, kids cooking studio workshops at select lifestyle markets, and occasional holiday baking classes hosted at culinary schools and family-friendly food studios, spark excitement around flavor, creativity, and kitchen confidence.

The Junior MasterChefs PlayBOX extends these real-world cooking moments into playful exploration at your selected home away from home. Available to those with kitchen and cooking facilities, children can bake, mix, and create through recipe-inspired challenges, experimenting with ingredients, measuring, and presentation while building practical life skills, confidence, and a love for food creativity.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Soft Baking Tools (Whisk, Rolling Pin, Spoon)
• Mixing Bowls and Measuring Cups
• Felt or Wooden Food Play Sets (Cookies, Bread, Fruit)
• Pop-Up Bakery or Kitchen Tent
• Wooden Cupcake or Cake Stackers
• Silicone Moulds with Playdough or Soft Dough
• Apron and Chef Hat Dress-Up Accessories
• Ice Cream Cone or Sundae Stackers
• Food Sorting Baskets or Trays
• Baking-Themed Puzzles or Matching Games
• Storybooks About Cooking and Baking
• Mini Recipe Cards or Play Menus

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Magic Makers Laboratory

(Science Theme)

Experiment, explore, and discover! Hands-on discovery at the Cape Town Science Centre, interactive workshops, school holiday science clubs, and pop-up STEM experiences across the city, spark curiosity about how the world works — from forces and reactions to light, energy, and movement.

The Magic Makers Laboratory PlayBOX extends these real-world experiments into playful investigation at home. Children test ideas, build simple experiments, and explore “why” and “how” through creative problem-solving, observation, and experiment-based discovery that turns everyday curiosity into scientific thinking.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Child-Safe Test Tubes, Beakers, and Mixing Tools
• Magnifying Glasses and Tweezers
• Colorful Sensory Materials (Beads, Water Beads, Sand)
• Magnet Sets or Magnetic Toys
• Mini Lab Equipment (Funnels, Pipettes, Droppers)
• Felt or Printed Science Scene Mats
• Science-Themed Puzzles or Sorting Games
• Experiment Recipe or Observation Cards
• Plush or Model Animals for Biology Play
• Storybooks About Scientists and Experiments
• Simple Mechanical Kits (Gears, Levers, Pulleys)
• Mini Lab Dress-Up Accessories (Lab Coat, Goggles)

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Mix & Observe Colour Experiments
• Magnet Treasure Hunt
• Grow Your Own Crystal
• Build a Mini Science Lab
• Make a Magic Potion
• Fizz & Foam Lab
• Colour-Changing Reactions
• Rainbow Soap Foam
• Make a Lava Lamp
• Chalk and Vinegar Pop Rockets
• Galaxy Sensory Potion Kit
• Fizzy Painting
• Lemon Volcanos
• Electric Circuit Project
• Force and Motion Projects
• Skittles Experiments
• Cloud Dough Experiments
• Magic Milk Science
• Grow a Rainbow
• Etc.

Turbo Travelers

(Transport Theme)

Vroom, zoom, and soar! High-energy transport experiences at places like the Killarney Motor Racing Circuit,  Boat Trips and harbour viewing at the V&A Waterfront docks, the South African Air Force Museum (Ysterplaat), the Cape Town Helicopters experience at the V&A Waterfront, Franschhoek Motor Museum and scenic hot air balloon flights in the Cape Winelands spark fascination with speed, flight, engineering, and movement across land, sea, and sky.

The Turbo Travellers PlayBOX extends these real-world adventures into creative exploration at home. Children design vehicles, map journeys, and experiment with motion, transport systems, and travel storytelling — turning real-world inspiration into imaginative, problem-solving play across every mode of transport.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Vehicle Figurines (Cars, Trucks, Motorbikes, Boats, Planes, Helicopters)
• Train Set or Track Pieces
• Road and Airstrip Play Mats
• Vehicle-Themed Puzzles or Sorting Games
• Dress-Up Accessories (Pilot Hat, Conductor Vest, Traffic Officer Gear)
• Garage, Hangar, or Docking Playsets
• Traffic Signs, Cones, or Road Props
• Magnetic or Wooden Vehicle Stacking/Sorting Toys
• Plush Transport-Themed Characters
• Storybooks About Vehicles and Travel
• Small World Bridges, Roads, or Runways
• Vehicle Rescue or Obstacle Props

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Design Your Own Vehicle
• Build a Bridge or Road Challenge
• Air & Sea Adventure Craft
• Vehicle Sorting & Counting Game
• Build Your Own Road Signs
• Paper Plane Challenge
• Design a License Plate
• Fine Motor Mechanics Activities
• Car Wash
• Build a Model Airplane
• Build a Boat that Floats
• Transport Playdoh Mats
• Etc.

Logic Legends Labs

(Coding and Tech Theme)

Designed for curious thinkers and future innovators, the Logic Lab PlayBOX brings coding, engineering, and problem-solving into the rhythm of travel. Whether used in a hotel, on a quiet afternoon between outings, or during downtime after a full day of exploring, it offers children a purposeful way to engage, create, and think.

Families can enjoy the experience together, or children can be supported by one of our trusted childcare professionals or temporary au pairs, who guide engagement and encourage independent problem-solving while parents relax or continue their plans. Through a combination of hands-on builds, logic games, and structured challenges, children explore the foundations of coding and systems thinking—developing pattern recognition, sequencing skills, and creative problem-solving in a way that feels like play rather than instruction.

From decoding puzzles to constructing simple mechanisms, Logic Lab encourages curiosity, persistence, and confidence—turning moments of downtime into meaningful, skill-building experiences.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Coding Robot or Programmable Toy
• Logic and Sequencing Puzzle Cards
• Buildable Circuit Kits or Magnetic Tiles
• Laptop or Tablet Toy Props
• Pattern Recognition Games
• Coding-Themed Storybooks or Flashcards
• Small-World Construction Mats for Robot Movement
• Counting, Sorting, and Matching Games
• STEM Kits for Simple Engineering Challenges
• Mini Whiteboard or Idea Boards
• Sensor or Switch Toys for Interactive Play
• Plush or Model Characters for Problem-Solving Scenarios

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Mystery Masters

(Detective Theme)

Escape room challenges at venues like HintHunt, BreakOut Escape Rooms, and other interactive puzzle and mystery experiences across the city spark curiosity, logic, and problem-solving as children work together to crack codes and solve layered clues.

The Mystery Masters PlayBOX extends this excitement into investigative play at home. Children step into the role of young detectives — decoding messages, following clues, and solving imaginative mysteries through observation, reasoning, and creative thinking.

Rental Play Equipment | Toys may include;

• Detective Figurines or Characters
• Magnifying Glasses and Evidence Tools
• Clue Cards or Mystery Story Cards
• Secret Envelope or Mini File Props
• Mini “Crime Scene” Play Mats
• Code or Cipher Puzzle Games
• Small-World Scenes for Investigation
• Flashlight or Light Props for Search Play
• Storybooks About Detectives and Mystery Solving
• Plush Suspects or Hidden Characters
• Fingerprint or Forensic Activity Kits
• Lock and Key or Secret Box Props

*Items included depends on availability, age and provided booking notice.

Beyond the basic PlayPax Process Art items we include 1 to 3 Art Projects per day, the item materials and number, depending on the tier booked.

• Crack the Secret Code
• Find the Hidden Clues
• Create Your Own Mystery Story
• Detective Evidence Matching Game
• Secret Code Wheel (cipher spinner)
• Invisible Ink Messages (lemon juice + heat reveal)
• Fingerprint Investigation Kit
• “Who did it?” Mystery Story Cards
• Clue Trail Scavenger Hunt around Home/Garden
• Shadow Silhouette Identification Game
• Fake Passport + Detective ID Creation
• Magnifying Glass Observation Challenge Sheets
• Footprint Tracking with Clay or Paint Stamps
• Lock-and-Key Puzzle Box Build
• “Break the Code” Number Cipher Puzzles
• Suspect Profile Board (Photo + Trait Matching Game)
• Sound Clue Memory Game (identify hidden sounds)
• Escape-Room-in-a-Box Kit
• Hidden Object “Crime Scene” Setup
• Map-Making and Route Tracing Challenge
• Riddle Creation Workshop (kids write their own clues)
• UV Flashlight Treasure Hunt (Glow Clues)
• Evidence Sorting Game (Logical Categorisation)
• Time-based “Solve before the Clock Runs Out” Mission Game
• Etc.