Kids have Fun in Cyprus: June 2024

City Skate Park in Germasogeia - Limassol

There is a new roller skating park in Limassol - Germasogeia . Perfect place to spend lots of energy to have lots of fun for all ages. It is free and has plenty of shade ! Ideal location for all children that are ready to jump on their bikes, on their scooters or put on their roller skates.

Kids Fun in Cyprus invites all kids to have fun in this amazing place!!

The City Skate Park, spreading across 5000 square metres, is a fresh cultural space for both children and adults. Carefully planned and equipped, it offers ramps, bowl, pump track – more than 36 elements in total for developing a skateboarder’s skills. City Skate Park is among Europe’s top 10 biggest skateparks.

City Skate Park is the first of its kind in Cyprus. It’s built uniquely and meets Olympic standards, which is important since skateboarding became part of the Olympics in 2020. We want to bring this sport to Cyprus and encourage our young people to get active and skilled in their own community. I hold a positive outlook that, in the years ahead, we’ll witness our young athletes proudly representing Cyprus in the Olympic Games.”

Location: Pervolas 7, Germasogeia 4046, Limassol , Cyprus

Open: All day

AEL Basketball Limassol - The right place for kids to start Basketball in Limassol

AEL Limassol is a one of the most known Sportive Clubs in Limassol and the right place for children to learn how to play Basketball. The best sport that helps kids to spend energy, Build up Muscles, Improves Height, Increases Accuracy &Precision, Inculcates Self-Discipline, Teaches Strategy, Instills Team Work, Helps Make New Friends.

We have spoken with George Palalas the Coach that is in charge over all little heads in AEL Basketball kids teams. He will explain to us everything we need to know about AEL Basketball Club, how children can reach to train with the best basketball players of AEL, how they could play in basketball competitions and what are their chances to reach NBA.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: Dear George, first thank you very much for this opportunity that you offer to our readers. We know you, as the one that takes care of all kids that play basketball at AEL. What can you tell us about the AEL Limassol Club and about yourself?

Mr. George Palalas:

The basketball Academies of AEL have been founded in 1967, and are one of the longest standing basketball academies in Cyprus. Many athletes have graduated from our academies and have continued to play basketball professionally and have also represented Cyprus with the men’s and women’s national team. Our first division teams, both men and women, boast an abundance of championships and cups, and has been called by many the “queen of basketball”. Additionally we are the only team in Cyprus that has won a European Cup.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: Why parents would choose basketball for their kids? Is basketball better for boys or is also a sport for girls?

Mr. George Palalas:

Basketball is a great sport for any kid to be involved with. It teaches discipline, teamwork and respect. It is a fact that people have associated basketball as being a male sport. However this is not the case. Boys and girls can equally participate in this sport and in our academies a big percentage of our kids are girls. As a reference, the Championships of the Cyprus Basketball Federation for all age groups under 12 years old are mixed genders. Consequently in the same team there are both male and female players. Adding to this I should point out that we also have female coaches which itself is evidence that basketball is not just for boys.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: How old kids can start playing and how long will take for kids to be able to play in competitions?

Mr. George Palalas:

Ideally the best age to get involved with basketball is around 6 years old. The first couple of years, the kids get an overall understanding of the sport and its rules and get acquainted with the basic principles of basketball. Later at the age of 8 they gradually enter the competitive stage of the game and from the age of 12 and onwards they are more able to compete in a proper manner. The official championships of the Federation are from under 8 years old and onwards.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: What improvements do you notice on kids that start practicing basketball? How many times per week/hours must be done to obtain best results from kids?

Mr. George Palalas:

The first things that a kid will gain when entering the world of basketball are conditioning, co-ordination skills, stability, self-confidence, team spirit and respect.

Practice makes perfect. The more we practice the better. We offer all our players the option of daily practices, and I think that we are the only academy in Cyprus that offers this at the moment. So it is up to each individual kid how often they want to practice, but we say that 3 practices a week for younger ages and 4 times a week for older kids is great. In addition to our daily routine, we also have specialized camps throughout the year, where we focus on specific basketball principles and work on them for 4-5 hours daily.

It is extremely important to understand that especially at young ages it is vital to be patient. It is not always about winning! What is important is the effort and the progress. The pressure of score counting and winning can have a negative result at young ages.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: We notice that AEL club has always been the one that likes to create a connection between parents and sport, kids and AEL professional Team. What can you tell us about these advantages?

Mr. George Palalas:

For us it is very important to have a “family” vibe. All parties involved, kids, parents, and professional athletes are interconnected. Thus we very often gather to watch first division games. The kids get to feel the vibe on the court and see in practice what they are taught throughout the season. Additionally on several occasions we have professional players from AEL BC attend the academy practices and talk as well as practice with the kids. This way we help them to get inspired and motivated to work even harder. It is important to say that most of our coaches are in fact players of the men’s and women’s first division teams, so the connection in already there to begin with.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: What advice would you give now to parents in Cyprus while choosing the best afterschool activities for their kids as a parent and as a coach?

Mr. George Palalas:

Having kids myself, I know what it’s like when trying to figure out what activity is suitable for our kids. What I personally believe, is that kids will not know with certainty what they like and what they don’t. They need to try different things before they come down to a selection. However I am firm believer that sports are extremely important in the development of a child and especially team sports. The feeling of belonging in a team is one of the greatest feelings a kid can have, and this is coming from personal experience.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: NBA is the best and most rewarding place for future basketball players to play. What chances have kids trained in Cyprus to reach NBA?

Mr. George Palalas:

NBA is in fact the dream for everyone. However it is important to understand that we are talking about the elite championship of the whole world. Entering the NBA is exceptionally hard for anyone not just Cypriots. In order to reach that level, a player must be 100% devoted to the sport. Through consistency, very hard work and no days off is the only way to have a shot at the NBA.

Kids Fun in Cyprus: Thank you very much for this opportunity and one last thought that you would like to share with our readers.

Mr. George Palalas:

Personally I would love to see more kids getting involved with basketball and I do believe that basketball is the best sport for a child to play.

Here at AEL Basketball Academies , we take our job very seriously. We only work with qualified coaches and sport professionals and we try to build on the right foundations. Besides the athletic part of basketball , we also teach our kids about the whole basketball lifestyle from mentality to nutrition and behavior , and this is something we are very proud of!

AEL Basketball

Address: Georgiou Thyrotou Street Limassol

Training Hours: MON – FRI 14:30 – 16:30

Price: €55 / month

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AELBCKIDS

Phone no: 99445252

Contact person: Mr. George Palalas

Where the faires are dancing? ... Troodos Botanical Garden

A visit at the Troodos Botanical Garden will fill your soul with lots of positive energy. A marvelous place situated on Troodos Road at more then 1400 m altitude is welcoming all kids and parents who dreams spending an inspiring day out in the fresh air. A walk in a garden surrounded by flowers, birds and a magnificent view will bring you close together, will make your hearts filled with the tranquility that we sometimes need to pass a difficult time. It is a place, for everybody, from babies (as strollers are welcomed too) up to every grandparent that will be happy to speak about plants and history and will make the day spent at the Botanical Garden a beautiful one.

Troodos Botanical Garden "A.G. Leventis" is located in the Troodos National Forest Park within the boundaries of the old Amiantos asbestos mine by the site of the "Karvounas" – Troodos road. The area is included in the "Natura 2000" network of protected areas in Cyprus.

The view point will let you admire a spectacular view to the mountains and the Amiantos mine as well towards Troodos, Madari, Papoutsa peaks up to Amathus, Limassol and Akrotiri seashores. The permanent telescope is free and provides a more detailed and interesting observation.

Take your time to notice the small bird houses up in the trees, to read all the details you will find on your way about plants and trees.

There is a small pond full with frogs, small fish that will make the delight of every child. The small paths. will guide you between the plants and trees, towards the little dwarfs house, as I would like to name it – the visitor center.

A beautiful stone house, where, you will be able to find lots of interesting information about Troodos flora. A documentary film (15 min) about this is presented on request in the presentation room in Greek or English languages with or without subtitles. The Herbarium provides the opportunity to visitors trough the use of stereoscopes and other equipment to study in detail a great variety of fresh or dry plant material and get any in formation they need further from the specialized library. There is also a small shop where you can find souvenirs and books.

The most interesting and also most beautiful part of the Garden is the Educational Yard which contains five large original tables made out of wood and very large tires. The yard can be used by everybody, schools and kindergartens must reserve it in advance and offers a nice environment for various kids activities: like coloring, painting or even reading some books about the plants in the garden.

Troodos Botanical Garden is a open place for your soul," is a garden for every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant then ever again". Take your chance, and you search the fairies, that were left there dancing!

Troodos Botanical Garden

"A.G. Leventis"

Free Entry

Opening hours of the visitors center:

Monday – Friday : 09:00 – 14:00

Holidays and weekends: 09:00 – 16:00

Address: Located in the Troodos National Forest Park within the boundaries of the old Amiantos asbestos mine by the site of the "Karvounas" – Troodos road.

Phone no: +357 25 550 091

E-mail: troodosbg@fd.moa.gov.cy

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Ecophysis - Bee Tour Educational and Fun Birthday Party

Ecophysis - Bee Tour Birthday Party

Vavla - Limassol and Larnaca

For more information about Ecophysis please click here

Ecophysis offers birthday packages for kids that can make all children and adults crazy!

The theme party includes:

Preparation of invitations (digital or printed) for your guests.
Interactive games about the bees and their products (handicrafts, treasure hunt, board games, experiential activities with bees and bees’ products).
Fascinating 4-minute documentary about the life of bees.
Kids’ presentation about the life of the bees and bees’ products.
Story telling about honey.
All necessary equipment for food/sweets/cakes (12 tables, 80 chairs, plastic plates/forks/knifes/spoons, napkins for everybody)
Water/homemade fruit squash/coffee/herbal tea with honey.

Further to the above activities, we will organize the following activities during the Birthday Party:

Visit to the hives with a protective beekeeper's suit for every kid.
Visit to the hives with a protective beekeeper’s suit for every adult.
Honey tasting for everybody.
Aromatic beeswax candle making workshop for every kid (they get their candle back home as a gift by the party host).
Buffet meal with chicken souvlaki (or chicken cooked with honey), pork souvlaki (or port cooked with honey), village salad, pitta bread, tahini, tzatziki, and fried potatoes.

Additionally, Ecophysis offer:

Gift voucher of €2 for every kid companion for all products for sale on the day of the party (honey, pollen, beeswax ointments, royal jelly, honey soaps, etc.).
Party duration: Up to 5 hours.
First Aid Kit (and certified personnel).

Notes:

• You can bring with you any food/drink/sweet that you prefer.

• In case of more people participating, the extra amount should be settled on the day of the party. Prepayment of 200 euro to be settled three days before the event and coverage of the rest of the amount at the day of the party.

• This offer is valid for the number of participants booked ±5%

• In case of less kids or/and adults, the fee will change, accordingly.

• We need to know the exact number of the kids and adults 2 days before the party for all necessary preparations to be done.

For booking a party please call: 00 357 96373013