Kids London - June 08, 2009

Camp It Up

Native Play Designs Tipis

Home is where the heart is. But as any free spirit knows, it’s the tipi that houses the soul.

Little campers will go mad for Native Play Designs’s handmade creations. Choose one of several styles (Beach, Manor, Nostalgic) and assemble in the garden, on the sand, or on your next road trip.

A rental service is also on offer. Whether for a birthday party, wedding or summer fete at which you need to entertain the young’uns, you can hire the necessary equipment from £30 (plus delivery fee) or have a team build the settlement on-site.

Should the spirit so move you.

Available online at nativeplaydesigns.com.

PREEN
Tantrum at Hamleys
What: Groovy kids’ hair salon (and fave party venue) opens a new styling concession in London’s giant toy store. This one’s just for little ladies.
Why: Here come the curls.
When: Opens Sat. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 188-196 Regent St., 3rd flr., W1B 5BT (020 7376 3966).

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Purple Dragon Summer School
What: While the cats are away, the mice (ages 3-12) play at this swanky family club, with photography, cooking, art and dance classes, and trips to local museums.
Why: Purple reigns.
When: Register now for daily, weekly or monthly programmes, 13 July-4 Sept.
Where: Alexandra Ave., Battersea Park, SW11 4FN (020 7801 8688).

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For the Best
What: New play follows the trials and tribulations of kids being treated at the dialysis unit in The Evelina Children’s Hospital.
Why: All’s well that ends well.
When: To 28 June. Tues.-Sun.
Where: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St., SE1 2HZ. To book, call 020 7645 0560.