Looking for something more meaningful than another screen-time weekend? The Circle Apprentice, a collaboration between The Circle Kids Club and Gurney Paragon Mall, is a hands-on entrepreneurship experience where children think, decide and solve real problems through actual business challenges. The November 2026 edition runs from 7 to 9 November, 10am to 5pm daily, at BookXcess on Level 8 of Gurney Paragon.
The organisers stress learning by doing rather than classroom-style instruction, with children working through real business challenges over the three days. Collaborators listed on the official poster include Gurney Paragon, BookXcess, Jaya Grocer and Shokubutsu. Lunch and an exclusive Circle Apprentice jersey are included.
It is designed for kids aged 7 to 12. Slots are limited and registration is handled by The Circle Kids Club via its social media channels (Instagram @thecirclekidsclub, Facebook “The Circle Kids Club”) and WhatsApp on +60 10-282 0582, as shown on the mall’s poster. The fee was not shown on the pages we checked, so ask when you register.
Tips for parents: Gurney Paragon’s car park gets busy on weekends, so arrive early for the 10am start. While the kids are busy you can browse BookXcess or walk over to Gurney Plaza and the Gurney Drive seafront. Pack a water bottle and comfortable clothes – three full days of activity is tiring for younger children.
Highlights
- Ages 7–12, 10am–5pm over three days
- Real business challenges, learning by doing
- Lunch and exclusive jersey included
Tips
- Register early – slots are limited
- Ask about the fee and sibling discounts when registering
- Arrive early for weekend parking at Gurney Paragon
Not yet confirmed by the organiser: programme fee, daily programme breakdown. We'll update this page when details are published.
How to get there
BookXcess, Level 8, Gurney Paragon Mall, 163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Open in Google Maps or open in Waze.
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