Family-Friendly Activities in Cologne

Cologne offers excellent options for families with children of all ages. These activities combine fun with cultural experiences suitable for newcomers.

Top Attractions for Kids

Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum):
- Interactive exhibits about chocolate history
- Live chocolate fountain demonstrations
- Child-friendly workshops (booking required)
Odysseum Science Center:
- Hands-on science experiments
- Outdoor adventure playground
- Special exhibits change quarterly

Outdoor Activities

Rheinpark Playgrounds:
- Massive riverside playground equipment
- Shallow water play area in summer
- Mini train rides on weekends
Cologne Zoo:
- One of Germany’s oldest zoos
- Special petting zoo area
- Indoor rainforest exhibit for bad weather

Rainy Day Options

Games Workshop Cologne:
- Board game rentals and play areas
- Child-friendly gaming events
- English-speaking staff available
Kinderbibliothek:
- Central library’s children’s section
- Regular storytelling hours
- Small selection of English books

Practical Tips

Many museums offer free entry for children under 6
Sunday afternoons are less crowded
Look for “Familienkarte” discount tickets
Most restaurants have high chairs available

Quick Links

Amazon Jungle

Throughout February, 2024, 25 of our CIS students embarked on a long journey to the Amazon Jungle in Iquitos, Peru. Students worked hard the previous months to raise funds to be able to create their community service project with the local communities of El Chino in the Tahuayo Region of the Amazon basin. Once there, our 25 students, along with our three teachers and the guides at the lodge they stayed in, participated in a whole day community service project where students built two complete Primary School classrooms. Our students built 20 desks and 20 chairs from scratch with the help of the local community and finished the day by putting the new furniture inside the classrooms. Thanks to this initiative, the students were able to fill up two classrooms that are now providing full day education to the children of the community. At CIS, one of our pillars of excellent education is understanding the privilege that comes with being an IB student and an international school student, and the importance of being global citizens. With this, comes the responsibility of being stewards of the communities that inhabit this world and the importance of giving back and being change makers!

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
08:15 - 09:45	Targeted Learning	Spanish / French / EAL	Math	The Arts	Humanities
09:45 - 10:15	Snack & Break
10:15 - 11:15	Humanities	The Arts	English	English	Personal Growth
11:15 - 12:15	Math	English	Science	Science	German / GAL
12:15 - 13:15		Science
13:15 - 13:45	Lunch & Break
13:45 - 14:15	Spanish / French / EAL	Homeroom	German / GAL	Sport	Math
14:15 - 15:15	German / GAL	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs
15:15 - 16:45	Clubs	Cubs	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs

Grade 3/4 Timetable Example

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
07:00 - 08:00	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision
08:00 - 09:30	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry
09:30 - 10:00	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess
10:00 - 10:30	Instrumental	Kung Fu	Instrumental	Tai Chi	Instrumental
10:30 - 12:00	Unit	Unit	Unit	Unit	Tai Chi + Unit
12:00 - 13:30	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess
13:30 - 14:30	Unit Math, German, English, Social Studies	Swimming	Library	Music	Unit
14:30 - 15:30	Spanish	Clubs	Art	Unit	Clubs
15:30 - 16:30	Spanish		Spanish	Spanish
16:30 - 18:00	Late Clubs	Late Clubs	Late Clubs	Late Clubs

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

IB DiplomaYears Programme (PYP)