Still can’t quite decide on how to occupy the kiddos this coming March holidays? Looking for something different to engage the kids and spark creativity other than the usual holiday programmes? Here are eight unique camps and workshops that are filling up fast so sign them up quick. Time for the kids to get out of the house, explore the great outdoors and bring home a ton of learning experiences like no other!
Backed by 30 years of research and practice from Finland, Arkki’s unique camps centres on using architecture and its projects as the vehicle to help children and youth apply their academic knowledge (STEAM, humanities, social sciences), to develop their critical thinking skills and creativity. Arkki’s lessons are led with hands-on practical projects to enable constructive play and creation, combined with collaboration and discussion. They prioritise the use non-prefab materials and their coaches come from professional architecture and design backgrounds and are trained, certified by Arkki international.
This March holidays, Arkki is offering two camps centred on sustainable living. In the Arkki Green Town Project, kids will learn basic architecture principles and get hands-on experience to bring your ideas to life through scaled drawings and models. The ideas, solutions and protypes will surround the theme of sustainability, nature, integration and future innovations. In their Arkki New Recycled City Workshop, important concepts about the environment, sustainable living and architecture are translated into fun projects to spark kids’ imagination. They will learn interesting design concepts, apply subject knowledge to bring ideas to life and see them realise in the models that they will be creating.
Dates: Arkki Green Town Project | 13 – 15 March 2022 from 9am to 3pm
Arkki New Recycled City Workshop | 16 – 18 March 2022
*Suitable for ages 7-12 years old (Participants will be grouped by age). Group size limited to 16 pax, max.
Location: 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-15, Singapore 168976
The Mindful Camp is always a winner when it comes to engaging the kids in a camp focused on connection, self-awareness, self-expression, and a whole lot of fun. Campers will be exposed to a camp experience filled with moments of connection, self-discovery, growth, as well as spirited activities. The signature recipe of their well-loved 5-day camp is a holistic approach plus a mix of mindfulness practices, social-emotional skills, nature exploration, creative, physical, and experiential activities. Book your spot here.
Dates: 14 March to 15 April 2022
Location: The Open Centre, The Swiss Club/Horse City/Sprout Hub, 100 Turf Club Road (Horse City), #01-02B Singapore 287992, +65 9797 0091
Price: S$680.00 (5-day camp), S$880.00 (5-day camp w/staycation Thurs)
*Price includes healthy lunch and snacks
Forest School is great for kids to explore the outdoors and be one with nature. Its Three-Day Camp is a drop-off session for kids aged 5 to 12. Kids get to connect with nature and explore their inner emotions, curiosity, and awareness. It is a space of freedom and responsibility. The objectives of the camp are to give children the space to lead their own play and learning, grow in confidence and resilience, as well as develop their own learning for their own interest. There are also Overnight Hike Camps available for older kids where they will be taking a long journey, in the middle of the night, from dusk to dawn. Through the hike camp, tweens will be developing multiple facets of human endurance, adaptability, and natural test of their emotions and strength, through the fatigue, responsibility, and empowerment they will experience in a long walk throughout the night. Register for all camps here.
Dates: March 14 to 16, 2022
Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park, Dairy Farm Road Car Park A
Price: S$190
This is one opportunity not to be missed! Bukit Timah Saddle Club pony camps are always popular with families as kids get up close and personal to the horses. The 3-day camp includes Riding and Stable Management lessons every day plus lots of other engaging activities! Do note that a S$100 non-refundable cash deposit is necessary to secure your slot upon confirmation of the camp. To register, download the application form here.
Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10am to 3pm
Location: Bukit Timah Saddle Club, 51 Fairways Drive, Singapore 286965, +65 6466 2264
Price: S$570 for members and S$750 for non-members
City Sprouts offers a whole range of holiday camps that are sure to entice your kids. All activities are carefully curated to provide children fun, action-packed, enriching outdoor experiences! All program sessions are sold individually to allow flexibility for you to mix-and-match. Experiences include candle-making, growing edibles in the Little Farmers workshop, drumming using hand drums, tie-dying, composting and more! Click here for the full schedule and to register.
Dates: 15 to 20 March 2022
Location: Sprout Hub, 102 Henderson Rd, Singapore 159562, +65 6468 6772
Price: From S$25 to S$85
How about engaging the kids in a fruitful session where they learn all about good manners? For one hour, forty-five minutes each day, children will take part in interactive hands-on activities, all on the topic of Manners! Activities include discussions, games, stories, quizzes and more! This March hols, their camp goes online and great for those who prefer the convenience and comfort of home. Each session will cover different topics related to manners and character building. Kids will engage in interesting discussions and interactive activities via Zoom daily. A camp kit containing materials will be mailed to your home prior to the start of camp. Register here.
Dates: 14 to 18 March 2022
Location: Online
Price: S$135 to S$150
Calling all space cadets and aspiring astronauts! Space Academy Singapore presents a three-day junior camp suitable for kids aged nine to 12 years old. Interactive and filled with hands-on activities, cadets will dive deep into the world of Planetary Sciences! They will learn interesting science concepts related to outer space – all in an effort to get more kids interested in STEM careers that will help them tackle any future challenges facing our planet.
Dates: 16 to 18 March 2022 from 9am to 4pm
Location: Science Centre Singapore Pick-up/Drop-off at Main Lobby, Singapore 609081, +65 9789 7318
Price: S$499 + S$30 non-refundable registration fee per cadet
*Sign up in groups of 3 and enjoy S$20 off per space cadet!
**Course fee includes lunch and snacks, all course materials and flight suits. For group registration of three and above, email [email protected] or call +65 9789 7318.
