The Best Holiday Camps Run by NTUC First Campus Outdoor School
PUBLISHED
05 November 2024
Tired of your child spending their entire school holiday glued to their screens? Do you want them to seize the day, explore the great outdoors, and have fun learning while doing it? In that case, we have what you seek! NTUC First Campus Outdoor School’s introductory camps and all-inclusive holiday programmes offer something for every child. Let us share the top holiday camps to enrol your child in to build their adventure appetite while keeping them meaningfully occupied.
Marketplace MarvelsTM
Let your young explorer embark on a thrilling adventure as they learn to navigate the MRT system and discover Singapore’s unique food story by understanding what goes on behind the scenes of our nation’s supply chain management and how Singapore ensures food supplies are well-stocked on the shelves all year round.
What’s more, as part of the holiday programme, they get to take part in an interactive game of risk and opportunity management, where they learn to demonstrate their negotiation skills and critical thinking to solve ‘business’ problems as they vie with their peers for the title of top profit earner in our exhilarating showdown!
The learning isn’t complete without a hands-on expedition to an urban farm in Singapore. There, your child gets to experience what it’s like to be a junior farmer by getting their hands dirty, seeding and harvesting their way through the freshest greens while learning about the latest innovations and sustainable practices in urban farming.
Learn more about our Marketplace Marvels™ programme here.
Jungle RescuersTM
Do you wish to equip your child with the necessary survival and first aid skills they need during an emergency? Our Jungle RescuersTM holiday camp will transform curious children into savvy survivors, ready to tackle any emergency with confidence, as they pick up improvisational first-aid techniques that will stand them in good stead while exploring the great outdoors.
Your child’s learning begins with a jaunt into the jungle, where nature’s resilience becomes their classroom. They’ll learn how plants overcome adversities and how to apply this same lesson in resilience to their personal life challenges. Our young adventurers will also learn to become wildlife detectives and sharp-eyed risk assessors as they forage through the wilderness to discover nature’s healing wonders and engage in outdoor risk assessment – all while playing in nature’s vast playground.
All of these lessons will culminate in a rescue mission, where your child will need to be quick on their feet at all times and apply what they’ve learnt to help them overcome obstacles and challenges while thinking out-of-the-box in such situations. The skills they gained here will last them a lifetime!
Learn more about our Jungle RescuersTM holiday camp here.
Forest ScoutsTM
Are you worried about your little explorer facing the great outdoors? Fret not! Forest Scouts is the ultimate holiday adventure learning programme, teaching your child to navigate nature’s twists and turns with ease and smarts!
Your child will embark on an epic child-led rescue mission that is all about engaging their senses and learning by doing. Through this experience, they become a hazard-detecting whiz, identifying possible risks in the forest and learning how to minimise them.
However, it’s not just about staying safe. It is also about thriving! Armed with essential survival skills, your child will learn to outsmart the woods. The best part? They get to do it all while developing their creativity and problem-solving skills with the help of their team members, fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and an ever-lasting bond among peers.
Learn more about our Forest ScoutsTM Holiday Camp here.
Tall TimberTM
Let your child branch out this holiday with Tall Timber! This holiday camp for kids provides a deep dive into our planet’s rich biodiversity, allowing your child to learn how to coexist with Mother Nature and discover their role in our ecosystem by leading their own explorations in the wild.
Beyond exploration, this programme is also about growth. Under the watchful eye of our trained instructors, ‘risky play’ becomes safe play, as your child gets to develop higher cognitive functions like focus and perseverance through a series of carefully crafted activities, like knot tying, setting up structures, and shelter-building. These essential life skills can help them transition seamlessly into Primary 1.
Learn more about our Tall TimberTM holiday camp here.
Kampong KakisTM
Swap city slicking for island living as our Kampong Kakis holiday programme offers a time-travel ticket to Pulau Ubin’s rustic charm, where modern comforts take a backseat to the untamed nature and wildlife. Through this experience, your child gets to go up close and personal with the great outdoors, learning the ropes of kampong life at one of the last few kampongs in Singapore.
Learn more about our Kampong KakisTM holiday camp here.
Nightfall ExplorersTM
Ready your child for an exciting night under the stars with Nightfall Explorers! This holiday camp for kids is where your young explorer gets to level up, tackling challenges that stretch their tenacity and ability to think out of the box and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Here, your child will get their first taste of independence, empowering them to flex their leadership muscles through a series of curated activities guided by our experienced instructors.
They’ll learn the importance of budgeting and planning during meal times, master the art of effective communication and risk assessment during the wilderness night trek, and work towards being responsible, sustainability-conscious individuals. As the adventure winds down the next day, you’re invited for an end-of-camp graduation to celebrate and cheer on your brave explorer’s triumphs!
Learn more about our Nightfall ExplorersTM holiday camp here.
Summary
Let your child experience the wonders of outdoor education and reap the benefits of outdoor learning by signing them up for our child-friendly outdoor adventures. With an extensive range of holiday programmes to choose from, there is sure to be something that catches your child’s eye. Visit our website to learn more about our holiday camps today!
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