10 Fun And Educational Camps For The March School Holidays
Robotics, outdoor fun and art are just some of the choices
By Balvinder Sandhu -
The March school holidays will be here before you know it so it's time to start planning how to keep your children busy! You might have some family activities planned for 11-15 March but there are also school holiday camps they can be enrolled in so you can enjoy some me-time. With a mix of learning and fun, they teach your child new skills or show them how truly fun outdoor activities can be.
Here are 10 holiday camps to choose from, remember to book early!
1. Children's Worklab
Does your child love Lego? Are they also interested in robotics? Then this is the camp for them. RoboCamp Apprentice gives children a fundamental understanding of Lego Robotics – first by building a robot with Lego, then learning basic programming to make it perform certain functions. It will help them to develop problem-solving skill and improve their creativity too. Each camp week has a different theme, such as Dinobots, Sports Savvy and Party with Animals.
Suitable for: Ages 4 to 7
When: 11 March to 12 April; 3 or 5 half-days, 2.5 hours a day. Selective weeks and locations only.
Where: Various locations
Fees: From $399
Visit their website for more details.
2. DesignTinkers
Get your child's creative juices flowing while learning how to collaborate with others. Design a Home is a three-day camp where they will – you guessed it! – design a home. They'll first have to understand the needs of who they're designing for and also have to translate their 2D model to a 3D version, thereby learning basic model-making skills plus how to turn everyday materials into their home model.
Suitable for: 7 to12 years old
When: 19 to 21 March, 9.30am to 3pm
Where: Agora Colearning, #04-01 Harbourfront Centre
Fees: $465 (5 per cent discount for minimum two sign-ups if you book before 18 February)
Visit their website for more details.
3. Our Art Studio
Four-hour art camps are held here on weekdays throughout the year so why not gather your child and their friends and have some fun together during the March school holidays? Kids do two or three activities during a session and activities change every few months so you can do it all over again at another time and have a completely different experience.
Suitable for: Ages 5 to14
When: Weekdays, 10am to 2pm
Where: Various locations
Fees: Check with studio
Visit their website for more details.
4. Kids Play Sports
If your child enjoys sports, they will love being active during the holidays. Each day of this holiday camp features a different sport so choose one your child loves the most or even a new sport they can pick up during this period. Baseball, rugby, dodgeball, football and frisbee are just some of the options available.
Suitable for: 4 to 10 years old
When: 4 to 8 March or 11 to 15 March
Where: Various locations
Fees: $375 (9.30am to 12.30pm) or $475 (9.30am to 4.30pm); transportation is available at an extra cost
Visit their website for more details.
5. Real Madrid Foundation Football School
So your child kicks a ball whenever they get a chance (even in the house!) and admires the football skills of Ronaldo and Messi. Sign them up for a football camp and their school holidays will be made. They won't just pick up new tricks on the pitch; they'll also be taught the values of this football school, as well as social integration and the importance of a healthy lifestyle through sport.
Suitable for: 5- to 16-year-olds
When: 12 to 14 March, 9 to 11am daily
Where: Various locations
Fees: $168
Visit their website for more details.
6. Newtonshow
Add a touch of wizardry to your child's holidays with the Easter in Harry Potter School camp. The five-day camp will take your child on a science journey and dive into concepts such as astronomy, bubble science, maths, 3D puzzles – and there's even a calligraphy workshop. Kids get to bring home items that they create at camp too.
Suitable for: 3- to 12-year-olds
When: 4 March to 26 April, 9am to 4pm on weekdays
Where: Various locations
Fees: $685; door-to-door transport is available at extra cost
Visit their website for more details.
7. Play2See
Your child will get a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities at Play2See holiday camps, encouraging them to get out of their comfort zone and learn something new. The five-day camps offer something different each day, with a new topic (including the arts, sciences, culture and music) introduced every day and a related outing or a visit to an expert in that field.
Suitable for: Ages 5 to 14
When: 4 to 8, 11 to 15, 18 to 22, 25 to 28 March; dates in April available too
Where: 90 Cuscaden Road
Fees: $450 (half day mornings or afternoons), $780 (full days)
Visit their website for more details.
8. Nullspace
Let your child learn the basics with the STEM Explorer Programme, which is an introduction to robotics and coding. The four-day programme encourages creativity and hands-on learning in children and provides them with the experience on different platforms such as LEGO Robotics, 3D Pen and Scratch Game Creation.
Suitable for: Ages 7 to 8
When: 11 to 14 March, 2 hours x 4 sessions (8 hours)
Where: Various locations
Fees: $368
Visit their website for more information on this and other holiday classes.
9. Nature Explorers School
Don't want your child to spend too much time with screens during the holidays? Then give them this opportunity to learn some old-school skills. Nature Explorers School's camps encourage your child to get down and dirty (in a fun way) in the great outdoors. They'll learn how to read a compass, pitch a tent and engage in activities such as mud play, climbing and free-play learning - activities that most of us don't have the opportunity to engage in often, or at all.
Suitable for: Ages 4 to 12
When: 11 to 12 March (for 7- to 12-year-olds) or 14 to 15 March (for 4- to 6-year-olds), 9am to 4pm daily
Where: Pulau Ubin
Fees: $390
Visit their website for more details.
10. Camp Gungho by Get Gungho
Fun in the sun, an imagination boost and thrilling excursions – these are just some words that describe Camp Gungho. Held on Sentosa, the camp's aim is to “nurture the hero within every child”. Your child will enjoy outdoor activities, trips to spots like Ultra Golf and Nestopia climbing adventure playground, as well as take part in hands-on arts and crafts activities. The three-day camp is bound to create lasting and unique memories for your child.
Suitable for: Ages 5 to 12
When: 11 to 13 March, 25 to 27 March, 1 to 3 April, 9am to 4pm daily
Where: Various locations at Sentosa
Fees: $450
Visit their website for more details.