SCIENCE & ROBOTICS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
This November - December school holiday, keep growing minds curious and engaged with Kids DiscoveryWorks' popular STEM holiday programs! With our exciting experiments, innovative Makerspace projects, engaging program themes and passionate instructors, it's no wonder that our science and robotics holiday camps get rave reviews from parents and kids!
Holiday Camp Venue: Kids DiscoveryWorks Bishan, Block 264 Bishan St. 24, #B1-114, S 570264
* Children will be sorted into groups by age. Lunch & snacks will be provided for full-day campers.
* Camps listed below are all still available. Camps are removed from this website when fully booked to avoid confusion. Camps on the following dates are already fully booked: Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6, & Dec. 12-13.
NOVEMBER 2024
Whizz, Pop, Bang! ($468/pax; November 18-20, 2024; (K1-K2; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
In this STEM program, Scientists and Explorers will embark on an exciting exploration of physics and chemistry through engaging, hands-on experiments and engineering activities that promise ooey-gooey, fizzy fun! A great way to make your child’s first memories of science fun and meaningful! Campers will be grouped by age. Kids will delight in hands-on learning activities that may include: Discovering the forces of aerodynamics…with stomp rockets! Exploring states of matter and phase changes…with dry ice! Experimenting with the properties of water – with the ancient Japanese art of suminagashi Learning the science behind electricity, light and luminescence...with paper circuit cards, glow-in-the-dark slime, and much, much more!
Start Date: 18 Nov 2024
End Date: 20 Nov 2024
LEGO Robotics: Battlebots! ($250/pax; November 18-20, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 12pm daily)
In this fun introduction to robotics, kids will learn to build and program progressively more challenging robots using LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics and a drag-and-drop Scratch-based programming software. Young engineers will discover how to use coding, sensors and attachments to make their robots perform specific tasks, even as they hone problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills. The camp will culminate in a final mini competition where kids will battle their wits and bots in the ring! A great way for kids to explore science, engineering and physics concepts through play. Through this short, fun and low anxiety camp, campers can also determine if they would enjoy one day joining FIRST LEGO League robotics competitions.
Start Date: 18 Nov 2024
End Date: 20 Nov 2024
Robotics: Rescue Rovers! ($250/pax; November 25-27, 2024; P1-P4; 9am - 12noon daily)
Launch young engineers on a space exploration adventure! In this fun introduction to robotics, kids will build, program and test progressively more challenging Mars rover designs to rescue astronauts stranded on an alien planet. Young engineers will discover how to use programming, motors, sensors and attachments to make their robots complete task-based challenges and missions. From collecting rock samples whilst evading sand traps and craters, to mapping out potential rocket landing sites and battling rogue alien rovers in the ring sumo-style, kids will have a blast discovering the scientific and engineering challenges of space exploration, coding and robotics! Young engineers will gain a foundation in the basics of robotics and coding. They will be introduced to the concept of algorithms and machine learning, and develop basic logic and critical thinking skills, learning about coding terminology and flow. They will explore the use of Sequences, Wait Blocks and Definite Loops, and progress to learning about Indefinite Loops, Conditionals, Interrupts and Subroutines.
Start Date: 25 Nov 2024
End Date: 27 Nov 2024
C.S.I. (Among Us) ($336/pax; November 25-26, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
A dead body has been reported! In this fun forensic science program, fans of the videogame Among Us will try their hand at scientific crime-solving and develop their skills of observation, problem solving, communication, critical thinking and collaboration as they decipher secret messages, identify mysterious powders, lift fingerprints, and discover the mysteries of DNA and heredity! Who is the Imposter? Red looks kinda sus, but Pink has no alibi... Through hands-on experiments and learning games, kids will have a ton of fun learning about: Fingerprinting and its role in crime-solving Forensic chemistry and chemical reactions DNA and heredity Blood typing and more!
Start Date: 25 Nov 2024
End Date: 26 Nov 2024
DECEMBER 2024
MasterChef Science ($260/pax; December 2-4, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 12pm daily)
In this fun and unique culinary science holiday program, aspiring MasterChefs will enjoy yummy edible science adventures as they explore the chemistry of cooking and baking! Students will learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie and their own popping bubble tea! They'll discover how proteins interact to create soft fluffy bread, and experiment with heat, sugar and caramelization to create the viral Dalgona toffee! Then...they'll learn how to trick the senses...with fake apple pie! Donut miss this opportunity for a delicious learning experience that will leave kids hungry for more! *Please indicate if your child has any food sensitivities, as we will be working with dairy and gluten products.
Start Date: 02 Dec 2024
End Date: 04 Dec 2024
SuperHero Science: No Way Home ($468/pax; December 2-4, 2024; P1-P6; 9am-3pm daily)
Our friendly neighborhood web-slinger’s identity has been revealed! When Peter enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, he only makes things worse. The spell shatters the multiverse, allowing dangerous foes from other worlds to enter and wreak havoc on our city! In this fun holiday camp, kids will explore the intersection of fact and fiction as they discover the science and technology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Through mission-based STEM challenges every day, campers will be amazed to discover that the technology of Spiderman: No Way Home is not as farfetched as we think! Students will delight in helping Spidey combat supervillains like Doc Ock, Green Goblin and the Sandman while: • discovering the mysteries of nanotechnology and non-Newtonian fluids…with DIY Venom slime, oobleck and gummy worms! • exploring Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion…with water rockets! • experimenting with “explosive” chemical reactions! • engineering with potential & kinetic energy, to save a falling MJ, and more!
Start Date: 02 Dec 2024
End Date: 04 Dec 2024
Spies & Secret Agents ($468/pax; December 9-11, 2024; P1-P6; 9am-3pm daily)
In this fun and engaging program, young Agents will undergo training at our unique spy school. Kids will have a ton of fun: Exploring the science of sound to build their very own trip alarms! Studying the art of cryptology to create and crack coded messages, and design their own coded lockbox! Discovering the science behind light and lasers and navigating a laser maze! Engineering with potential & kinetic energy to make their own weapons, and much, much more!
Start Date: 09 Dec 2024
End Date: 11 Dec 2024
C.S.I. (Among Us) ($468/pax; December 9-11, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
A dead body has been reported! In this fun forensic science program, fans of the videogame Among Us will try their hand at scientific crime-solving and develop their skills of observation, problem solving, communication, critical thinking and collaboration as they decipher secret messages, identify mysterious powders, lift fingerprints, and discover the mysteries of DNA and heredity! Who is the Imposter? Red looks kinda sus, but Pink has no alibi... Through hands-on experiments and learning games, kids will have a ton of fun learning about: Fingerprinting and its role in crime-solving Forensic chemistry and chemical reactions DNA and heredity Blood typing and more!
Start Date: 09 Dec 2024
End Date: 11 Dec 2024
Pokemon: Earth & Sky ($336/pax; December 16-17, 2024; P1-P5; 9am - 3pm daily)
Calling all aspiring Pokemon trainers! Professor Angsana, the world-famous Pokemon Professor, is putting together a team to form the Pokemon Research League. Earn gym badges by completing tasks set by gym leaders from Johto, Kanto, Alola and more, all while learning about our natural world. Campers will be sorted into classes by age. Trainers will have a blast*: Exploring the science of combustion with Charmander...through "explosive" visual demonstrations and experiments! Harnessing the power of air & air pressure with Pidgey & Spearow to engineer their own DIY vacuums! Experimenting with electromagnetism with Pikachu and Magnemite and designing "home" power generators! Experimenting with thermochromism...and making color-changing Ditto, and so much more! *Depending on the age of the participants, learning topics and activities may be adjusted to be age appropriate.
Start Date: 16 Dec 2024
End Date: 17 Dec 2024
Doomsday: Earth Rescue ($336/pax; December 16-17, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
In this exciting STEM program, science meets robotics for an exciting learning adventure! Aspiring geologists and engineers will race against time and across the globe to save the world from a series of catastrophic events, including devasting earthquakes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions! Taught by a real life volcanologist and engineer, students will discover the science behind some of the most devastating natural disasters on our planet through fun, hands-on science experiments every morning. Then, in the afternoon, they'll apply what they've learned to tackle engaging related STEM challenges using Lego SPIKE robotics and Scratch-based programming software. From designing communities to survive volcanic hazards to engineering skyscrapers to withstand violent earthquakes, kids will enjoy applying their newfound understanding of natural phenomenon and engineering design concepts to real-life situations.
Start Date: 16 Dec 2024
End Date: 17 Dec 2024
Math Detectives: A Race Through Time ($468/pax; December 18-20, 2024; P1-P4; 9am - 3pm daily)
ALERTING ALL A.C.M.E AGENTS! World-renowned master criminal Carmen Sandiego has stolen Acme’s time transponder and has sent her V.I.L.E villains back to various moments in Earth’s history. Using the powers of Mathematics, agents must follow the clues left behind to hunt down these villains and return precious artifacts to their right place in time – or the course of Earth’s history will never be the same again! Learn about Fibonacci’s sequence and number patterns to break codes and solve puzzles in The Netherlands. Meet up with Imhotep in Egypt to learn about area and volume with the ancient pyramids! Finally, make sure your measurements are precise – the ninjas of Japan need help crafting antidotes to a deadly poison. After this fun adventure through time, kids will never look at Math the same way again!
Start Date: 18 Dec 2024
End Date: 20 Dec 2024
MasterChef Science ($468/pax; December 18-20, 2024; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
In this fun and unique culinary science holiday program, aspiring MasterChefs will enjoy yummy edible science adventures as they explore the chemistry of cooking and baking! Students will learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie and their own popping bubble tea! They'll discover how proteins interact to create soft fluffy bread, and experiment with heat, sugar and caramelization to create the viral Dalgona toffee! Then...they'll learn how to trick the senses...with fake apple pie! Donut miss this opportunity for a delicious learning experience that will leave kids hungry for more! *Please indicate if your child has any food sensitivities, as we will be working with dairy and gluten products.
Start Date: 18 Dec 2024
End Date: 20 Dec 2024
Whizz, Pop, Bang! ($468/pax; December 18-20, 2024; (K1-K2; P1-P6; 9am - 3pm daily)
In this STEM program, Scientists and Explorers will embark on an exciting exploration of physics and chemistry through engaging, hands-on experiments and engineering activities that promise ooey-gooey, fizzy fun! A great way to make your child’s first memories of science fun and meaningful! Campers will be grouped by age. Kids will delight in hands-on learning activities that may include: Discovering the forces of aerodynamics…with stomp rockets! Exploring states of matter and phase changes…with dry ice! Experimenting with the properties of water – with the ancient Japanese art of suminagashi Learning the science behind electricity, light and luminescence...with paper circuit cards, glow-in-the-dark slime, and much, much more!
Start Date: 18 Dec 2024
End Date: 20 Dec 2024