
The half-term holidays are here and it’s time to sign your kids up for a camp that’ll keep them engaged, entertained, and active! Not only would it keep them fully occupied throughout the break, but they’ll learn something new while having a blast at the same time. Here’s Little Step’s guide to the best holiday camps to get them busy this school break!
This article has been updated for 2022.
Let your kids dive into the world of coding this holiday at Coding Lab. Upper primary students can create their first app through a Robot Shooter Game, or a Movie-Age checker. Alternatively, they can use the Micro:Bit to create a magic 8-ball, or assemble their own circuits in other innovations. Teens are also sure to enjoy the challenge of their Python modules. Don’t worry if your kid can’t make it in person – there’s also an online option!
Cost: From SG$400. Use LITTLESTEPS5 for 5% off
When: October 10-14, 2022 and October 17-20, 2022. Meals and tea breaks will be included for full-day camps.
Where: Coding Lab campuses at Parkway Parade, Bukit Timah (KAP Mall), and online, +65 6977 9641, learntocode@codinglab.com.sg, www.codinglab.com.sg
Holiday camps can be a meaningful experience that helps kids learn important life lessons and have fun along the way. Which is why Camp Asia has everything your little one needs to have a fulfilling yet educational break from school. There are many categories of camps one can sign up for, including a physical camp filled with sports activities, a creative camp for drama and theater enthusiasts and a coding camp for tech whizzes. Top quality facilities and an extensive bus service are the cherries on top of a wonderful experience!
Cost: From SG$685. Use the code Littlestep50 for SG$50 off
When: September 26 - October 14, 2022
Where: Camp Asia, Stamford American International School, 1 Woodleigh Lane, Singapore 347691, +65 6593 3691, info@campasia.asia, www.campasia.asia
Unleash your kid’s inner Ronaldo or David Beckham with CUFA’s action-packed holiday camps, suitable for those aged 4 to 13 years old. With the help of professional coaches and experienced players, they will learn necessary skills on the field while making new friendships. 2 camps are available, but slots are limited so make sure to book early!
Cost: Starting from SG$340
When: October 17-21, 2022 and October 25-28, 2022 from 8.30am-12pm daily
Where: CUFA, 36 Swiss Club Road, Singapore 288139, cufa.com.sg/cufa-camps
Let your child embrace their inner Picasso during the holidays at fine arts studio ARThaus, which is offering 2-hour holiday program sessions. Each child is taught according to their level and ability with a conducive student to teacher ratio and class capacity so your child will get the attention they need to excel. What’s unique is their more creative approach to teaching, instead of a classroom style. Take note that booking is required in advance.
Cost: SG$75-390
When: Ongoing
Where: ARThaus Pte Ltd, 901A Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 589619, +65 9023 0458, www.arthaus.com.sg
Curiosity Kids is offering some great camps this October at River Valley Road and another at East Coast Road. Suitable for kids aged 4-9 years, at River Valley the first week (October 10-15) is all about simple machines, while the second (October 17-21) focuses on slime! Week 3 (October 25-28) is a chemistry lab exploring the concept of density, colour theory and chemical reaction. At East Coast Road, there's a FUNtastic camp running (October 17-21) in the mornings, with science and Mandarin (age 4-10 years), then Camp and Play (October 17), free play with simple machines (4-9 years). Get a free gift for a 5-day camp sign up! Private camps are also available for groups of friends.
Cost: SG$495 for 5-day camp, SG$400 for 4-day camp, SG$120 for 1-day camp at River Valley; 10% discount for a group of 3 or more or register before September 30; SG$495 for 5-day camp and SG$270 for 3-day camp and SG$100 for 1-day camp at East Coast Road
When: October 10-15, 17-21, 25-28 (River Valley); October 17-21 (East Coast)
Where: Curiosity Kids, River Valley Road and East Coast Road, +65 8510 5834, www.curiositykidshk.com
Looking for some fun and creative activities to keep the kids engaged this coming holiday? Centre Stage School Of The Arts is offering exciting workshops this October. For kids aged 5-12, they have a week-long creative exploration of all things magical through drama, movement, music and crafts, grouped according to different age groups. Older kids aged 13 years and up can explore their musical talents with the Non-Stop Big Bop Hip Hop Pop holiday camp – a contemporary blend of street dance and hip hop filled with song and dance.
Cost: From SG$410; 10% off using the code cshp21
When: October 25-28, 2022
Where: Centre Stage School Of The Arts, 15 Woking Road, Singapore 138694, +65 6732 7211, www.centre-stage.com
Whether it’s science or sports, rest assured that your little one will develop new skills with Proactiv Sports Prodigy Camps with various themes. This October, there are 4 to choose from. The Ninja camp will put kids' agility and stealth mode to the test while taking on obstacles, the Pokémon camp will delight fans of the cartoon series, the Minecraft camp has real challenges modeled after the game while the Halloween-themed camp is full of spooky activities and prizes for best-dressed. All camps are morning sessions so the kiddos can rest in the afternoons.
Cost: From SG$115 per session
When: October 10-14, 2022 (Ninja), October 17-21, 2022 (Pokémon Go), October 24-28, 2022 (Minecraft), and Halloween (October 31-November 4, 2022)
Where: Prodigy by ProActiv Sports, 451 Joo Chiat Road, Level 3 Katong Point, Singapore 427664, +65 9807 6827, sg.proactivsports.com/prodigy-camps
Take the kiddos to The Mindful Camp’s October camps for the best of both learning and play time. There are 2 options available: Camp River for kids aged 5 to 8 and Camp Mountain for older ones aged 9 to 12. The camps both encourage participants to be more aligned with nature through outdoor activities, while also honing their social and emotional awareness. Their emphasis on mindfulness and wellness through nature and art projects will also help interest kids in a new hobby.
Cost: From SG$680.00
When: October 10-14, 2022 and October 17-21, 2022
Where: The Swiss Club/Horse City/Sprout Hub, 100 Turf Club Road (Horse City, #01-02B Singapore 287992, +65 9797 0091, www.theopencentre.com.sg/workshops/holiday-mindful-camp/
Train like a champion under the guidance of Real Madrid Foundation Football School coaches with their super fun football camp. Happening at their Dempsey field this October for 2 hours per day, kids will hone their skills at ball control, passing, defensive, and offensive concepts of dribbling. Players can also improve on their tactical skills of spatial awareness, as well as learn to incorporate expression and creativity into real life scenarios.
Cost: SG$168 before GST
When: October 18-21, 2022 from 9am to 11am
Where: Real Madrid Foundation Football School, Dempsey Field, 10A Harding Road, Singapore 249549, www.frmsingapore.com/camps
For an experience as close to wildlife camping as possible, sign your kiddo up for Wildling's Forest School programs. Soak up nature and the joy of being outdoors with an adventure camp that includes games, campfire fun and bug hunts. Kids will be grouped together according to interest so they can make new friends, and there will be shelter and a wet weather plan in case it rains.
Cost: SG$425 per week
When: Weekdays, October 2022, 9am to 12:30pm
Where: Wildlings, 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839, www.wildlings.sg
Little Artists' full-day and half-day Artrageous Camp gives kids of all ages the creative space to move broadly across several mediums and styles. Choose from various schedules and themes, like the 2 half-days Very Van Gogh camp, 4 half-days Dali camp, 2 full-days Mini Monet camp and 4 full-days Monet Motion camp. All materials will be provided and they will also screen art movies during lunch. Your little one will basically be an art expert by the end of the program!
Cost: SG$300 - SG$850 (Half Day, 2 Days, 4 Days Camp)
When: Selected dates during October 10-20, 2022
Where: Little Artist Art Studio, 55 Siglap Road, #02-18, Siglap Centre, Singapore 455871, +65 6449 0960 / 6449 0339, www.little-artists.com/artrageous-camp
Providing camps located at different locations in central, east and west, MakerSG is a great option this holiday period. Happening for 5 weekdays each, their programs are also in-depth, teaching kids Robotics, Circuit Modeling, Inventing, Creativity, Imagination, Engineering and many more. Snacks and lunches are provided, with bus transportation also available upon request. The best part is how optimal each program size is since a maximum of 5 kids to a group is allowed.
Cost: SG$630
When: Weekdays during October 3-28, 2022
Where: MakerSG, multiple locations, +65 8264 6655, www.maker.sg
Let your kids put on their white lab coats and become scientists for a week with Newton Show’s Science camp this autumn season. From volcanos to dinosaurs, little ones aged 3 to 12 will explore many topics hands-on, join challenges and develop new friendships. Happening from 9am to 4pm each day, kids will also be able to take home special items like a camp tee shirt, water bottle, a certificate and goodie bag.
Cost: SG$630
When: Weekdays during October 3-28, 2022
Where: Mohd Sultan, Joo Chiat & Bukit Timah, www.newtonshowcamp.com
Drop off the kids at Forest School’s holiday program and have ease of mind knowing they’ll be kept busy with plenty of learning and play opportunities. Capping to a limit of 20 kids, each camp runs for 3 days, and will host outdoor activities to help younger minds discover their emotions, awareness and confidence. Take note of the attire and restriction requirements before registering your little one at their website!
Cost: SG$190 for three days
When: Ongoing till December 2022
Where: Dairy Farm Nature Park, Dairy Farm Road Car Park A, www.forestschoolsingapore.com/three-day-camp-winter-oct-to-dec
If you or your kiddo can’t decide on a specific activity to go for during the holiday season, why not let them try a multitude of activities all-in-one? KidsCamp Singapore has tons of activities with 3 each day, including archery, rope pulling, football, sack run, obstacle run, dodgeball, and treasure hunts. Bonus – if your kid attends all days of the camp for a week, they get to have a customized tee shirt with their name!
Cost: SG$450 per week
When: Ongoing from 9am to 3pm daily
Where: Fort Canning Park, Sentosa or East Coast Park, +65 8921 6485, www.kidscampsingapore.com/holidays
Transform your little rascal into a masterchef in the making through Tomato Cooking School’s holiday camp! Choose between a morning session from 9am to 12pm to 1pm to 4pm daily, where kids can learn how to whip up everything from omelet cupcakes to soup and cookies. Rest assured that all ingredients used are healthy and top quality, and all utensils and equipment will be provided.
Cost: SG$400 per week
When: Ongoing until October 28, 2022
Where: Tomato Cooking School, 278 River Valley Rd, Singapore 238319, +65 8264 6655, www.tomatoschool.sg
Let your child cozy up to a group size of just 3 to 6 kids and their dedicated computer to learn all about robotics and coding. Students will learn these skills through lego building, and fun concepts to make the projects feel relatable and accessible. Kids can look forward to building character designs from the world of Pokémon, Star Wars and Minecraft!
Cost: SG$418
When: October 10-11 and October 17-18, 2022
Where: WondersWork, Great World City, #03-105, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994, +65 8822 7170, www.wonderswork.com.sg/holidaycamp2
At XCL World Academy’s campus, kids from 3 to 13 can explore a world of imagination and possibilities during this October period. Younger ones from 3 to 8 years old can join the Multi Activity Camp with a diverse mix of activities ranging from Art and Drama to Yoga and Basketball. Older kiddos can unleash their geek with the Digital Animation Camp, with 3D modeling and digital animation.
Cost: From SG$650
When: October 10 - 14, 2022
Where: XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039, +65 6808 7324, xclcamps.com
Be spoilt for choice with Impressions Enrich series of camps this October, which operates from locations like Bukit Timah, River Valley and East Coast to give parents greater convenience. There are 4 upcoming themes that are all especially kid-friendly, namely Pokémon, Carnival and Theme Park, World Of Magical Creatures and Trick Or Treat Halloween. You don’t even have to commit to a full week, since single half-day options are also available.
Cost: From SG$120
When: October 3-7, October 10-14, October 17-21, October 24-28, 2022
Where: Impressions Enrich, multiple locations, www.impressionsenrich.com
Whether your kid is a beginner or already a sports enthusiast, they will have balls of fun at Centaurs Kids Multisport camp. Choose between a 3-Day or 4-Day camp where the little ones can work up a sweat with rounds of football, archery or lazer tag. Team-building challenges like tug of war and water games will also test campers communication skills. Expect it to get muddy!
Cost: From SG$385
When: October 17-19, October 26-28, 2022
Where: Centaurs Kids, The Pit, Centaurs Sports Park200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 287994, +65 6468 9851, https://www.centaurskids.com/register-for-upcoming-multisport-camps/
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