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21 JUNE - 30 JULY 2021
SINGAPOREABOUT XCL CAMPS XCL Camps presents students with a collection of exciting and engaging programmes to continue their journey of learning and discovery, and to level-up their holidays. The mission of XCL Camps is to enhance our students' self-discovery process, offer avenues to develop their potential, and provide opportunities for them to forge strong social connections. We aim to accomplish this not just with great learning experiences, but also with personalised, 1-on-1 support from our teachers and camp staff. Our camps are delivered in partnership with best-in-class instructor partners that have been carefully vetted, and proven through experience working with them over time. This is done to ensure that our students have access to the most fun, engaging, and innovative camps on the island.
KEY INFORMATION CAMP TIMING MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 9AM TO 3PM CAMP VENUE GEMS WORLD ACADEMY CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION An easy and convenient transportation service from central locations is available for all camps. The pick-up and drop-off points include Newton, Novena, Orchard Rd, Tanjong Rhu, Farrer Rd, Sentosa, Buona Vista, Great World City, Bishan, Marine Parade, Sembawang and Holland Village. For this dedicated and safe bus service, the charge is $100 per week for each child. SUITABLE AGES 3–16 YEARS OLD PRICING $625 - $788 PER WEEK (COST INCLUDES ONE MORNING SNACK AND ONE LUNCH) CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact us at info@xclcamps.com or call us at 6808 7324 if you would like to speak to us about any of the programmes SIGN-UPS Please fill out this form to let us know which programmes you are interested in, and we will speak to you shortly
CAMP THEMES
MULTI ACTIVITY Camps for students that are interested
LIFE SKILLS in a variety of activities to engage all
aspects of development and learning,
including sports, performing and visual
ALL-ROUNDER arts, and teamwork / communications /
leadership
CODE ACADEMY A collection of camps designed for
GAME DESIGN students who love to code, or would like
ROBOTICS to learn how to create a project online or
programmes robots
TECHIE
ART STUDIO Camps for students to explore their true
STAR-CHEF ACADEMY capability either through art, acting or
STAGE CAMP learning a culinary skill
ARTIST
MANDARIN EXPLORERS Three different camps for students who
STEAM EXPLORERS either want to learn a language or
STEM JUNIORS explore how you can combine
science, technology and math
EAL CAMP
SCHOLAR
XSPORTS ACADEMY Camps for students who are interested
in improving their sports techniques
and unlocking their potential
ATHLETECAMP CALENDAR
21–25 JUN 28 JUN–2JUL 5–9 JUL 12–16 JUL 19–23 JUL 26–30 JUL
MULTI-ACTIVITY
(3–5 YEAR OLDS)
MULTI-ACTIVITY
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
LIFE SKILLS: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
LEARNING CAMP
(9–12 YEARS OLD)
LIFE SKILLS: SURVIVAL SERIES CAMP
(13–16 YEARS OLD)
CODE ACADEMY: SCRATCH
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
CODE ACADEMY: GAME MAKER
(9–12 YEARS OLD)
CODE ACADEMY: VIRTUAL REALITY
(9–14 YEARS OLD)
GAME DESIGN WITH MINECRAFT
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
GAME DESIGN WITH MINECRAFT
(9–14 YEARS OLD)
GAME DESIGN WITH ROBLOX
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
GAME DESIGN WITH ROBLOX
(9–14 YEARS OLD)
ROBOTICS
(7–10 YEARS OLD)CAMP CALENDAR
21–25 JUN 28 JUN–2JUL 5–9 JUL 12–16 JUL 19–23 JUL 26–30 JUL
ART STUDIO
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
STAR-CHEF ACADEMY
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
STAR-CHEF ACADEMY
(9–12 YEARS OLD)
STAGE CAMP
(7–10 YEARS OLD)
MANDARIN EXPLORERS
(4–5 YEARS OLD)
STEAM EXPLORERS
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
STEM JUNIORS WITH LEGO
(4–6 YEARS OLD)
STEM JUNIORS WITH CODING
(4–6 YEARS OLD)
EAL CAMP
(6–8 YEARS OLD)
EAL CAMP
(9–12 YEARS OLD)
XSPORTS ACADEMY
(6–12 YEARS OLD)MULTI-ACTIVITY AGES 3 TO 8 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 Crammed full of different activities to keep kids learning and having fun across different disciplines this summer. Multi-Activity is a balance of educational and creative classes including Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Art, Drama and Yoga. CAMP DETAILS If you’re looking for activities in Singapore that can keep your super energetic child stay engaged and stimulated, this is the perfect option for you. If you are unsure about which specific camp to enrol your child in, this camp would also suit you. Our Multi-Activity camp has a wide range of activities for each of the two age groups, covering a range of activities from sports to performing arts and visual arts. We offer 2 different camps, one for 3–5 years old the other for 6–8 years old. The topics covered in each may vary. Please see the specific camp activities for the two groups below. SAMPLE CAMP ACTIVITIES SAMPLE CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR 3 – 5 YEARS OLD (21 JUN TO 30 JUL) FOR 6 – 8 YEARS OLD (12 TO 30 JUL) Soccer game for kids Basketball Speech and Drama Soccer game for kids Art and Craft Swimming lessons for kids Learn to Swim Speech and Drama Mini Tennis for kids Art and Craft Stretch & Relax Stretch & Relax
MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMP INSTRUCTOR Our Multi-Activity camps are run by external vendors such as XLab, Arts Impression, TFL and Coerver. These vendors have many years of experience in running holiday camps for kids. They have been carefully selected based on their capabilities and past records in running camps and other enrichment activities. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Learn a lot of different activities in a short span of time • Develop a broad range of skills, including physical motor skills, artistic skills, and communication skills • Enhance creativity and capabilities in different ways, based on each activity • Build friendships quickly by working in teams in the different activities
LIFE SKILLS AGES 9 TO 16 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $650 We know that as a parent, there is hardly anything you want more than helping your child grow up to be a happy and successful adult, equipped with all the skills needed to live a good life. And that is exactly the focus of the Life Skills Camp. CAMP DETAILS In our Life Skills camp, your child will learn how to develop a growth mindset and thus build a better life and future, how to overcome any challenge, and also lead others. In short, how to be better citizens of the world. We have 2 camp themes based on age: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL SERIES CAMP LEARNING CAMP FOR 13– 16 YEARS OLD FOR 9 – 12 YEARS OLD (5–9 JUL & 26–30 JUL) (21–25 JUN & 28 JUN–2 JUL) FOCUSING ON SELF-AWARENESS FOCUSING ON 8 SURVIVAL SKILLS AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: TO SURVIVE OUTDOORS: Negative emotions are an inevitable part of our lives and In this camp, the students will focus on 8 different the difference between mediocrity and greatness lies in survival skills such as navigation, first aid, trap making how we handle these emotions. In this camp, students and outdoor cooking. Under each skill, students will apply will discuss on what are emotions. They will be introduced both theory and practical knowledge. to the rules of personal communication, how to be responsible for the decisions we make and social awareness and relationship skills.
LIFESKILLS CAMP INSTRUCTOR RSG is more than just an esports organization. We take a different view of the industry and we champion the idea that esports is not just about competitive gaming. RSG strives for constant improvement in everything we do and we are always in favour of challenging the status quo. We are one of the largest esports program providers in Singapore and our expertise lies in gaming and education training / camps for youths. In our youth initiative camps our main focus is on team bonding and character development of our students. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Improve their communication skills • Use their inner skills and talents to become more creative at finding solutions • Work better in teams • Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
CODE ACADEMY
AGES 6 TO 14 9AM TO 3PM $625
Boost your child’s coding skills through different topics such as Scratch,
Game Maker and Virtual Reality! By the end of the camp, each child will know
how to code and programme their own project!
CAMP DETAILS
In our coding camps, our mission is to make coding for kids simple, fun, and challenging.
By the end of the camp, each child will know how to code and programme their own project!
We cover 3 types of coding topics to match the personalities, needs, and experiences of all children.
Our coding topics and dates are:
SCRATCH GAME MAKER VIRTUAL REALITY
FOR 6 – 8 YEARS FOR 9 – 12 YEARS FOR 9 – 14 YEARS
(28 JUN–2 JUL) (5–9 JUL) (21–25 JUN & 26–30 JUL)
Scratch is a visual Students will learn the Through this workshop, the
programming language basics of game adventurous and courageous
used to create interactive development, learning the will discover Virtual Reality
media such as stories and logic behind creating a (VR) and utilise its unique
games. programme, creating their features to create custom
own 2D platformer game 3D environments and dive
using GameMaker Studio. into amazing immersive
experiences.CODE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR Kodecoon Academy was founded with the mission to expose students to digital literacy and computing skills to prepare them for the fast-changing world of technology. For the past four years, Kodecoon Academy has been providing top- notch technology courses to equip every student with the relevant students to adapt to the volatile, uncertain, changing and unambiguous (VUCA) world, to transform them into leaders with the right mindset and confidence in creating breakthroughs in their own areas of interest. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Better understand fundamental programming concepts • Enhance critical and logical reasoning • Become more effective problem-solvers • Build better presentation skills • Learn how to be a team player and work with other children
GAME DESIGN
AGES 6 TO 14 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625
Does your child love Minecraft or Roblox? Instead of playing games let’s
teach them at XCL Camps to design and publish their own game!
CAMP DETAILS
With Game Designer Camps, our mission is to make coding for kids simple, fun, and challenging. So
your little gamer will not only design his or her very own computer games that anyone can play, but
can even challenge their friends using an online learning platform! See below our topics and dates.
ACTIVITIES:
GAME DESIGN Create your own game: Design, build and
WITH MINECRAFT explore 3D game adventures using Minecraft.
FOR 6 – 8 YEARS
SKILL LEVEL:
(21–25 JUN, 5–9 JUL & 26– 30 JUL)
Beginner. No experience required.
ACTIVITIES:
GAME DESIGN Create your own game: Design, build and
WITH MINECRAFT explore 3D game adventures using Minecraft.
FOR 9–14 YEARS
SKILL LEVEL:
(28 JUN–2 JUL & 12–16 JUL)
Beginner. No experience required.GAME DESIGN CAMP
ACTIVITIES:
GAME DESIGN WITH ROBLOX Create different immersive 3D game experiences
FOR 6 – 8 YEARS on the ROBLOX gaming platform, such as
(12–16 JUL) interactive adventures, races, and competitions.
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner. No experience required.
ACTIVITIES:
GAME DESIGN WITH ROBLOX Create different immersive 3D game experiences
FOR 9–14 YEARS on the ROBLOX gaming platform, such as
(19–23 JUL) interactive adventures, races, and competitions.
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner. No experience required.
INSTRUCTOR
Kodecoon Academy was founded with the mission to
expose students to digital literacy and computing skills to
prepare them for the fast-changing world of technology.
For the past four years, Kodecoon Academy has been
providing top-notch technology courses to equip every
student with the relevant students to adapt to the volatile,
uncertain, changing and unambiguous (VUCA) world, to
transform them into leaders with the right mindset and
confidence in creating breakthroughs in their own areas of
interest.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Learn the fundamentals of Computer Science using block coding
• Work together in groups to collaborate and build a mini project each day
• Apply the concepts learned to solve problems and address a real-world issueROBOTICS AGES 7 TO 10 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 A hands-on learning experience brainstorming, building and experimenting as they programme and bring their robots to life. CAMP DETAILS DATES: 21–25 JUN 5–9 JUL 19–23 JUL This full day camp is designed for children between the ages of 7 to 10 years old who are passionate about LEGO® and robotics, as well as animation and video editing. Children will be doing robotics for the first half session and animation for the second half. During the Lego session, children will be introduced to LEGO NXT/ EV3 and explore all the fun and mechanics that LEGO NXT/ EV3 has to offer. As they build and program different robotics projects using LEGO® and Mindstorms, children get to learn about mathematical and scientific concepts, basic programming aspects, as well as teamwork and leadership skills that can be directly applied to the real world. All while having fun! During the animation session, children will learn how to plan and film their own LEGO movie using StopMotion and edit their video with sound effects and music and see their story come to life! This encourages children to unleash their creativity and let their imagination run wild while creating their own movie.
ROBOTICS CAMP KEY INSTRUCTORS Children’s Worklab is an education centre focused on developing and delivering applied-technology curricula to children aged 4-12. It started operations in Singapore in 2007 and since then, they have developed applied-technology curricula for children in both academic and non-academic settings. Their team comprised of educators, scientists, engineers and technology professionals, and is passionate about teaching children technological concepts through hands-on activities. They operate seasonal camps, workshops, in-class programs at schools, and run special events. They have a proven track record of great fun learning from children receiving our programs year after year in Singapore, educating thousands of children over the years. Their company mission aligns with the Singapore Ministry of Education’s vision of thinking schools, learning nation. They hope to be part of this educational revolution of inspiring young minds and nurturing a spirit of innovation and enterprise. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Provide an introduction to programming concepts such as sequential execution • Enhance their decision-making skills • Channel their energy and creativity into productive use • Make them more effective team players and work with others to complete a project
ART STUDIO AGES 6 TO 8 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 Do you have a wannabe Picasso at home? Our Art Studio camp might be the perfect fit for your little artist! Our program is designed to encourage students to explore their true capabilities, apply creative ways of thinking, and improvise. Together we will explore various arts techniques and learn all about drawing, painting, printing and pottery. CAMP DETAILS DATES: 28 JUN–2 JUL 19–23 JUL Our Art Studio camps include different art lessons including drawing for kids and pottery workshops, where all children can create their own art through different techniques such as painting, printing, pottery, and other forms of arts and crafts. INSTRUCTOR Established in 2010, Art Impression Studio focuses on children having fun through exploration and meaningful art activities. They provide weekly classes, holiday camps and ad hoc parties for kids. Participants are always spoiled for choice in selecting art themes to further develop! KEY TAKEAWAYS • Improve their abilities of self-expression, especially through a creative medium • Start the process of developing skills that will last a lifetime • Bring out their imagination and inspire creative thought process • Develop and boost their confidence
STAR-CHEF ACADEMY
AGES 6 TO 12 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $788
(includes: starter kit, chef hat and apron, recipe manual, and ingredients throughout the camp)
If you want to keep your children entertained (and fed) over the summer
break, our Star-Chef Academy is worth exploring! Mentored by Michelin-star
restaurant chefs, your child will have a unique opportunity to learn how to
cook simple and delicious meals from scratch!
CAMP DETAILS
The love for food and cookery is universal. Star-Chef Academy’s culinary camps aim to make
learning fun and simply delicious. Through the medium of culinary arts, a unique combination of
instructional, experiential, and holistic learning is achieved. Kids will be taken through a journey to
explore flavours and textures, celebrate the world’s cultures, practice kitchen basics, identify
ingredients, and prepare delicious snacks, meals and desserts. Our trainers are professional chefs
from Michelin starred kitchens, and will mentor these young commis chefs as well as conduct daily
workshops and masterclasses. The camp culminates at the end of the week with a challenge!
STAR CHEF ACADEMY STAR CHEF ACADEMY
FOR 6–8 YEARS FOR 9–12 YEARS
(5–9 JUL & 19–23 JUL) (12–16 JUL & 26–30 JUL)CHEF ACADEMY CAMP INSTRUCTORS CHEF EMMANUEL STROOBANT Chef Emmanuel Stroobant is the executive chef and owner of a 2- Michelin starred restaurant called Saint Pierre. He is an author of two cookbooks, Cuisine Unplugged and Vine Dining – White and has his own television series, Chef in Black, Chef in Black II and 36 Ways to Live. A keynote speaker at conferences in Singapore, such as Food That Heals, and in the region, Emmanuel is a passionate advocate of mindfulness and healthy living. HEAD INSTRUCTOR: CHEF GENE MOK Gene is an all-round F&B specialist, having taken on multiple roles as a culinarian and manager. His 15-year career started in the kitchen at Saint Pierre. With his entrepreneurial spirit, Gene successfully operated his eponymous "Selfish Gene Cafe" for 6 years. The cafe offered fresh, quality dishes imbued with familiar, local flavours using French culinary techniques. Gene holds a B.A. in Psychology from the National University of Singapore and is trained at the famous culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu, Sydney. ASST. INSTRUCTOR: CHEF GABRIEL LOW Chef Gabriel Low, or Gaby as he is affectionately known, is a seasoned culinary professional with 20 years of experience in both restaurants and hotels. Since joining the Emmanuel Stroobant Group in 2014, Gaby has rose through the ranks at two 2-Michelin starred restaurants - Saint Pierre and Shoukouwa, where he was most recently appointed as Sous Chef. Gaby’s is adept in various cuisines with his strengths in French, Italian and Japanese. His Michelin-starred standards and attention to detail, is poised to elevate school lunches to the next level.
CHEF ACADEMY CAMP KEY TAKEAWAYS Holistic learning and development • Basic knife skills and cookery • Cooking terminology • Baking principles • Dining etiquette Activity- Based Learning and Application • Food Anthropology and History- fun facts about food, origin and cultural impact • Activity-Based Problem Solving-engaging child participation with real life application in the kitchen • Planning & Process Management-reading recipes, resources allocation and time management
STAGE CAMP AGES 7 TO 10 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $650 Lights, camera, action! Help your child build confidence, develop public speaking skills and boost self-esteem through an engaging stage performance camp in partnership with the Singapore Repertory Theatre CAMP DETAILS DATES: 21–25 JUN 12–16 JUL Stage Camp is a 5-day programme exploring theatre skills. The emphasis is on the “process” with the opportunity to present a short informal performance on the final day. The programme is centered on the learning experience rather that the execution of a performance. Each day the students will explore new drama skills in vocal technique, movement, emotions, expression, character, mime and more. As they explore the skills, they will begin to devise their own unique presentations with their ideas, words and imagination. The programmes is conducted by SRT’S experienced Teaching Artist team and managed by SRT’s Learning & Engagement department. The themes for the camps will be ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and ‘Red Riding Hood’!
STAGE CAMP INSTRUCTOR SRT LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT Our mission is to harness the learning power of theatre to excite, enrich and educate young people, communities and professionals. We collaborate with leading oganisations, artists and educators in Singapore and worldwide to provide experiential, holistic arts-based learning from preschools to corporate clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Make it easy for them to improvise: to adapt to new stories and immerse themselves in it • Nurture their creative side with a fun way of storytelling • Boost their confidence in presenting to an audience
MANDARIN EXPLORERS AGES 4 TO 5 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 Develop a keen interest in the Mandarin language early on! Native Mandarin teachers nurture and develop your child’s Mandarin skills through fun interactive activities that focus on writing, storytelling, songs, grammar and vocabulary. CAMP DETAILS DATES: 21–25 JUN 5–9 JUL 19–23 JUL Our Mandarin Explorers is a beginners’ camp for kids who want to be exposed to the Mandarin language. In this camp, the teachers use music, story-telling, drama and art & craft to expose your child to the language. Each week will be based on a different theme such as Chinese Culture Appreciation.
MANDARIN EXPLORERS CAMP INSTRUCTOR Mr. Gary Quek is an experienced bilingual teacher, having taught students aged 4-8 years old in an international school. He has the knowledge and personality to spark interest among students in learning the language, all the while making language learning enjoyable. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Chinese Language & Literature and Minor in Translation, and a Certificate for Chinese Teacher to Other Speakers of Other Languages (CTCSOL). KEY TAKEAWAYS • To spark your child’s natural curiosities for Mandarin learning, excite their imagination, and nurture their creativity • Develop fundamental listening and conversation skills through interactive stories and songs guided in Mandarin by our experienced Mandarin-speaking teacher • Develop fine & gross motor skills through art & crafts • Pique your child’s interest in Mandarin learning through fun Chinese games.
STEAM EXPLORERS AGES 6 TO 8 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $650 Embark on an exciting journey exploring historic civilisations, outer space and symmetry in design through a STEAM approach! Understand the STEAM principles and how they are applied to solve real-life problems and challenges. CAMP DETAILS DATES: 28 JUN–2 JUL 12–16 JUL 26–30 JUL STEAM is a hot new topic in education, and an integral part of the world’s future. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. It is a term that integrates all these topics in a cohesive way (instead of teaching them separately), and is based on real-world needs and applications. Let’s travel back in time to Ancient Egypt to understand how engineering and science principles were applied to build massive pyramids. How do civilisations fight wars in the past? Role play as a soldier in ancient warfare and create catapults to defend your territory! Zoom out of Earth and into space! Explore life in space and get to know the planets. Problem-solve the junk problem in space by using robots! Code Robot Dash to collect and deliver space junk to collection zones and get creative with designing of accessories for Dash to do his job. Indulge in the fascinating world of symmetry in biology, nature and art! Explore the concept of symmetry through puzzles, art expression and reflection experiments! Dive into the sea and explore how sea animals protect themselves and understand the science of submarines. Unleash your creativity and create a diorama of the sea scape.
STEAM EXPLORERS CAMP
INSTRUCTOR
Terra Minds prides itself as a pioneer in providing quality and
enriching Science, Robotics and Nature enrichment
programmes to young children aged 3 to 12. Terra Minds,
which means ‘earth minded’, helps your child to develop the
love for learning and the natural environment that they live in.
Their curriculum develops children’s scientific knowledge and
skills and encourages the creative expression of their
imagination and understanding.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Boost in them critical skills like problem-solving, logical reasoning, and creativity, through
hands-on activities and experiments
• Help them connect better to their daily experiences, as the backbone of STEAM education is
learning with real-world applications
• Make them better team players and improve their social skills, as most STEAM projects in the
camp are done in groupsSTEM JUNIORS AGES 4 TO 6 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 Encourage your child’s critical thinking skills with Robotics, Coding, Science and Math. CAMP DETAILS In this camp, we offer two choices for your child. We have Lego with Science and Math and Coding with Science and Math. Our STEM Junior camp with Lego provides an introduction to creating Lego® robot models, while also helping your child learn basic science concepts. This half day camp introduces young kids between the ages of 4 to 6 years old to the world of robotics. Children will be building themed robotics projects and doing basic programming using Lego®. With an easy-to-use and graphical drag-and-drop interface, even the little ones can start programming robots! WeDo is an age appropriate version of the NXT Mindstorms/ EV3 that provides younger children with a wonderful head-start to learn all about cause and effect of programming while providing kids with multiple opportunities for problem solving whilst promoting creativity. Under our STEM Junior with coding programming, in the half day camp, your little coder will engage in hands-on coding and learn coding concepts while developing problem solving skills, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration with peers. The 3 main learning objectives of this camp are: • Computer Science • Computational Thinking • Collaboration
STEM JUNIORS CAMP STEM JUNIOR WITH LEGO STEM JUNIOR WITH CODING (28 JUN–2 JUL, 12–16 JUL & (21–25 JUN, 5–9 JUL & 19–23 JUL) 26 JUL–30 JUL) INSTRUCTORS Children’s Worklab is an education centre focused on developing and delivering applied-technology curricula to children aged 4-12. It started operations in Singapore in 2007 and since then, they have developed applied-technology curricula for children in both academic and non-academic settings. Their team comprised of educators, scientists, engineers and technology professionals, is passionate about teaching children technological concepts through hands-on activities. Kodecoon Academy was founded with the mission to expose students to digital literacy and computing skills to prepare them for the fast-changing world of technology. Terra Minds seeks to “Ignite the spark for learning” in children and inspire even more children to enjoy learning science and robotics! As a pioneer in Science Technology Engineering Art Math (STEAM) enrichment programmes for children, their mission has been to create opportunities for children to learn through hands-on learning. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Introduce physical blocks to represent various programming elements, commands, and flow-of-control structures • Learn about the natural world and explore how things work • Try out different science experiments and work on simple math
EAL CAMP AGES 6 TO 12 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $625 Hone your English language skills through a variety of activities and games which will help build your child confidence in English. CAMP DETAILS GRADE 1 - 3 EAL CAMP: The G1-G3 EAL students will improve their English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary) through a variety of age-appropriate activities and games that will help build their confidence in English and develop their English language skills. Some of the activities in this camp will include recording short 'About Me' presentations, read-aloud and show-and-tell activities, phonics and activities to enhance pronunciation, parts of speech, grammar and vocabulary development. The G1-G3 camp is intended for Level 1 (Foundation Level) EAL students. GRADE 6 - 8 EAL CAMP: The G6-G8 EAL students will improve their English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary) through a variety of high-energy activities that will help build their confidence while having fun at the same time. Some of the activities will include writing and recording a news report, debating, English script-writing, story-boarding and short film making, blogging and presentations. The G6-G8 camp is intended for EAL students with an Overall Aptis score of B1 and below.
EAL CAMP EAL CAMP EAL CAMP FOR 6–8 YEARS FOR 9–12 YEARS (28 JUN–2 JUL) (5–9 JUL) INSTRUCTORS HEAD OF THE EAL DEPARTMENT: MR. MOLONEY Mr. Moloney is the Head of the EAL Department in the Secondary Years and the Grade 7 Pastoral Leader at GEMS World Academy. He is originally from Ireland and has experience teaching students ranging from Grade 1 right through to the university level. Mr. Moloney previously taught EAL students in Malaysia and Qatar. He has visited more than 50 countries and territories around the world. His favourite hobbies include reading, writing, hiking, travelling and long-distance touring on his motorcycle. Mr. Moloney is married and has a young son called Cillian. Mr. Moloney believes in the magic of reading and encourages his students to read for pleasure. “If children develop the consistent habit of reading for pleasure then they will be well equipped to become life-long readers and learners. In this regard, it is essential that we as teachers promote and encourage kids to read more,” he says. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Build EAL students' English language skills across Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary Development. • Lay a strong foundation in EAL students' understanding of grammar and vocabulary • Boost EAL students' confidence when speaking English. • Provide strategies and opportunities for EAL students' to take risks with their English language listening. • Nurture a love for reading using a combination of online tools and readers to boost literacy. • Equip EAL students with the required strategies and 'know-how' to develop their English writing skills.
XSPORTS ACADEMY AGES 6 TO 12 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 3PM $1300 (FEES FOR 2 WEEKS) A unique 2-week camp that will change the way you learn and play sports! CAMP DETAILS DATES: 28 JUN–9 JUL (AGES 6 TO 8) 12–23 JUL (AGES 9 TO 12) Join us this summer for a unique 2-week camp that will change the way you learn and play sports! Our XSports camp encourages children to consciously develop physical mastery, grit, curiosity and interpersonal skills, while having lots of fun and expending their boundless energy! Kids start the morning with yoga, allowing them to warm up both body and mind for the day’s activities, and set their individual goals for the day. Then it’s time for some teamwork and discovery, with land-based morning activities focusing on building their fundamental movement skills. Kids will increasingly build their body awareness, balance, reflexes and ball control, while also practice teamwork and communication with their new friends. While the skills gained during these sessions will be helpful for kids in any sport, our two-week program culminates in an exciting game of floorball, one of the fastest growing sports worldwide that is also rapidly gaining popularity in Singapore! After lunch, it’s time to focus on individual performance in the pool! Depending on their swim experience, kids will learn to perfect their techniques for basic strokes - such as front crawl, backstroke or breaststroke - under the guidance of highly experienced swim coaches. By the end of the camp, they’ll be putting their new skills to the test by challenging themselves for distance. A great time for kids to practice not just physical mastery and endurance, but also build determination, focus and reflection.
XSPORTS ACADEMY CAMP INSTRUCTOR Founded in 2016, X Lab Pro is deeply passionate about using sports as a tool to enrich a child’s development process. At X Lab, they believe that sports is an invaluable tool for children to learn and develop themselves holistically. Whether it is overcoming personal challenges, physical and mental, or working as a team to achieve a goal, the X Lab Pro Program is designed to help kids to define, train and reach their targets. KEY TAKEAWAYS • 2-week multi-sports camp combining yoga, swimming and floorball • Develop key physical, emotional and teamwork skills that are important for success in any sport • Have fun with friends and experienced, dedicated coaches • Open to all skill levels
CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact us at info@xclcamps.com or call us at 6808 7324 if you would like to speak to us about any of the programmes SIGN-UPS Please fill out this form to let us know which programmes you are interested in, and we will speak to you shortly
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