Top Summer Camps in Singapore for 2015

It’s our guide to the top summer camps in Singapore!

Looking for more up-to-date info, mama? Check out our 2016 Guide to Summer Camps in Singapore!

It’ll be the end of term soon and the kiddos will be kicking around the house, inevitably looking for things to do. Unfortunately we can’t be around all the time to help keep them entertained, and staying glued to their 3DS isn’t a great long term solution, so why not think about summer camp? They’ll be able to make new friends from all over Singers and continue learning, which is always a huge plus in our books. Check out our faves below!

Multi-Activity Camps

Camp Asia
We love Camp Asia and they’re really stepping up their game this summer: an extended 11-week programme, eleven themed camps, a new, third location out in Bukit Timah, as well as a larger age range for 3-16 year olds. With everything from the athletic Sports Stars to the incredible Drama Academy run by West End actor Henry Everett (who’s currently starring alongside Ralph Fiennes – no big) and TV actress Morag Cross, there’s sure to be something for every mini personality. They’re also going to be hosting special SG50 celebrations and offer camp buses to and from locations all over the island – remember to book by 11:59pm on 30 April and you’ll get a 10% discount!

When: Weekly camps 1 June – 21 August, Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
Where: Stamford American International School, Australian International School, The British Club Singapore
How much: $625-$695 per week
How to register: Register here

Camp Asia, (+65) 6593 3691, www.campasia.asia

Shaw’s Little League
Always a favourite with the tots, Shaw’s Little League is chock full of activities that go beyond the sporty. Running from 9am to noon, these 3-hour sessions will not only have the kiddos entertained early in the morning but leave you the rest of the day for a bit of mama and bub time. With nutrition workshops, baseball, basketball, arts and crafts and more included in the programme, these shorties are the perfect dose of fun before you and the troop jet set for the holidays.

When: 2 June – 14 August, 4-day sessions. See breakdown here
Where: The Cage, 38 Jalan Benaan Kapal (near Kallang Leisure Park, close to Tanjong Rhu), Singapore 399635
How much: $280 per session
How to register: Shoot [email protected] an email with your dates

Shaw’s Little League, (+65) 6440 9545, www.shawslittleleague.com/holiday-camps

Village Day Camp
This European export is one that’s been bringing joy to over 200,000 kiddos worldwide and with 40 years in the biz, it’s fast becoming a hit here in Singers as well. With an “education through recreation approach”, the broad programme covers everything from arts and crafts to swimming, and no day is ever like the next with a constantly rotating schedule. Held in UWCSEA’s new Tampines campus and with an optional bus service to make your life a little easier, tots aged 4-13 will definitely have a blast!

When: 29 June – 24 July, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
Where: United World College South East Asia’s East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704
How much: Sessions begin at $690 per week
How to register: Register online here

Village Day Camps, (+65) 9029 9518, www.villagedaycamps.com/sg

Sports Camps

Centaurs
Centaurs Rugby Group offers two super sporty summer camp options for the kiddos. First you’ve got a series of weeklong, multi-sport day camps ranging from “Rock Climbing & Amped” (trampolining) to “Canoeing & Forest Adventure”. Geared toward kids aged 6-13, these camps last six hours a day and emphasise lots of teamwork, fun games, and sessions in the group’s very own obstacle course, “The Pit”. Slightly older kids (8-13, and 13-16) can venture to weeklong overnight camp at LooLa Adventure Resort on Bintan in Indonesia, where they can try everything from sailing, to kayaking, to community service.

When: Day camps: 22 June – 14 August, Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm; LooLa overnight camp: 11-16 July and 2-7 August
Where: Day camps: Centaurs Sports Ground (behind the Grandstand), 220 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 288001; LooLa: Bintan, Indonesia
How much: Day camps begin at $695 per week (with a 20% discount if you sign up for 2+ camps); LooLa: $1200
How to register: Register online for both camps here

Centaurs Group, (+65) 6468 9851 or email [email protected], www.centaursgroup.com

ESPZEN Soccer School
GOAL! If you’ve got a little who adores David Beckham and can’t stop kicking around a football, this is definitely an option for you. While the word soccer throws a chill down our spine, we won’t hold the Americanisation against this summer camp as it’s absolutely fantastic. With qualified coaches in classes of just twelve tots, they’re committed to making sure your kid pursues their passion while developing their self esteem and making new friends. There are morning, afternoon and full day sessions for different age groups as well – better break out their trainers, mama!

When: 1 June – 7 August, Monday to Friday
Where: Turf City (Opposite Giant) and Home United Youth Football Academy Pitch (near MacPherson MRT)
How much: $215-$650
How to register: Email [email protected] for more information

ESPZEN Soccer School, www.soccerschool.espzen.com

Gymnastics in Motion (GIM)
Kiddos 4-12 can let off some steam at these highly energetic camps that not only teach gymnastics skills, but also include 2-3 days of offsite activities like rock climbing, laser quest and water soccer! We love that lunch and snacks are provided throughout!

When: 8 June – 31 July, Monday to Friday
Where: 200 Turf Club Road, #04-03 The Grandstand, Singapore 287994
How much: $520 per 5-day camp; Register by 15 May to get a 10% discount!
How to register: Email [email protected] or call (+65) 6468 1103 for more information

Gymnastics in Motion, www.gimsports.com

JWT Children’s Gym
The incredibly cute named “Camp Tumbles” offers both indoor and outdoor activities for kids ages 3.5-9 years old. Each 5-day, weeklong session will even culminate with a big performance!

When: 22 June – 31 July, Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm
Where: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #02-12 UE Square, Singapore 239917
How much: $480 per 5-day camp
How to register: Register online here

JWT Children’s Gym, www.jwtkids-singapore.com

The Little Gym Day Camps
Wee ones 3-6 and 6-12 can participate in these flexible 2-hour programs (available on a daily, weekly, or multi-week basis) that combine gymnastics fun with games, arts & crafts, and even LEGO building sessions.

When: 1-28 June (exact daily schedule TBD)
Where: #B1-24 FORUM The Shopping Mall or #03-163/164 Marina Square
How much: $108 for non-members; $88 for members
How to register: Call The Little Gym for more info

The Little Gym, www.thelittlegym.com.sg 

Little League Soccer
A football coaching company that currently works with various international schools in Singapore, Little League Soccer offers 4-day summer camps for kids 4-12 teaching the basics of the game (dribbling, passing, shooting and heading) before progressing on to team play. Drinks and snacks are provided during the three hours each day, and kids are also put in appropriate age or ability groups.

When: 8 June – 10 August, Monday to Thursday
Where: Premier Pitch (covered), Turf City
How much: $300 (for 4 days), $75/day
How to register: Register online here or call 6487 5185

Little League Soccer, www.littleleaguesoccer.com

Mana Mana Beach Club
Let littlies take advantage of our beautiful beachside location for once by learning super-fun watersports like sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Programs are for kids 7 & up, and are offered on a day-by-day throughout the summer months.

When: 1 June – 28 August, Tuesday to Friday, 10:30am – 2pm
Where: Mana Mana Beach Club, 1212 East Coast Parkway, Area E Car Park E2, Singapore 449886
How much: $100 per day 
How to register: Register online here or email [email protected]

Mana Mana, www.manamana.com

Skate With Us
Will you give your littles their first set of wheels this summer? Skate With Us teaches kids from 3 to 12 the basics, as well as the advanced tricks, of in-line skating. Campers will also be taken through safety rules, for example, how to handle slopes, cyclists and park obstacles.

When: 1 June – 16 July, Monday to Thursday
Where: East Coast Park and West Coast Park
How much: $398 (per week, half day sessions) – $598 (per week, full day sessions)
How to register: Email [email protected]

Skate With Us, skate-with-us.com

Sports4Kids
This multi-sports camp for munchkins aged 3-6 offers a fun, non-competitive environment with everything from yoga and LEGO building, to arts & crafts and a jungle trek. Offered one week per month so kiddos can keep up with their buddies if they so choose!

When: 22-26 June, 29 June – 3 July, and 10-14 August. 
Where: Centaurs Sports Ground (behind the Grandstand), 200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 288001
How much: $400-$500
How to register: Call (+65) 9355 0376 or e-mail [email protected]

Sports4Kids, www.sport4kids.sg

The Tennis Club
At The Tennis Club, you are never too young to start working on your forehand! Coaching programmes are available to toddlers from 18 months old, although their holiday camps are tailored for kids 4 and up. Bonus: equipment is provided so you don’t have to invest in junior racquets until your young ’un is well and truly hooked!

When: 15 June – 28 August, Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm (for kids 4 and above) and 2pm-5pm (for kids 10 and above)
Where: The Tennis Club, 200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 288001
How much: $390 (5 days) / $90 (1 day)
How to register: Email [email protected] or call 6466 2643

The Tennis Club, www.thetennisclub.com.sg

Arts Camps

Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle’s three locations, its April to August camp schedule, and its range of classes mean that it is literally impossible for you not to find a programme to match your doodler’s interests. Camps cater to kids from 3 to 12 years old, run over 3, 4 or 5 days, and focus on acrylic painting on canvas, building with “wood, paint, glue, connectors, paper”, creating works inspired by American artists or by the rainforest.

When: Now – 7 August, Monday to Friday (actual dates and times vary by locations)
Where: Bukit Timah (Cluny Court), Jurong (yoha@jurong) & Marine Parade (Laguna Park)
How much: $300 – $470
How to register: Register online here

Abrakadoodle, www.abrakadoodle.com.sg

Art Boot Camp
This arts emporium boasts such an extensive array of classes for kids aged 3 to 14 that we’re willing to bet that, even if your kiddos are signed up for a full summer, they will not repeat a single class in three months. Class topics range from Cubism, glass painting, mosaic art, caricature drawing, Aboriginal art, Impressionism to pixel art and more.

When: 1 June – 30 August
Where: 200 Turf Club Road, #02-01, Turf City, Singapore 287994
How much: $180 – $530
How to register: Email [email protected] or call 6469 5525

Art Boot Camp, www.artbootcamp.com.sg

Kiddos 4-years-old and up can explore ARThaus workshops focusing on mixed media, painting (acrylic, watercolour, oil), drawing (pastels, charcoal, sketching, pencils), coffee painting, plasticine painting or “big canvas” painting. Bonus: if you’re itching to lay your fingers on some paintbrushes or charcoal yourself mama, some of their workshops are also available for adults!

When: Ongoing
Where: 901A Bukit Timah Road, and 193 Upper Paya Lebar Road
How much: $250 – $300 (for 5 sessions)
How to register: Email [email protected] / [email protected] or call 9023 0458 / 9723 4084

Arthaus, www.arthaus.com.sg 

Camp Magic
Some bewitchment in Camp Magic’s programme for 3 to 12-year-olds makes us want to elbow our own cherubs out of the way and to sign ourselves up instead for 6 weeks of performance storytelling, drumming, stilt-walking, unicycling, diabolo-juggling, hacky-sacking, plate-spinning and all manner of crazy awesome fun. See y’all later babies, mama’s running away to the circus this summer!

When: 15 June – 24 July
Where: Nexus International School, 201 Ulu Pandan Road, Singapore 596468
How much: $395 to $585 per week
How to register: Register online here

Camp Magic, www.ilovecampmagic.com

Our Music Studio
With a theme of “Let’s go on a jungle safari!”, this 3-day camp gives munchkins 2-6 the chance to spend two days experimenting with different instruments in the studio, followed by a trip to the zoo on day 3. Classic activities like games, arts & crafts, and snacktime are also included, mama!

When: 10-12 June, 11:30am-1pm
Where:163 Tanglin Road, #03-11B Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933
How much: $180 per child
How to register: Call (+65) 6467 1789 for more info

Our Music Studio, www.ourmusicstudio.com.sg

Acting Camps 

Act 3
Smart offerings from Singapore’s theatre company for the young, from hour-long parent-and-child movement workshops for 7 to 17-month-olds, to week-long dinosaur and animal role-plays for 3 to 7-year-olds, and explorations of the stories of Lord of the Flies and Hamlet for 8 to 15-year-olds.

When: 2 June – 1 August
Where: ACT 3 Drama Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road, ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre
How much: $50 – $450 (20% discount if you book by 4 May)
How to register: Register online here, in person or call (+65) 6735 9986

Act 3, act3international.com.sg

Julia Gabriel Centre
Julia Gabriel’s weeklong camps encourage children from Nursery 1 to Primary 5 to exercise their creative and expressive muscles through activities that explore Singapore cuisine, society and history. Meanwhile infants and toddlers from 6 months to 3 years participate in multi-sensory programmes to reinforce their learning of language.

When: 8 – 12 June
Where: Forum The Shopping Mall (Level 4), Tampines Mall
How much: $390 – $556 (per week), 10% discount for DBS/POSB credit card holders
How to register: Call (+65) 6733 4322

Julia Gabriel Centre, www.juliagabriel.com

Singapore Media Academy
If your millennials would like to be inducted into the retro arts of radio deejaying and news reporting, MediaCorp’s talent development department is happy to oblige! Across a sampling of courses for 4 to 14-year-olds, your TV or radio star can learn to craft a story, become a comedy writer, or jive on air like a true professional in English or Chinese.

When: 3 – 19 June
Where: 30 Merchant Road, #04-13 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282

How much: $150 – $535 (10% discount if you sign up with a friend)
How to register: Register online here (the registration link will appear at the bottom of the course page that you select)

Singapore Media Academy, www.mediaacademy.sg

Language Camps 

Chengzhu Mandarin Centre
This June, Chengzhu is wooing your kids through the language of love – the love of wheels and transportation, that is (Yay, cries the petrol-head in my lap) and of yummy things to eat. By giving kids up to Primary 3 the vocabulary in Chinese to express their undying devotion to modes of transportation, food, shopping and animals, we might just be unleashing a force of bilingualism hitherto unknown.

When: 8 – 12 June
Where: 35 Rochester Drive, #03-01 Rochester Mall, Singapore 13863

How much: $345 – $495
How to register: Email [email protected] or call 6737 5348

Chengzhu Mandarin Centre, www.chengzhu.net

Han Language Centre
Han Language Centre takes an unabashedly academic approach to holiday camps, and offer courses for kids from Nursery and Kindergarten levels to Secondary 4. Courses for the younger set are more relaxed, focusing on “Fun Chinese”, speech and drama, and hanyu pinyin while those for older kids are decidedly more workman-like, with a heavy focus on examination skills.

When: 1 – 26 June
Where: Tampines, Woodlands and Jurong East centres
How much: Fees vary by centre, from $50/day (Tampines) to $350 – $480 for 8 sessions (Woodlands)
How to register: Call (+65) 6782 9158 (Tampines), (+65) 6893 8892 (Woodlands), or (+65) 6569 5600 (Jurong East)

Han Language Centre, hanlanguage.edu.sg 

Little Mandarins
Weekly themed camps are available all summer long for kiddos aged 4-9. Through both indoor and outdoor play, kids discover language with fun activities like storytelling, arts & crafts, brush painting and songs. And it’s all set at Little Mandarins’ beautiful facility on leafy Loewen Road!

When: 2 June – 6 August (5-day sessions, 9.45am-12:45pm)
Where: Little Mandarins Language Centre, 71 Loewen Road, Singapore 248847
How much: $260 (4 days, week 1) – $320 (5 days, weeks 2-4)
How to register: Register here or call (+65) 6473 8377

Little Mandarins, www.little-mandarins.com

KidStartNow
Focused on “helping English speaking kids love to learn Chinese”, KidStartNow uses animation, adventure and role-playing to draw kids between 3 and 8-years-old into learning and using Chinese naturally.

When: The month of June (dates unspecified)
Where: Bedok (209 New Upper Changi Road #03-649) or Lavender (CT Hub, 2 Kallang Avenue, #02-09)
How much: $295 (4 days, 2 hours/day)
How to register: Call (+65) 6444 8280 or (+65) 6444 6310

KidStartNow, www.kidstartnow.com

Monsters Under the Bed Creative Writing
A summer writing camp that asks 7 to 12-year-olds “What will you do in a zombie invasion?” and thereafter guides them on developing “intense character relationships”, and to “torment [their] characters with difficult decisions”? – OMG, shut up and take my money already. (Psst! It looks like they will also have Harry Potter, Halloween and Star Wars-inspired writing workshops later in the year. You read it here first!).

When: 3 – 5 June, 10am – 1pm
Where: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
How much: $285
How to register: Register online here

Monsters Under the Bed, ink.mutb.com.sg

Outdoor Camps

Lion Adventures
So, it’s the summer holidays and there is nothing your child wants to do more than to wear camouflage and wage war upon his peers in the tropical jungle. Well, guess what? The good men and women of Lion Adventures are already waiting for her in Bukit Timah with Nerf guns, along with a wholesome repertoire of outdoor adventures like orienteering, flag making and dodgeball.

When: 22-26 June; 6-10, 13-17 July; 3-7, 10-14 August. Each camp Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Where: Fairways Drive @ Champions Golf and Pictotin Express, Singapore 286966
How much: $350 (3 days), $575 (5 days)
How to register: Call 9446 9870 

Lion Adventures, www.lionadventures.com

The Open Centre
The Open Centre holds 5-day “Resilience & Mindfulness” camps for children from 7 to 12 at their premises at Horse City. Activities in the full day camp include horse grooming and riding, Brazilian capoeira, yoga, creative arts and a Play2See programme that “focuses on cognition creativity and eye-brain connection”. Lunch and snacks are included.

When: 1 June – 31 July, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5pm
Where: Horse City, 100 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287992
How much: $680/week
How to register: Registration form available here

The Open Centre, www.theopencentre.com.sg

Educational Camps

Discovery Vacation Camps
Founded by scientist Dr Seet Ai Mee, Discovery Vacation Camps aims to inspire in its campers a love for science. Full day programmes are tailored for students from Primary 1 to 6, and explore topics like stored energy and magnetism with Primary 1 students, to chromatography and electricity generation with upper primary groups. Three meals are provided each day and transportation can be arranged.

When: 1 – 19 June, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Where: Raffles Girls’ Primary School (53 Mount Sinai Road), Yu Neng Primary School (56 Bedok North Street 3), Ai Tong School (Ang Mo Kio Ave 5)
How much: $450/week
How to register: Register online here

Discovery Vacation Camps, discovery-camp.com

ISS Summer School
ISS Summer School’s programmes for students from 4 to 18-years-old run the full gamut from language, sports, ESL, science, creativity, drama, creative writing, to Chinese language immersion in its sister school in Beijing and Pre-IB Diploma courses.

When: 6 – 31 July
Where: ISS International School, 25 Paterson Road Singapore 238510
How much: $690 – $1,700 (for 2 weeks)
How to register: Register online here

ISS Summer School, iss.edu.sg 

Wonders Work
Wonders Work organises Lego Robotics and Minecraft invention camps for kiddos between the ages of 5 1/2 and 12. Their workshops are offered in flexible formats, either standalone 2-hour sessions, or running over 2 or 3 days.

When: 2 June – 10 July
Where: 177 River Valley Road, Liang Court, #02-23, Singapore 179030
How much: $180 – $468 (early bird rates available until 10 May)
How to register: Email [email protected]

Wonders Work, www.wonderswork.com.sg

Worklab
Worklab offers weeklong technology and programming workshops for 3 1/2 to 14-year-olds with a heavy emphasis on Lego and robotics. Digital art and animation are also available, and there is also an option of a half-week course that gives you the highlights of three different areas (e.g. robotics, animation and film making).

When: 1 June – 21 August, Monday to Friday
Where:583 Orchard Road, #02-K1, Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884
How much: $399 – $499
How to register: Register online here

Worklab, www.worklab.com.sg

Whew! We don’t know about you, but we are exhausted think about all the fun the kiddos can have this summer. Here’s hoping they make friends for life, and you get a little peace and quiet, mama!