(JUN/JUL) Water Trekkers Holiday Camp

Date/Time/Venue	30 May – 1 Jun, 9am – 3pm 1 – 3 Jun, 9am – 3pm 6 – 8 Jun, 9am – 3pm 8 – 10 Jun, 9am – 3pm 27 – 29 Jun, 9am – 3pm 29 Jun – 1 Jul, 9am – 3pm 4 – 6 Jul, 9am – 3pm Day 1 – Mountbatten Square Day 2 & 3 – Local Catchment* * Transportation is provided from Mountbatten Square to parks for Day 2 and 3. Bus will depart 15 minutes from start time.
Recommended Age	5 – 9 years old
Instructor to child ratio	1:6 (Due to covid situation, ratio will be kept small.)
Fee	$330 (before GST)
Promotion	Siblings Promotion of $50 shopping voucher for each family! (Refer to notes below for Terms and Conditions.)
Notes	Transportation from Mountbatten Square (base camp) to parks and meals during the programme are complimentary. We currently provide vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals, and they are no pork and no lard options. Food and snacks provided may contain traces of nuts. We strongly encourage parents to pack their own meals should the child have dietary concerns or food allergies. To enjoy the Siblings Promotion, please complete the registration for all siblings in the same transaction. We will contact you with the redemption details by August 2022. If you’d like your child to attend the same session as their friends, sign up early to avoid disappointment as there are limited seats available. Due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be slight variations to the programmes. Every child has different learning needs; if you would like to know if this programme is suitable for your child, please contact us at letsgo@outdoorschool.sg.

About the programme

Singapore is blessed with clean running water here, but we are considered one of the world’s most water-stressed countries. Hence everyone needs to cultivate responsible water use from a young.

In this programme, our children learn about our water systems by investigating our water canals and streams, locating the drains below us and conducting experiments and get opportunities through exploration and experiments. Our water trekkers will get to make simple tools to participate in water activities at different catchment areas to discover the interrelationships between water, wildlife, and other living things on earth. Bring home full-fledged junior water conservators after the camp!

Learning Focus:

Outdoor Learning – Importance of Water and its movement
Outdoor Adventure – Water Safety

Learning Outcomes:

Gain knowledge of how we can keep our waterways clean and practice good water habits to ensure water sustainability
Promote stewardship for keeping our water clean and sustainable
Use of simple tool to create resources at outdoors
Develop responsibility, risk-taking and resiliency

Disclaimer: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not fully reflect the actual programme trail or activity held during the camp.

FAQs

What happens if it rains on the day of programme?

All children are required to bring their raincoats during the programme. In the event of light rain, the programme will still take place with the children safely suited up with raincoats. Rest assure that the children's safety is of utmost importance. Hence, during heavy rain and thunderstorm, all outdoor activities will cease and the group will seek shelter at the nearest shelter/pit-stop immediately. Wet weather activities/plans will take place then. All our programme locations have appropriate shelters.

What must my child wear and/or be equipped with to take part in the programme?

All children must be dressed in long-sleeve shirt, long pants and covered shoes. This is to prevent insect bites and protect them from the sun, cuts and scrapes as much as possible. Water shoes may be required for some programmes that has water-related elements. As the programme is held outdoors, please ensure the child has a raincoat prepared. A detailed packing list will be provided to parents upon registration confirmation. Children are to also bring along their water bottles.