(JUN/JUL) Wetland Wanderers Holiday Camp

Date/Time/Venue	13 – 15 Jun, 9am – 3pm 15 – 17 Jun, 9am – 3pm 20 – 22 Jun, 9am – 3pm 22 – 24 Jun, 9am – 3pm 6 – 8 Jul, 9am – 3pm 11 – 13 Jul, 9am – 3pm 13 – 15 Jul, 9am – 3pm Day 1 – Mountbatten Square Day 2 and 3 – Sungei Buloh* * 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

Ready for a navigation adventure in a mangrove environment?

This programme provides the opportunity for children to acquire map reading skills while navigating around in nature.

Through the experience, children will learn how to read a grid map which improves their visual literacy and spatial thinking ability! Also, through this up-close adventure in a mangrove environment, children will gain deep understanding of the importance of mangrove and identify the beauty floral and fauna around.

It will definitely be a meaningful and memorable experience for the children as they move around and meet the ‘residents’ of this wetland reserve!

Learning Focus:

Outdoor Learning – Introduction to the Mangrove Ecosystem
Outdoor Adventure – Navigation with the Grid Map Reading

Learning Outcomes:

Create awareness of our natural environment – mangrove and its importance to humans
Ability to navigate around with the use of grid map
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.