June 2023 School Holiday Programmes

^NewHeritage of Singapore Botanic Gardens
(A Guided Tour)

Did you know that the Singapore Botanic Gardens is 164 years old this year? Discover how the Gardens has influenced the culture and economy of Singapore and the region, and learn more about the Gardens’ interesting features and rich heritage that make it Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Suitable for children in K1 – P6
Date: Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Time: 10am – 11am
Fee: $6 per participant
Location: Botany Centre

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewStorytelling: Practice Makes Po-fect

Po, the Raffles' Banded Langur, has just started climbing trees. But it is not as easy as it seems!
Not wanting to be the slowest in his troop, he seeks help from his friends to learn how to climb more quickly. Join Po on his journey as he learns about hard work and determination!

Participants will also be making their very own Po paper puppet that will be used in this interactive storytelling!

Suitable for children in K1 – P6
Date: Friday, 9 June 2023
Time: 10am – 11am
Fee: Free
Location: Forest Discovery Centre, Gallop Extension

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewForest Discovery Challenge

Join us on a Forest Discovery Challenge over at the Gallop Extension to learn about our local biodiversity! Bring home a sticker sheet of native wildlife when you’ve completed the challenge.

Suitable for children in K1 – P6
Date: Friday, 23 June 2023
Time: 10am – 11am
Fee: Free
Location: Forest Discovery Centre, Gallop Extension

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewGarden Delights: Laksa
(A Culinary Workshop)

Are you an aspiring chef? Try your hand at making our tantalising local dish, laksa, and learn about the natural ingredients used in it such as ginger, galangal and lemongrass. You will also go on a guided tour at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden to learn more about various herbs and spices.

Suitable for children in K1 – P6
Date: Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Fee: $45 per child
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewStorytelling: Tortoise’s Dream

Tortoise dreams of a special tree in a secret place. From the tree’s branches grow all the fruits that can be found on earth. This tree will make sure that no one will go hungry ever again. Will his dream come true? Join us for a fun-filled session to find out what happens in this classic folk tale from Africa.

Suitable for children in K1 – P4
Date: Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Time:
1st session : 10am – 10.20am (Register here)
2nd session : 11am – 11.20am (Register here)

Fee: Free
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

^NewStorywalk: Stone Soup

Can a delicious soup be created from stones? Experience this inspiring story through an interactive storywalk around the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden to find out about the strength people possess when they work together.

Suitable for children in K1 – P4
Date: Thursday, 1 June 2023

Time:
1st session : 10am – 10.20am (Register here)
2nd session : 11am – 11.20am (Register here)

Fee: Free
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

^NewThe Tribal Warrior

(A Nature Rambling Programme)

Embark on an adventure into nature and learn how to be a tribal warrior living within nature. Learn how different plants can provide us with a means to live, eat and play. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Ethnobotany Garden and learn how to weave using plant-based materials such as bamboo.

Suitable for children in P1 – P6
Date: Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm
Fee: $50 per child
Location: Ethnobotany Garden

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewFabulous Birds of Singapore

(A Biodiversity Workshop)

Discover the amazing diversity of birds found in Singapore such as sunbirds, doves, raptors, kingfishers and herons as well as our visiting migratory birds! This workshop includes a guided walk through the gardens to observe birds in their natural habitat and to study fascinating specimens of different nests and feathers. Join us to learn about the important ecological roles of birds in the environment and the importance of conserving our native biodiversity.

Suitable for children in P1 – P6
Date: Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm
Fee: $50 per child
Location: Centre for Education and Outreach

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^NewPasta’s Gone Green
(A Culinary Demo)

Join us and learn how to create handmade pasta from pasta dough and use leafy greens to dye it an unforgettable shade of green.

Suitable for children in K1 – P4
Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Time:
1st Session: 10am – 10.20am (Register here)
2nd Session: 11am – 11.20am (Register here)

Fee: Free
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

^NewIncredible Insects

(A Biodiversity Workshop)

Discover the amazing diversity of insects found in Singapore such as stick insects, beetles, bees, butterflies and even cicadas! Children will have the opportunity to go on a guided walk through the Gardens to observe insects in their natural habitat and study specimens of fascinating insects. Join us to learn about the essential ecological roles of insects in the environment and the importance of conserving our native biodiversity.

Suitable for children in P1 – P6
Date: Thursday, 15 June 2023
Time: 9am – 1pm
Fee: $50 per child
Location: Forest Discovery Centre, Gallop Extension

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^New Heritage of Singapore Botanic Gardens
(A Guided Tour)

(Please click here for more information and to register)

^New Wildlife Investigator: Reptiles of Singapore
(A Show-and-Tell Session)

Join us to investigate the fascinating reptiles which can be found in Singapore. Participants will have the opportunity to view specimens of different reptiles and learn more about their salient features. Be a wildlife investigator for a day and join us for this interactive investigative session at the Forest Discovery Centre.

Suitable for children in P1 – P6
Date: Thursday, 22 June 2023

Time:
1st Session: 10am – 10.20am (Register here)
2nd Session: 11am – 11.20am (Register here)

Fee: Free
Location: Forest Discovery Centre, Gallop Extension

REGISTRATION

Online registration is available in the links above.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis upon receipt of registration form. Do note that the closing date for registration is 2 working days before the programme begins, or when the class is full. You will be placed on our waiting list if the programme is full.

An email confirming the status of the event will be sent to you at least one week prior to the event. In the event that the programme is cancelled, we will refund any payment made within 30 days. Please note that there is no refund if you wish to cancel registration, or if there is no-show of participant(s).

ENQUIRIES
Please contact SBG Education through email at nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg.

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June 2023 School Holiday Programmes

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