The June school break approaches, to the joy of kids and the (sometimes) exasperation of parents. With an abundance of choices around to keep their kids occupied, they are now faced with a unique conundrum – What’s the best way to make the most of their school holidays?
SAFRA has prepared a plethora of holiday camps and activities that promise novel and hands-on experiences for your kids. From military-themed kids’ camps to complimentary movie screenings, SAFRA is your ultimate go-to hub for an amazing school break!
1. SAFRA June Blockbuster – All clubs
June will be an especially eventful month at SAFRA as it gears up for the school break. There will be movies, there will be games, and of course, there will be prizes!
SAFRA recreates the magic of movies with an entire month dedicated to blockbusters, with all 7 clubs hosting complimentary movie screenings. Remember to bring treats and snacks!
Movie screening dates and times can be found at safra.sg/june-blockbuster-2024.
That’s not all! An array of interactive activities, from carnival games and craft activities to SAFRA-exclusive contests and food booths also await you and your kids this June. Learn how you can create your own Dried Flower Bookmark at SAFRA Punggol or colourful sand art at SAFRA Mount Faber, and many more.
Ignite your child’s passion for sports through the Holiday Sports Camps at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Mount Faber, Punggol, Toa Payoh and Yishun! Your child will learn essential warm-ups, cool-downs, and hone their skills in Captain’s Ball and Soccer. Bonus: Each camp participant gets a free Uniqlo t-shirt to wear proudly throughout the camp!
More info can be found at the respective club’s subpages at safra.sg/june-blockbuster-2024.
And while you’re at the SAFRA clubs, make sure to look out for hidden icons in the June Blockbuster Activity Board for a chance to win a pair of Shaw Blue Movie Vouchers, as well as a Contest QR code for a chance to win a pair of IMAX Movie Vouchers!
Also, enjoy SAFRA member exclusive offers such as free 4-piece Chicken McNuggets (minimum spend of $15 in a transaction) at McDonald’s at SAFRA Punggol, Toa Payoh and Yishun, free trial classes, and sign-up freebies at participating club vendors from now till 30 June!
Visit safra.sg/june-blockbuster-2024 for a full list of what you can expect at the SAFRA June Blockbuster.
2. Kidz Amaze Camps – SAFRA Toa Payoh, SAFRA Punggol & SAFRA Jurong
One of Singapore’s largest indoor playgrounds, Kidz Amaze has always been committed to providing young children with a recreational play area furnished with high quality interactive elements. You can expect no less from its June Holiday camps, which are themed around its signature focus on Edutainment.
Each camp underscores a specific pillar of child development. SAFRA Toa Payoh’s camp is all about building basic motor skills, with activities such as bowling, an exploratory course on music and movement as well as an obstacle course. Kidz Amaze’s camp at SAFRA Punggol brings out your child’s creativity through experiential activities like a cookie-baking workshop and popsicle-making session, while at SAFRA Jurong, your child will be introduced to the foundations of robotics and coding.
You can find more information at safra.sg/kidz-amaze.
Camp Dates:
SAFRA Toa Payoh: 5 to 6 June 2024
SAFRA Punggol: 12 to 13 June 2024
SAFRA Jurong: 19 to 20 June 2024
Fees: $198 for SAFRA or Kidz Amaze members, $250 for guests
3. SAFRA Sports Camps
ProActiv Sports’ Summer Olympics-themed Camp – SAFRA Mount Faber
Did you know that the Summer Olympics features over 32 different sports?
While it is may be an impossible feat to try every sport in a single lifetime, let alone master all of them, there is definitely no harm in trying! This sports-centric summer camp intends to introduce as many sports activities as it can over 2 days, from track and field to swimming and everything in between! Especially for younger kids, this camp is an excellent opportunity for you to provide your kid with a quick overview of various sports. It’s also an opportunity to get your kids off the couch!
Visit safra.sg/experience-a-proactiv-camp-safra-mount-faber for more information.
When: 10 to 12 June 2024, 9am to 6pm
Fees: $499 for SAFRA members, $549 for guests
SAFRA X LCS Football Camp – SAFRA Tampines
There is so much one can learn from a team sport like soccer, and some lessons, such as collaboration and agility, transcend beyond the football field.
Your child will learn from professional football trainers at Lion City Sailors on proper soccer foundations, such as dribbling, passing and shooting, and refine these manoeuvres during friendly matches between his or her newfound friends. This 3-day camp will conclude with a medal presentation ceremony, of which you can come down to support your up-and-coming Ronaldo in the making! All participants will also receive a free t-shirt from LCS.
To learn more, go to safra.sg/SAFRA-Tampines-LCS-Football-Camp
When: 4 to 6 June 2024, 9am to 12pm
Fees: $216 for SAFRA members, $240 for guests (prices before GST)
4. BMT, BFT & BDT Kids Camps – SAFRA Yishun
Sedia! (Attention!)
Put away the books and put on his or her jockey caps, because it is time for your ah boys and ah girls to go army! Well, at least for 3 days. This military-themed holiday camp will see your child learn basic survival skills crucial for both urban and rural living. It’s also a great way for them to make new friends, as most activities require plenty of collaborative effort!
Equipped with their very own army T-shirt, a utility bag, a military canteen as well as a jockey cap, your kid will learn tent pitching, outdoor cooking as well as jungle navigation skills. There will also be water games, self-defence classes and so much more packed into these 3 days!
Of course, no BMT experience is complete without a Passing Out Parade. Witness the culmination of your child’s journey as they toss their jockey caps into the air!
For more information, visit safra.sg/bmt-kids-ys
When: 27 to 29 May 2024
Fees: $294.30 for SAFRA Adventure Club members, $299.75 for SAFRA members and $327 for guests.
And if your kid has already attended the BMT Kids Camp, they can advance to the Air Force and Navy with the BFT and BDT Kids Camps!
They will pick up Air Force and Navy songs and cheers, learn how to handle drones and basic water survival skills, outdoor tent pitching and more!
As with the BMT Kids camp, proud parents can come down for their Passing Out Parade and celebrate their new drone pilot or naval diver.
Note: Your child must have attended the previous BMT Kids Camp
Visit safra.sg/bft-kids-camp-at-safra-yishun and safra.sg/whats-on/bdt-kids-camp-at-safra-yishun for more details.
When: BFT Kids Camp: 5 to 7 June 2024
Fees: $343.35 for SAFRA Adventure Club members, $359.70 for SAFRA members and $392.40 for guests
When: BDT Kids Camp: 10 to 12 June 2024
Fees: $343.35 for SAFRA Adventure Club members, $365.15 for SAFRA members and $381.50 for guests
5. The Write Connection: June Holiday Programmes – SAFRA Toa Payoh & SAFRA Choa Chu Kang
Being able to write well is in integral and timeless skill. So why not cultivate this crucial competence at a young age?
The Write Connection has introduced an extensive list of holiday writing workshops for all types of writers. Whether your child is a beginner writer, or an aspiring author looking for their next creative muse, this writing enrichment centre will impart unique literary stylistics as well as composition foundations to push your kid past his or her writing comfort zone. PSLE Students powering through their final laps should consider some of its preparatory courses, covering examinable components such as Oral as well as Situational Writing.
Who knows? Do well enough and you could advance to their exclusive advanced writing classes!
SAFRA members enjoy 5% off on Holiday Programmes and Short Courses with The Write Connection Group. Find out more at safra.sg/promotions/holidays-programmes-promotions-at-the-write-connection
6. Photography Adventure for Kids by Nikon School – SAFRA Punggol
With the prevalence of social media and digital marketing, photographs are no longer worth just a thousand words. They are now worth a million words.
Photography is now an imperative skill to learn, especially with how transferable and interconnected it is with various disciplines. This workshop will cover the foundations of photography, introducing tools such as ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture as well as composition and framing techniques.
Good news – you can accompany your kids to this class! What better way to connect with your kid than learning something new together?
More information at safra.sg/june-blockbuster-2024/
When: 15 June 2024, 9am to 11am
Fees: $20
SAFRA members enjoy 10% off using the promo code: PHADV10
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