Looking for something new, fun, and educational for the whole family to enjoy this 2021? Science Centre Singapore is ushering in the new year with a slew of fun-filled edu-taining experiences for a more meaningful year ahead. Take your pick from these activities or attend them all and bond with your family as you go:
DiscovHER Series
Date: 29 – 31 January 2021 and 5 – 7 February 2021
Time: 10AM – 12.30PM and 2PM – 4.30PM
Venue: Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Fees: Complimentary with every Science Centre Singapore admission
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/workshops- activities/international-days-at-scs
This January, look forward to their DiscovHER series, which consists of specially curated on-site and online activities that pay tribute to the incredible women of STEM, organised in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Your kids will definitely be inspired by this showcase of the best and brilliant female scientists who overcame the odds to make significant breakthroughs.
Earth Alive Exhibition
Date: Fridays to Sundays
Time: 10AM – 1PM and 2PM – 5PM
Venue: Science Centre Singapore 15 Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Fees: Complimentary with every Science Centre Singapore admission
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/wha ts-on/exhibitions/earth-alive
Continuing into the new year is the newly launched Earth Alive exhibition for an edutaining deep dive into learning about the world around us. Bring your family to see, feel, and experience the Earth’s wonder through active, engaging exhibits, and compelling visual displays!
Created in partnership with the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), a Research Centre of Excellence at the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, the exhibits have been categorised into different spheres that reflect Earth sciences and systems – Geosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere. Each sphere looks at how changes on the Earth can manifest onto the environment, causing natural disasters. A fourth section – the Human Sphere – focuses on the impact of human lives on the Earth. Here are the key exhibits at the Earth Alive exhibition:
GAIA
Be mesmerised by the GAIA, a 5-metre inflatable globe installation by artist Luke Jerram. This installation features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface.
Giant Slinky
Send dramatic P and S waves of an earthquake down a giant slinky!
AR Sandbox
Create and shape a landscape using sand, and watch real-time topographic projections that connect the elevation and contour lines. Plus, you can even create “rain” with your hands, and watch the rain form a watershed on the landscape.
Earth Visualisation
Check out visualisations of various Earth datasets on a high-resolution multi-screen display. You can cue and combine visualisations via an interactive kiosk and watch them play out across the video wall.
Disaster Teamwork
To reduce the impact of natural hazards, people need to work together and coordinate their efforts. Work with others to get the little human blocks to high ground and save them from a flood!
From 8 to 31 January, you can also complete the Earth Alive Gallery Quiz at Hall B and stand a chance to take home some complimentary treats! Better yet, dress up in your best earth-themed costumes from 15 to 31 January to receive a special goody bag! (This is limited to the first 20 redemptions per session.)
‘Superpower Dogs’ Screening
Date: Fridays – Sundays
Time: 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3PM, and 4PM
Venue: Omni-Theatre, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 60943
Fees: $14/pax
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/visit -us/omni-theatre/superpower- dogs
At the Centre, the Omni-Theatre’s screening of Superpower Dogs (narrated by Chris Evans) is an impactful film not to be missed! Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs as you follow the adventure of six working dogs and their human partners as they brave through earthquakes and avalanches, protect endangered species such as rhinos and elephants, and transform the lives of people with special needs.
Meet the stars of Superpower Dogs:
- Halo – a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America;
- Henry – an avalanche rescue expert who saves lives in the mountains of British Columbia;
- Reef – a Newfoundland lifeguard in the Italian Coast Guard;
- Ricochet – a surf and therapy legend in California who heals people with special needs;
- Tipper and Tony – a pair of Bloodhound brothers leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa
Winter Shooting Arena
Target Audience: 14 years old and above
When: Tuesdays to Fridays (10AM to 5PM), Weekends, Public, and School Holidays (10AM to 6PM)
Venue: Snow City Singapore
Fees: 1 Hour Snowplay + 1 Round of Target Shooting – Standard: $24/pax Singaporean/PR: $21/pax Additional Round: $4/pax
1 Hour Snowplay + 1 Round of Close Quarter Battle (Weekday) – Standard: $43/pax Singaporean/PR: $40/pax
1 Hour Snowplay + 1 Round of Close Quarter Battle (Weekend and Public Holidays) Standard: $48/pax Singaporean/PR: $45/pax
Website: http://www.snowcity.com.sg/about- us/new-winter-shooting-arena
Run, duck and slide at the Winter Shooting Arena, the latest addition to the snow and winter experience at Snow City Singapore! A unique, fun, and exhilarating experience; this sub-zero arena is operated by a dedicated team of professionals with more than 20 years of shooting and coaching experience.
Strap on a safety vest, wear a face mask, put on a pair of elbow and knee protectors, and get ready to put your teamwork and precision skills to the test as you take down various coloured targets in a snowfield with your family and friends. Here are the highlights to look forward to:
Target Shooting
Load your paintball markers and get ready to shoot your targets. Better yet, challenge your family and friends and be the first to knock down all 12 targets within the shortest time.
Close Quarter Battle
Form a team of two to four players, and hit your opponent’s target across the snowfield! May the best team win!
Butterflies Up-Close
Date: Fridays to Sundays
Time: 10AM to 1PM and 2PM to 5PM
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Fees: $10/pax
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/butterflies-up-close
Dance with beautiful butterflies from around the region at Singapore’s first indoor butterfly enclosure, where humidity and temperature are carefully regulated to ensure that plants and butterflies can thrive. Please take note that the number of butterflies and species will vary depending on the season.
Visit Butterflies Up-Close and receive a limited edition Science Centre Singapore 2021 calendar, whilst stocks last.
Truly Madly Science Camps 2021
Target Audience: 10 to 12 years old
Date and Fees:
Truly Madly Science Lite: 7 to 10 June 2021 or 14 to 17 June 2021 – $700/pax
Survive on Science Camp: 22 to 23 November 2021 – $370/pax
Serious Gaming Camp: 25 to 26 November 2021 – $370/pax
Engineering Camp: 29 – 30 November 2021 – $370/pax
Chemystery Camp: 2 – 3 December 2021 – $370/pax
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/wha ts-on/workshops-activities/truly- madly-science-camps
The Science Centre Singapore’s Truly Madly Science Camps are back by popular demand! From learning to survive in the wild to playing popular video games, building interesting machines, and conducting science experiments; these exciting camps provide an interactive learning environment for children to grasp new science concepts.
SingapoRediscover Vouchers
Date: 1 December 2020 to 30 June 2021
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/visit-us/promotions/singapore-rediscovers-voucher
These experiences and more are redeemable with your SingapoRediscover vouchers. From just $21, you can pick and choose your favourite bundled combos to Science Centre Singapore Group of Attractions for a fun-filled experience. With these bundled combos, you can:
- Interact with more than 1,000 interactive science exhibits including those found at the newly launched Earth Alive exhibition;
- Delight in the spectacular beauty of beautiful fluttering butterflies at Butterflies Up-Close;
- Enjoy an immersive movie experience at the Omni- Theatre;
- Embark on a gallery trail with your little ones at KidsSTOPTM; and
- Experience a sub-zero temperature of -5 ̊Celsius at Snow City Singapore
All bundled combos are available for redemption from 1 December 2020 on www.science.edu.sg.
Science at Home
Website: https://www.science.edu.sg/for-schools/resources/science-at-home
To continue sparking your family’s curiosity, wonder, and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.), Science Centre Singapore’s dedicated team of Science Educators have curated the Science at Home series – a stay-home series offering a myriad of online resources across different formats and topics, specially curated for all age groups!
From conducting simple science experiments and reading interesting blog articles about the viral Dalgona Coffee or the importance of social distancing to learning about simple science concepts using the Ready Steady Science material, there is no lack of edutainment for the young and young at heart!
The Curiosity Shop on LAZADA
Website: https://www.lazada.sg/shop/science-centre-curiosity-shop/
Tailored to meet the MOE Science Syllabus, the Let’s Explore Kits are designed for primary school students to explore science in a fun way and acquire new scientific skills to study the world around them. From learning about electricity and circuits to discovering the nature of air, forces, and shadow, these experimental kits adopt an inquiry-based approach to learning science, which is central to the framework of the science curriculum in Singapore.
The best part is that you can buy these specially designed Let’s Explore Kits from the comfort of your home. Check out and follow their online store on LAZADA today!
Make your time with your family and friends more meaningful with these awesome activities lined up in 2021. Enjoy!
