• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Go to Expat Living Hong Kong
Get our Newsletter

Lifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living HomepageLifestyle Guide To Moving To & Living in Singapore - Expat Living

Moving to Singapore and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Singapore.

Menu
  • Living in Singapore
      • Living here
      • Neighbourhood Guides
      • Schools
      • Property
      • Work And Business
      • Finance
      • For Guys
      • Environment
        • UFIT TennisOutdoor activities – group fitness classes, tennis, cycling etc.
        • feng shui focus lucy richardsonExpat Journey: Lucy Richardson
        • Forbidden Hill fathers day gifts15 Fabulous Father’s Day Gifts and Things to Do
        • weddingTop 20 wedding venues in Singapore, for all sorts of couples
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things to do
      • EL Events
      • Calendar
      • Competitions
      • Noticeboard
        • Muswell Hill comedy Pangdemonium dinner partyPangdemonium brings Muswell Hill to Singapore
        • looking for clues treasure hunt time heistWin big in the Civic District treasure hunt
        • As You Were ArtworksWhat’s on this week and beyond
        • The National Stadium - Sports Hub Best venues for concertsTheatres in Singapore plus venues for events & concerts!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Enrichment
      • Kids Things To Do
      • Mums & Babies
      • Schools
      • Tots & Toddlers
      • Tweens & Teens
        • pre & post baby items cleaning by pramwashWhen did you last clean the baby pram?
        • Nexus International School students reading in library learning experienceLearning for the Future at Nexus
        • Forbidden Hill fathers day gifts15 Fabulous Father’s Day Gifts and Things to Do
        • fishing 3aHoliday fun and outdoor activities at this Adventure Camp
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Decor
      • Readers’ Homes
      • Furniture
        • feng shui focus lucy richardsonExpat Journey: Lucy Richardson
        • European bedding best mattressBest mattresses for the best sleep!
        • antique furniture singaporeAntique furniture shops – plus vintage and reproduction furniture!
        • Where to buy lamps in SingaporeWhere to buy lamps in Singapore – lights galore!
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Asia
      • Australia & New Zealand
      • Rest Of World
      • News
      • Travel Offers
        • ideas for a long weekend awayPlan ahead for that long weekend away!
        • international health insuranceProtecting your health overseas in 2022
        • Krabi Thailand beachfront villas for beach holiday in ThailandBeachfront villas in Krabi Thailand – perfect for your next beach holiday!
        • New ZealandYour mini guide to New Zealand
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Asian Cuisine
      • Western Cuisine
      • Bars & Clubs
      • Groceries & Speciality Services
      • Recipes & Classes
        • Pizza12 great places to get the best pizza in Singapore
        • Farmers market - butcher - meat shopTop butchers for good-quality meat
        • Sugarhall DaquriLatest bars in Singapore: New drinking spots!
        • M&S Meat Free NuggetsPlant-based nuggets – here’s what we think!
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
      • Beauty Offers
        • hydrating products skinTried and tested: Hydrating Products for Dry Skin
        • ARIANE ZAGURY 2A Curated Fashion House for All
        • Frizz TreatmentIn need of a quick fix for frizzy hair?
        • Spray tan singaporeGet a golden glow quickly with a spray tan!
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Dental
      • Fitness
      • Medical
      • Wellness
        • injuries to hip and hamstring injuriesInjuries to hip muscles & hamstring injuries – how to treat them!
        • UFIT TennisOutdoor activities – group fitness classes, tennis, cycling etc.
        • overweightWeight gain and your health – How a GP can help
        • PainWhat is pain and how do you treat it?
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • PRINT MAGAZINE
    • DIGITAL MAGAZINE
    • BOOKS
    • Close

Kids tech classes: What can your children learn?

19th December 2017 by Expat Living 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/kids-tech-classes-can-children-learn/

Looking for something fun for your tech crazy kids? Expect grins and a whole lot of excitement when you enrol them into the latest technology classes in town. Pick from a host of educational courses and camps including robotics, programming, coding, gaming and 3D printing. Not only will they have fun but they’ll be equipped with useful vocational skills.

Engrossed in robot construction at The Keys Academy
Testing out robots at The Keys Academy
Putting finishing touches to a robot at The Keys Academy
Testing robots at The Keys Academy
Putting together a robot at The Keys Academy
Programming a robot at The Keys Academy
Engaged with programming at The Keys Academy
Having fun with programming at The Keys Academy
Hard at work at The Keys Academy
Learning coding at The Keys Academy

Robotics
Nothing says futuristic fun like robots. Have your kids ready for the rapid advancements in technology by enrolling them in robotics classes. At The Keys Academy, children from as young as four can enjoy the hands-on experience of building robots – from imagining and building to finally watching their robots come to life.

What they will learn:
Kids will learn programming and engineering concepts including circuits, sequential logic, magnetism, kinematics and block programming. Have your kids harness their creativity and apply the concepts they learn into their robot creations. They will learn that their own imaginations are the most powerful ‘instruction manuals’ to ever exist!

Cost: $960 (12 classes)

Duration: Two hours per class (1.5 hours for ages 4 to 5)

Looking for more? They also offer 3D design and printing, coding and a variety of holiday camps, including programming and game design.

The Keys Academy
331 North Bridge Road, Odeon Towers Level Two
6734 8559 | thekeysenrichment.com

Making 3D printed spectacles at Whizz Kidz
Making 3D printed spectacles at Whizz Kidz

3D Printing
Imagine the look on your kids’ faces when they’re told they can imagine anything they wish…and print it out! Children seven and above can take part in Whizz Kidz’s Dr Droid Camp, where they’ll try their hand at 3D design and printing.

What they will learn:
Kids will learn how to use 3Doodler pens and desktop 3D printers as well as Sketch-up, a computer programme used in the tech and architectural industry. The camp’s hands-on approach will allow them to appreciate the usefulness of technology and what the future holds – think 3D printed organs, prosthetics and food.

Cost: $440 (Use the code “united we can” to receive a 10% discount)

Duration: 9am to 2pm (Monday to Friday)

Looking for more? They also offer a variety of holiday camps including science, robotics, movie-making, birthday events and after-school activities.

Whizz Kidz
213 Henderson Road
6271 1478 | whizzkidz.com.sg

Creating video games at the Children's Worklab
Creating video games at the Children’s Worklab

Video Game Design
Have kids who are into gaming? Send them to Children’s WorkLab’s camp where kids aged seven and up can explore programming and learn about what goes into creating a game. They’ll even get to create their own!

What they will learn:
Kids will explore 2D and platform games using a graphical software that teaches logic and programming. They’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, including planning, theming and storyboarding, as well as understand how different commands come together to form a game. Through the designing process, your future game designers will gain problem-solving and planning skills.

Cost: $499

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (Monday to Friday)

Looking for more? They also offer a variety of classes and holiday camps including robotics, animation, video editing and Lego engineering.

Children’s WorkLab
583 Orchard Road, #02-K1 Forum Shopping Centre
6887 4547 | worklab.com.sg

Having fun with coding at First Code Academy
Having fun with coding at First Code Academy

Coding
Thanks to the rising demand for programmers, coding classes for kids are all the rage these days. Give your kids a head start by sending them to First Code Academy for coding lessons. Kids aged six and above will not only learn coding but also develop communication and critical thinking skills.

What they will learn:
Kids will go through the process of creating mobile apps and games that we use on a daily basis – from idea to creation. They will learn a variety of programmes, including Scratch for younger kids and web applications with Javascript for older kids. Have your kids gain confidence and express their creativity as they come up with original apps and games.

Cost: $675 to $1080 (9 classes)

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Looking for more? Besides weekly classes, they also offer week-long coding holiday camps that introduce kids to different areas of programming, including Minecraft modding.

First Code Academy
#04-13, Stamford Court, 61 Stamford Road,
6820 2633 | firstcodeacademy.com

Like this? Check out more of such classes now.

Expat Living

Expat Living has everything to help you make the most of living in Singapore! We've got information on neighbourhoods, things to do and see, dining, entertainment, schools, travel, fashion, furniture, finance, health and beauty. And more!

Get the latest events, stories and special offers
sent to your inbox.

By signing up, you'll receive our weekly newsletters and offers, which you can unsubscribe to anytime.

Categories: Enrichment Kids

You May Also Like

pre & post baby items cleaning by pramwash

When did you last clean the baby pram?

Nexus International School students reading in library learning experience

Learning for the Future at Nexus

Holiday fun and outdoor activities at this Adventure Camp

Primary Sidebar

  • Competitions
  • Noticeboard
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy

© 2022 Expat Living Singapore, All Rights Reserved.