DesignTinkers Holiday Camps
Event Details
21 Nov - 14 December 2022
Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B
DesignTinkers provide fun & nurturing workshops in Art, Design & Architecture; designed to pique curiosity, prompt inquiries, challenge norms, investigate, test ideas and get to unique outcomes through a Design process.
By exposing children to design ideas, concepts and aesthetics, DesignTinkers introduce the Design thinking process as a way to problem solve and be creative in finding solutions.
Children will have opportunities to collaborate in teams, foster learning through tinkering with open-ended materials to stretch their creativity. There will be no instruction manuals to follow, no tests to score, no exams to conquer and no screen time. DesignTinkersKidz are free to make mistakes, learn from them and through this process develop their creative abilities and confidence.
Enjoy 10% early bird promo when you register with discount code 'OCT22' before 15th Oct.
For more information, visit www.designtinkers.sg
DesignTinkers 2-day Design + Architecture Camp (Nov)
Program Objectives:
Creative make and build activities designed for children to test ideas through hands-on exploration, training dexterity, creative and critical thinking while learning new skills.
In this workshop, children will explore design and architectural concepts through sketching and hands-on building with a range of materials, teamworking in groups and also working individually.
Working in groups, children learn to collaborate, communicate effectively and problem solve together, developing the essential 21st Century Skills in a fun and engaging way.
Children will also be introduced to the concept of Modules in Design and get creative working with everyday objects to design their own unique modules before transforming them into a replicable system to form infinite designs.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Date: 21-22 Nov
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 2, #03-18, Singapore 439053
Price: 2 Day Camp - $290
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 2-day Design + Architecture Camp (Dec)
Program Objectives:
Creative make and build activities designed for children to test ideas through hands-on exploration, training dexterity, creative and critical thinking while learning new skills.
In this workshop, children will explore design and architectural concepts through sketching and hands-on building with a range of materials, teamworking in groups and also working individually.
Working in groups, children learn to collaborate, communicate effectively and problem solve together, developing the essential 21st Century Skills in a fun and engaging way.
Children will also be introduced to the concept of Modules in Design and get creative working with everyday objects to design their own unique modules before transforming them into a replicable system to form infinite designs.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Date: 5-6 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 2 Day Camp - $290
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 3-day Holiday Camp - Design a Home (Nov)
Program Objectives:
Basic introduction to Design and Architectural Principles through model making. A project-based workshop where children get to design a Home for themselves or their Family. Children will apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for and be introduced to the basics of space planning for a home.
They will translate their 2D planning to 3D model with consideration for architectural scale, light, ventilation, views and communal landscape area in their design. They will learn basic model making and get creative re-using, re-purposing and transforming re-cycled materials into their unique individual home model prototype.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 23-25 Nov
Time: 9.30am - 3pm
Age: 7-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 2, #03-18, Singapore 439053
Price: 3 Day Camp - $435
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 3-day Holiday Camp - Design a Home (Dec)
Program Objectives:
Basic introduction to Design and Architectural Principles through model making. A project-based workshop where children get to design a Home for themselves or their Family. Children will apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for and be introduced to the basics of space planning for a home.
They will translate their 2D planning to 3D model with consideration for architectural scale, light, ventilation, views and communal landscape area in their design. They will learn basic model making and get creative re-using, re-purposing and transforming re-cycled materials into their unique individual home model prototype.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 7-9 Dec
Time: 9.30am - 3pm
Age: 7-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 3 Day Camp - $435
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 2-day Holiday Camp - Build a Geodesic Biodome
Program Objectives:
Join us for an informative and activity packed 2-day holiday camp learning all about Buckminster Fuller’s Geodesic Dome, the benefits of a Biodome and how it supports the Rainforest Ecosystem.
Learn the topics of Science, Math, Art & Architecture in the process of building up your own Biodome structure and design your own Rainforest environment.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 28-29 Nov
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location:90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 2 Day Camp - $290
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
20% New Program Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "NewProgramOct22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only
DesignTinkers 3-day Holiday Camp - Re-imagining Communal Play + Space
Program Objectives:
A project-based workshop where children will be Re-imagining Communal Play + Space exploring what makes a playground space fun and memorable. Working in groups, children are encouraged to be creative in their findings as they apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for.
Children are encouraged to explore ways to keep their playground accessible to children (and adults) of all abilities, promoting inclusive play for all.
Children will also be exploring types of structural framing systems that could be introduced as key features in their playground design; as they brainstorm and get hands-on in the design, making and building of their ultimate dream playground.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 30 Nov – 2 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 3 Day Camp - $435
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 15 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 2-day Holiday Camp – Build An Eco-Home
Program Objectives:
A workshop that focuses on environmentally sustainable ideas and building features for a house.
The aim is to raise awareness on the need for buildings to be green and sustainable to reduce the negative impact on our environment.
Children are introduced to various environmentally sustainable building design strategies; understanding how to keep their design energy efficient, learning about materials and to use resources in a responsible manner. Children will build a 3D model prototype while exploring various green and sustainable features to include in their design.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 12-13 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 7-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 2 Day Camp - $290
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 1-day Holiday Camp – Build a TreeHouse
Program Objectives:
Build a version of your own miniature TreeHouse design.
Explore model making and be as creative in building up your TreeHouse form, features, levels, platforms and openings with a natural tree branch given as the site context.
Children are encouraged to have fun building onto the branch and understanding the support and access needed for their miniature TreeHouse design.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 14 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 1 Day Camp - $145
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 5-day Design + Architecture Camp (Nov)
Program Objectives:
A 5-day Holiday Camp that engages kids with various hands-on and inquiry-based make and build projects designed for children to test ideas through hands-on exploration, training dexterity, creative and critical thinking while learning new skills.
DesignTinkers 5-day Holiday Camp offer various hands-on and inquiry-based projects exploring ideas to various creative make and build activities designed for children to inquire, think critically and learn new skills to prototype their ideas from 2D to 3D.
Children are encouraged to collaborate in teams to work on the projects, learn to communicate and problem solve effectively, developing the essential 21st Century Skills in a fun and engaging way.
First day at camp, children will explore design and architectural concepts through sketching and hands-on building with a range of materials, teamworking in groups and also working individually.
Second day at camp, children will be introduced to the concept of Modules in Design and get creative working with everyday objects to design their own unique modules before transforming them into a replicable system to form infinite designs.
By the 3rd day at camp, children will start a project-based workshop where they get to design a home for themselves or their family. Children will apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for and be introduced to the basics of space planning for a home. They will translate their 2D planning to 3D model with consideration for architectural scale, light, ventilation, views and communal landscape area in their design. They will learn basic model making and get creative re-using, re purposing and transforming re-cycled materials into their unique individual home model prototype.
Children have lots of fun building at this workshop and they are always eager to share their creations with parents at pick-up time!
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 21-25 Nov
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 2, #03-18, Singapore 439053
Price: 5 Day Camp - $725
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 5-day Design + Architecture Camp (Dec)
Program Objectives:
A 5-day Holiday Camp that engages kids with various hands-on and inquiry-based make and build projects designed for children to test ideas through hands-on exploration, training dexterity, creative and critical thinking while learning new skills.
DesignTinkers 5-day Holiday Camp offer various hands-on and inquiry-based projects exploring ideas to various creative make and build activities designed for children to inquire, think critically and learn new skills to prototype their ideas from 2D to 3D.
Children are encouraged to collaborate in teams to work on the projects, learn to communicate and problem solve effectively, developing the essential 21st Century Skills in a fun and engaging way.
First day at camp, children will explore design and architectural concepts through sketching and hands-on building with a range of materials, teamworking in groups and also working individually.
Second day at camp, children will be introduced to the concept of Modules in Design and get creative working with everyday objects to design their own unique modules before transforming them into a replicable system to form infinite designs.
By the 3rd day at camp, children will start a project-based workshop where they get to design a home for themselves or their family. Children will apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for and be introduced to the basics of space planning for a home. They will translate their 2D planning to 3D model with consideration for architectural scale, light, ventilation, views and communal landscape area in their design. They will learn basic model making and get creative re-using, re purposing and transforming re-cycled materials into their unique individual home model prototype.
Children have lots of fun building at this workshop and they are always eager to share their creations with parents at pick-up time!
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 5-9 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 5 Day Camp - $725
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers 5-day Design + Architecture Camp (Nov/Dec)
Program Objectives:
A 5-day Holiday Camp that engages kids with various hands-on and inquiry-based make and build projects designed for children to test ideas through hands-on exploration, training dexterity, creative and critical thinking while learning new skills.
On the first 2 days at camp, learn all about Buckminster Fuller’s Geodesic Dome, the benefits of a Biodome and how it supports the Rainforest Ecosystem. Learn the topics of Science, Math, Art & Architecture in the process of building up your own Biodome structure and design your own Rainforest environment. Children will have lots of fun building up their own unique Geodesic Biodome.
From day 3 at camp, children will start a project-based workshop Re-imagining Communal Play + Space exploring what makes a playground space fun and memorable. Working in groups, children are encouraged to be creative in their findings as they apply Design Thinking principles in understanding the needs and challenges of who they are designing for.
Children are encouraged to explore ways to keep their playground accessible to children (and adults) of all abilities, promoting inclusive play for all. Children will also be exploring types of structural framing systems that could be introduced as key features in their playground design; as they brainstorm and get hands-on in the design, making and building of their ultimate dream playground.
DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in a spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create freely and explore various make-and-build activities.
Dates: 28 Nov - 2 Dec
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Age: 6-9/ 10-12/ 13-14 years old
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13, Singapore 439053
Price: 5 Day Camp - $725
Price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 15 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum of 12 DesignTinkers kids only.
DesignTinkers - Build a Miniature TreeHouse
Program Objectives:
Are you always intrigued by how miniature architectural models are built? Join this hands-on model-making session to design and build your very own miniature TreeHouse, guided by architectural trained instructors.
This 3.5 hour workshop will expose you to fundamental model-making tips, materials and techniques to build a TreeHouse design from scratch, with a live plant and pot provided as a base.
This workshop requires no extensive crafting experience. You can also be assured that no plants will be harmed in the process of creating.
Dates: 19 Nov/ 26 Nov/ 4 Dec/ 11 Dec
Time: 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Age: 13 years old and above
Location: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk B, Meeting Room 1, #03-13 (19 Nov, 26 Nov, 11 Dec), Meeting Room 2, #03-18 (4 Dec) Singapore 439053
Price: $85 per person. Model-making materials, plant & pot included.
10% Early Bird Discount: Book by 16 Oct with discount code "OCT22".
Group Size: Limited to maximum 10 participants
