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A parent-child overseas creative, cultural and nature camp designed for both kids and their parent to unleash creativity, build cross-cultural relationships, connect with nature, and broaden their perspective of the world.
In this parent-child experience, participants will:
Experience life beyond the privilege and comforts of Singapore, and be exposed to a different way of life
Slow down from the hyper-pace of home, and unplug from the stressful environment of school
Go screen-less, and immerse in wild, untouched nature
Experience creative arts as a medium of expression, and to discover themselves creatively.
Be part of a community of like-minded children who are curious about the world beyond home.
Spend time in reflection
Date: 2nd, 3rd Sep (9:00-2:00pm), 4th Sep (1:30pm to 7:00pm)
Location: Care Corner Orphanage Foundation, Chiang Mai, Thailand (152 moo 12 Ban Don Ton, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai 50120, Thailand)
For Ages: Parent-child activity. Child must be 6 to 12 years old.
Experience Life Beyond The Privilege of Singapore
📍 Camp Location:
Care Corner Orphanage Foundation
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A big part of education is to expose our kids to a world that is not just different, creatively or culturally, but socially and economically, and the best way to teach our kids to appreciate all the blessings we have enjoyed is to immerse ourselves in places that can remind us of exactly that!
So we’ve partnered with our friends at Care Corner Orphanage Foundation, a Singaporean-run home for orphaned and underprivileged Thai children, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Care Corner Orphanage Foundation was established in 1995 by Pastor Ricky Tan and his wife, Lay Hwa. Their vision was to create a nurturing environment and provide a holistic education based on Christian principles for underprivileged children in Northern Thailand. Over the past 29 years, the orphanage has cared for more than a thousand children, many of whom come from broken families and are at risk of being involved in drugs or prostitution, or have had no access to formal education. The founders believe that by providing a supportive and healthy environment, these children can break free from the cycle of poverty.
In this camp, the parent-child will go on an adventure with the local community to explore the unique creative, cultural and nature elements of the city.
Check out CCO’s Instagram here.
Creativity
Immerse in the creative culture of the land
Culture x Social Exchange
Form friendships & embrace cultures beyond differences and economical backgrounds.
Nature
Explore the world outside the classroom.
Empowerment
Elevate creative confidence through podcast & a showcase at the end of the programme
What Will My Kids Learn?
Over the course of three days, we will observe, wonder, and create together. We will slow down, take inspiration from the nature that surrounds us, and gain insights of the culture from the stories of this island.
*Subject to change / weather conditions
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In Lanna culture, bamboo weaving is a fundamental craft. Children learn it during their downtimes, often with the elders of the village. At its core, this craft fosters patience and gears the maker’s mind to cherish the refined and detail-oriented nature that Lanna and Thai crafts call for. Beginners start with weaving stars, crickets, and horses, while the teachers often tell tales of how we choose to live in harmony with nature. This craft may seem easy, but with years of experience, one can weave fans, baskets, and bamboo sculptures of dragons in the size of up to two meters for festivals and fairs.
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Lights and fires hold pivotal significance in Lanna culture, symbolizing hope and moments of wisdom attainment, whether through problem-solving or creative inspiration. Lanna culture values community, with fairs and festivals often held during the full moon. A decade ago, lanterns played a crucial role in lighting pathways from homes to the town center. The craft of making lanterns involved shaping bamboo, gluing mulberry paper, and decorating it appropriately.
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Children will be engaged in short session of podcast conversations. The discussions will range from sharing personal stories to expressing their unique perspectives, allowing the children to develop their communication skills and confidence in articulating their thoughts.
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Armed with a camera in hand, children will capture the beautiful nature of Chiang Mai and their favourite memories before printing them out onto their explorer notebooks.
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They came, they loved it! ☻
Helen Clare Rozario,
mother of Sophie Clare, 7 years old
“The mere fact that Sophie Clare, as a neurodivergent child, gifted with ADHD and Dyslexia, showed interest in writing on the first day of the programme truly surprised me and touched my heart. It offered compelling insight into alternative, more effective learning methods when creativity was incorporated for her.
The facilitators were professional, respectful, and had an intuitive connection with the children. Although I wasn't present, this was noticed when Sophie Clare discussed how the day went and observed through her interactions with the facilitators during drop-off and pick-up. The way she interacted with them clearly reflected the level of trust and comfort she felt with them.
Despite the drop-off requirement, the whole experience significantly transformed both of us and further strengthened our already close mother-daughter bond. It also unlocked another level of independence and autonomy for her, and the act of letting go for me. I am also pretty pleased with the fact that I was able to work productively with a peace of mind and ease while she was engaged in the camp. I even managed to do some sightseeing on my own during free moments when I wasn't working.”
Gurmit and Denise,
parents of Trent, 8 years old
“What we initially thought would be wholly indoors turned out to be a very interactive and eye opening programme that consisted of storytelling, hiking, photography, marine life exploration, and a unique hands-on experience using unripe persimmon juices as dye. Trent’s imagination and curiosity were stoked and inspired by the engaging facilitators who were encouraging cheerleaders pushing the boundaries of creativity and uplifting his confidence. The facilitators were always on hand to update parents at pick up time.
Trent truly was sad when it ended, which only goes to show how much fun he had making new memories and friends, and absorbing the world beyond Singapore.”
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Three days of a wide-array of creative, cultural and nature activities and workshops
Hands-on creativity with Thai art forms
Engage in reflective journaling
Create memories by photographing their favourite sights and creating their personal portfolio
Engage in social-community work
Strengthen teamwork, leadership and communication skills
Cross-cultural experiences with children from all over the world
Gain global and diverse perspectives from Thai and Singaporean educators
Intimate attention and connection through a 1:5 student-teacher ratio
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Early-bird special of SGD $800 per pair (one parent + one child). Offer will end on 1st July 2024.
Thereafter, it will be SGD $1000 per pair.
Please enquire for siblings or other matters. Children participants must be aged 6 - 12 years old.
Please note that this price only includes the camp fee. For accommodation, flights and transport, parents should arrange them at their own convenience.
Optional: Top-up SGD $150 for transportation to-fro your accommodation and camp location.
This includes:Three days programme from 9:00am to 2:00pm (first two days), and 1:30pm to 7:00pm (last day)
Gosh! Kids explorer backpack (notebooks, stickers, Gosh! Kids T-Shirt etc.)
Thai lunch and snacks
All equipment and materials (*cameras will be provided)
Transportation to activity places during camp hours
*Kids are highly encouraged to bring their own cameras if they have one
Need recommendations on accommodation, food and activities that are both family-friendly and fun? We’ve curated a list just for you here.
Why is it important for your child to see the world?
Programme Leaders
Gladys Soh (aka Miss G),
Co-founder of Gosh! Kids / Photographer / Illustrator
Miss G is the co-founder and head mentor of Gosh! Kids. She has a vast experience working in the creative children’s environment in Singapore, Thailand and Japan. Her heart is to see children empowered so that they can be a positive influence to those around them. Previously a photographer, illustrator and creative director, Miss G’s attention and focus is now upon the children of the world. Creativity, fun and children—that’s what she’s all about!
Mathieu Beth Tan (aka Teacher Mat), Co-founder of Gosh! Kids / Photographer / Writer
Teacher Mat began his career as a photographer in the areas of branding and conceptual photography. His work was featured on the global stage with Apple and other prolific brands. Now a father of one, teacher Mat is on a mission to elevate children to a point where they can be seen and heard. He also writes for his online publication around the themes of creativity, strategy, business, parenting, education and life.
Jacinth Tan, Director of Care Corner Orphanage Foundation / B.A Nanyang Technological University / M.A Chulalongkorn University
Jacinth Tan has been working at Care Corner Orphanage Foundation for 10 years. She began by teaching English and creating media content for online engagement. Over time, she took on more responsibilities, including administration and public relations. Eventually, she assumed the role of overseeing the daily management of the orphanage, which consists of 45 children and eight full-time staff. Jacinth is passionate about providing holistic care to the children who have made Care Corner their home, with the desire that these children will go on to make a positive impact in the world, one person at a time.
Bella Lee, Children’s Facilitator at Care Corner Orphanage Foundation / B.S.W Singapore University of Social Sciences
Bella Lee was a volunteer at Care Corner Orphanage Foundation for almost 10 years before joining as full-time staff in 2019. Her passion is to counsel children facing difficult situations, reform bad habits, and teach healthy coping mechanisms tailored individually to each child’s needs. Bella is dedicated to her field, spending countless hours not just behind a desk but also living and working with the children on the ground. Counseling with Bella is not just talk; instead, activities and art are often utilized to help children express themselves when words fail or seem insufficient. Bella also helps manage Care Corner’s social media account, where she shares the fruit of every donor, supporter, and caregiver who has touched and transformed the lives of children into smiles and laughter.
Nattapon Promnuan (Champ), Workshop Leader at Lannaissance
Champ is considered by the Lanna local community as a master in Lanna Traditional lacquerware, often known as Sala. Champ graduated from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna in 2017 with a major in Thai Fine Art. Aside from his commissioned lacquerware work for monk scriptures booklets, Champ has been a pivotal designer and craftsman of large-scale temple ceremony in major provinces from Chiang Mai to Phrayao for the past seven years. Champ will be guiding our children through the traditional steps of Lanna crafts and lantern making.
Sup Prakobkit, Workshop Leader at Lannaissance
With four years in running kids’ educational camps in Thailand and hosting learning experiences for kids from diverse backgrounds - China, Korea, Canada and Thailand, Sup will be co-facilitating workshops on crafts from her native Lanna culture. Sup is involved in innovative learning with Circle Time, an online play-based learning program, that aims to nurture the 4C’s of the 21st century. Aside from being an educator, she is a freelance event curator and has worked with leading businesses like Broccoli Revolution.
Grandmother Daeng, Master Artist in Bamboo Weaving
Grandmother Daeng is an elder from the village of BaanKiewlapapao, Mae Wang Province. She will be sharing our heritage craft of bamboo weaving to the children joining this camp. Grandmother Daeng is a part of the village initiative Knowledge from Grandparents to Grandchildren, An initiative started to continue local Lanna wisdom to future generations.
Interest Form
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Cancellation policy applies.
Please see FAQ below.FAQs
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As a creative art school for kids, we are in constant search for powerful ways to strengthen creativity in our children. We recognise that the world is our oyster—creativity is not confined to what we find familiar or to our immediate surroundings. There are benefits in exploring fresh and new frontiers. Children can learn effectively about the world and discover their creative identities by experiencing novel and foreign expressions.
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Early-bird promo of SGD 800 per parent-child pair. Offer ends 1st July 2024. Thereafter, it will be SGD 1000 per pair.
Optional: Top-up SGD 150 for transportation from your accommodation to-fro the camp location, for three days. -
We are dedicated to crafting an extraordinary creative learning experience for you and your child. The programme fees are carefully designed to encompass the detailed and wide-array of activities outlined in the itinerary above. With regards to flights, accommodation, and travel insurance, please arrange them at your own convenience.
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Once you’ve made payment, please take the time to:
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We understand that your schedules can be unpredictable and changes are inevitable. Gosh! Kids Go requires extensive months-in-advance planning and coordination with a large number of families, and with our partners. Our cancellation policy entitles you to get a 100% refund within 24 hours of making payment, only if the payment is made before 1st July 2024. To ensure the smooth process and flow of our programme, we will not be able to issue any after this date. Rest assured, if you’ve already made payment and are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, reach out to us and we can discuss alternative arrangements for you and your child :)
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Of course! Delicious lunches will be served on all three days, as well as a buffet of snacks and beverages to keep the energy levels high. If your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies, do let us know in the enrollment form and we will do our best to accommodate their needs.
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If you or your child test positive for COVID-19 before your scheduled flight, please contact us promptly, and we will explore ways to assist you. If you feel unwell and receive a positive test result during the trip, or are feeling unwell, we kindly ask for your cooperation in isolating yourself immediately and refraining from further activities until a negative test result is obtained. Rest assured, we are committed to offering maximum assistance during this ordeal.
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This programme is specially curated for ages 6 to 12 years old. To ensure that the children maximise the full experience individually and as a whole, we regretfully cannot accommodate children outside this age group. Thank you for understanding.
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June is summer time! Come dress like how you would in Singapore ☀️
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The physical aspects of the programme will include nature trails and hiking. It’s beginner-friendly and isn’t physically-demanding. We will ensure that frequent breaks are incorporated into our schedule. However, do let us know if you foresee your child experiencing problems. We will do our best to tailor the experience to their comfort levels.
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This is a day camp, commencing promptly at 9:00 am and concluding at 4:00 pm. Parents are responsible for organising transportation to and from Pilco Studio.
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English will be the main language of communication throughout the programme.
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