What is Gosh! Kids Go?
Gosh! Kids Go is an overseas creative-culture camp designed for parents and children to unleash creativity, immerse in foreign cultures, strengthen bonds, connect with nature and broaden their perspective of the world.
This March Holidays, we are going to West Java, Indonesia, as a family!
In this family camp, participants will:
Slow down from the hyper-pace of Singapore, unplug from the stressful environments of school and work
Strengthen family unity and relational bonds
Spend quality time in self-reflection
Go screen-less, immerse in wild, untouched nature
Experience Indonesian creative culture, use hands to create, and to discover their creative identities
Be part of a community of like-minded families who are curious about the world beyond home
Foster new friendships among parents and children
📆 Date:
16th - 20th March 2025 (school holidays)
📍Location:
Sukasantai Farmstay, West Java, Indonesia (Google Maps)
👨👩👧👦 For Ages:
Parents and children aged 4 and above
📍 Camp Location: Sukasantai Farmstay
We are partnering with our friends at Sukasantai Farmstay, a ten-hectare organic farm, fruit orchard and bamboo forest.
Sukasantai was founded in 2019 by a mother and daughter from Jakarta who are passionate about cultivating organic vegetables for health and committed to responsible agriculture as a way to care for the environment.
The farmstay was designed by Goy Architects, blending modern and vernacular elements, and have earned multiple international architecture awards.
As a family-run enterprise, Sukasantai is primarily staffed by locals from the village, Desa Sukamaju. They are not part of a resort chain or franchise—Sukasantai is a family farm, built and nurtured with love.
Participants will be based here throughout the duration of the camp.
Check out their Instagram here.
Theme: Recalibrate, Refocus, Reconnect
When we are online, or body is here but our mind is over there.
When we are offline, we align our body and mind to the here and now.
Which is why we feel that our limited internet connectivity is not a bad thing. The slow connection makes our phone a little less tempting to pick up.
Without the distraction, inhabiting the stillness of the moment becomes natural.
And in that stillness, there is rest and real connection.
—The Joys of Going Offline, Santai Philosophy
What Will We Learn?
*Subject to change / weather conditions
Over the course of four days, participants will step away from the busy pace of Singapore to strengthen family-bonds through hands-on creative-culture activities and exploration, unplug from technology, immerse in the cultural and natural beauty of the land, and spend quality time in self-reflection.
Traditional Javanese Batik Art
Wayang Kulit
Farming Activities
Journaling & Family Reflection
Podcasting & Communication Skills
Photography & Exploration
Nature Immersion
Price
SGD 1,080 per participant
Notes:
1 parent = 1 participant. 1 child = 1 participant
Minimum 1 parent + 1 child (2 pax)
Free for kids up to 3 years old (based on birth date)
Enquire for special rates for bigger families
✅ Price Includes:
5D4N accommodation on Sukasantai Farmstay (one room per family)
Airport transfer between Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) and Sukasantai Farmstay (two-way, one vehicle per family).
3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), beverages, snacks for each day
All mentioned activities
All materials and equipment
All camp merchandise
❌ Price Does Not Include:
Flight tickets (check out flights here)
Travel insurance
Additional activities / merchandise / food outside the scope of the camp
How To Sign Up?
Step 2
Once payment is made, you will receive a confirmation email from us.
Step 3
Look out for the best flight tickets, and purchase your travel insurance.
Attend pre-camp online briefing.
Got more questions? Scroll down for our FAQs.
Need answers now? WhatsApp us at +65 9112 8738
Join our Online Info Sessions to find out more about our camps
Come meet the team + know more about our camps and what to expect. Sessions will be done online via Google Meets.
Creativity
Immerse in the creative culture of West Java, Indonesia
Cultural
Form new friendships among families, embrace cultures beyond differences
Nature
Immerse in the wild greenery, explore the world outside the concrete walls of home, disconnect from technology
Empowerment
Be elevated through podcasting conversations & sharing of your own ideas and experiences
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. Besides being an educator at Gosh! Kids, he also lectures at the Singapore Institute of Technology in the Business, Communication and Design faculty. 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.
Nuriman Ramadhani (aka Pak Iman) / Manager of Suksantai Farmstay
Pak Iman has been the Farmstay Manager since Sukasantai Farmstay opened in 2019. Born and raised in Sukabumi, he spent 14 years working in building management in Jakarta before returning to Sukabumi to be with his family and to work at the farm. Pak Iman is a father of three children, aged 16, 13, and 1.5 years old His favorite part of the job is having long chats with guests, and learning where guests come from and making them feel at home in the farm.
Pak Iman’s native language is Bahasa Sunda and Bahasa Indonesia, and his favourite local snack is the Sukabumi mochi.
They came, they loved it! ☻
Helen Clare Rozario,
mother of Sophie Clare, 7 years old (Jeju, 2024)
“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.”
Gwen Ho,
Mother of Emily, 8 years old
(Chiang Mai, 2024)
“A well-thought-out parent-child bonding experience! It was a truly meaningful, screen-free time spent with Emily. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip, from the photo-taking to the journaling, and the walk through Pak Chor. The picnic was a lovely touch; visiting a local school, interacting with the students, and playing games with the CCO kids were all valuable experiences. You both clearly worked hard behind the scenes! A special thank you for empowering the Singaporean kids to teach the Thai students basic photography skills—seeing Emily step up was wonderful!
This trip holds so much meaning for me! It was my first solo-parenting holiday, and it has given me the confidence to embark on more adventures with Emily. Thank you also for your recommendations on where to stay and what to do, as well as for providing the option of transportation to the campsite for non-drivers like me!”
Kian,
Mother of Hong Yi and Zhi Yuan, 11 and 6 years old
(Chiang Mai, 2024)
“My sons and I recently attended Gosh! Kids' camp in Chiangmai. It was an incredible experience. The camp offered a perfect blend of culture, learning, outdoor and community interaction experience. The activities were thoughtfully crafted to encourage collaboration and communication among family members.
The facilitators were approachable and attentive, ensuring that all participants felt comfortable and engaged. They guided us through each activity with enthusiasm and providing valuable insights into effective family dynamics. Communication with the camp was excellent, with regular updates and easy access for any questions or concerns.”
Jing Li,
Mother of Caleb, 8 years old
(Chiang Mai, 2024)
“I went without expectations nor planning but was very much looking forward to a "planned-for" holiday and 1:1 time with Caleb. I was attracted to the part on exposing our privileged children to life beyond comfortable Singapore and am very glad that he was able to make keen observations and be involved in the well thought-out activities throughout the trip (even though he had to go beyond his comfort zone).
Miss G and teacher Mat were superb with kids, even teacher Max (their 3 yo son) - he added so much joy to the whole experience! Loved that the only screen time Caleb had during camp was on conventional digicam, and watching him journaling at the end of each day. I was truly surprised to see my introverted boy mingling so well with his new friends from the start, forging cute precious friendships - he has been asking about his new bestie since we returned! Looking forward to drop-off camps for Caleb with his younger sibling in the near future.”
Gurmit and Denise,
parents of Trent, 8 years old
(Jeju, 2024)
“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.”
FAQs
-
As a creative arts programme provider, 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. Through our overseas creative-culture camps, we want to bridge the world into their lives.
-
Early-Bird
SGD 880 per participant.
Normal Price
SGD 1,080 per participant.
Note:
Early-bird promotion ends on 3rd November 2024
1 parent = 1 participant. 1 child = 1 participant
Minimum 1 parent + 1 child (2 pax)
Free for kids up to 3 years old (based on birth date)
Enquire for special rates for bigger families
-
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 and travel insurance, please arrange them at your own convenience. For flights, you may check out options here.
-
Once you’ve made payment, please take the time to:
1) Book flight tickets (check out options here)
2) Purchase travel insurance3) Watch out for our email on what to do next
-
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 31st October 2024. To ensure the smooth process and flow of our programme, we will not be able to issue any refunds 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 :)
-
We're all human. We do fall sick from time to time.
As for a total inability to participate in the entire duration of the camp due to unfortunate medical circumstances, please rest in your room. As to refunds, we will offer a $100 refund per participant who is unable to participate in the entire duration of the camp.
If participants fall sick in between (e.g. day 1 ok, but day 2 and 3 unable to participate), we regret that we cannot offer any refund. But we will assist accordingly and provide any camp materials that they can take home.
-
We are definitely planning something similar for the rest of the year. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter, follow our socials, and subscribe to our Telegram channel to get fresh updates on where we’re going next.
-
Of course! Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on all stipulated days of the camp, as well as a buffet of snacks and beverages to keep the energy levels high.
If you or your family members have any dietary restrictions or allergies, do let us know in the enrollment form and we will do our best to accommodate their needs.
-
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.
-
Being 1000m above sea level, Sukasantai Farm has a cool and comfortable temperature all year round, which means that they do not need to use air-conditioning or heater. They have two distinctive season - dry and rainy. The dry season is characterized by colder nights and clear starry skies. while you won't see the stars much during the rainy season, the wet weather brings with it a troop of sparkly fireflies to our farm grounds almost everyday.
-
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 have any concerns.
-
English will be the main language of communication throughout the programme.
-
Please pack warm clothes like sweater, jackets, long sleeved shirt and pants as it gets cold at night and in the morning. It's a farm, so you'll be walking on unpaved ground, so please bring comfortable walking shoes or sandals.ption
-
Most of the farm area are mosquito free, but there are more mosquitoes in the valley area, especially at around sunset. If you need to use some mosquito repellent spray, feel free to ask ground staff (or you can bring your own). Sukasantai makes their own mosquito repelling oils from distilling citronella plants at the farm - it is not toxic and smells very nice!
-
One of the things we want to encourage you to do during your holiday with us is to put down your phone, be in the moment and enjoy your friends and family's company.
However, we do realize that sometimes you need to stay connected to home and or work, and so we do provide complimentary wi-fi in the common areas only (reception, kitchen and dining areas).
-
We do not have TV in each room, but we do have a large screen projector at the commons. You can bring your laptop and choice of movies to play (our internet connection is too slow for movie streaming, so please download your movies before you leave the city!). Do ask our staff if you would like to book it for a movie night!
-
Currently the government does not have a waste disposal or recycling system in our village, and so, at Sukasantai we try our best to minimise waste and avoid single-use plastic packaging and products. We don't provide single-use toothbrush, but we do sell regular toothbrush that you can use and bring home.
-
No, we do not have swimming pool. We are a farm, not a resort. Swimming pools are costly to maintain, and any way, you do not want to be swimming in our cold weather.
-
This is a strictly non-smoking facility.
Why is it important for your child to see the world?
