The much-anticipated holiday programme returns, packed with fresh experiences designed to build confidence, spark curiosity and shape future-ready kids.
What if your child could unlock leadership skills, boost their confidence, and sharpen their critical thinking all while climbing walls, cracking codes, and kayaking with new friends?
This June, SkillFest 2025 is back to turn the school holidays into an unforgettable adventure. Tailored for kids aged 8 to 12, the programme blends purposeful learning with non-stop fun, anchored around five key domains: L.I.F.E. skills, social and emotional skills, athletic skills, outdoor adventure skills, and S.T.E.A.M. skills. Hosted across three HomeTeamNS clubhouses — Khatib, Bukit Batok and Bedok Reservoir — SkillFest empowers kids to push their limits, forge new friendships and shine in their own unique way.
Whether you opt for a single-day session or the full three-day experience, here are five invaluable skills your child will walk away with.
#1 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK (L.I.F.E. SKILLS)
Day 1 kicks off with activities that spark leadership, collaboration and creative thinking — the building blocks of L.I.F.E. (Leadership, Innovator, Friendship, Empowerment) skills. Through team challenges, kids learn to understand group dynamics, step into roles that suit their strengths and contribute meaningfully in different situations.
At TactSim’s escape rooms, children must work together to crack codes, unlock doors and hit magnetic targets. With a range of puzzles to tackle, each child gets the chance to lead, collaborate and support one another — building confidence in communication, decision-making and problem-solving along the way.
#2 CRITICAL THINKING AND CURIOSITY (S.T.E.A.M. SKILLS)
SkillFest is a haven for curious minds and young tinkerers. Across the first two days, kids are invited to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) through hands-on, discovery-led play.
At Adventure HQ, they’ll get to construct magnetic toy cars and investigate circuits in motion, even becoming “climbing detectives” as they scale the Fun Wall to solve clues. Then it’s off to T-Play Khatib, where they can create magnetic fishing rods and use these to interact with the environment — transforming playtime into an immersive lesson in physics.
On Day 2, things get more tactical. At T-Play Bukit Batok, kids become secret agents, decoding Morse code and navigating the playground as if in a live-action mission. These experiences not only sharpen logic and spatial awareness, but also nurture a lifelong curiosity for how the world works.
#3 PROBLEM-SOLVING AND RESOURCEFULNESS (OUTDOOR SKILLS)
Getting kids off screens isn’t always easy — but hands-on challenges and real-world problem-solving can spark a lasting love for learning by doing.
At HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, four outdoor stations await on Day 2, each designed to build survival skills and practical smarts. With guidance from trained professionals, kids will learn to build a fire, master a slingshot, explore electrical circuits and craft a DIY grabber. Each task fosters resourcefulness, adaptability and a hunger to keep exploring — long after camp ends.
#4 STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND CONFIDENCE (ATHLETIC SKILLS)
Building physical confidence is just as vital as developing mental resilience — and Day 3 brings the energy with high-octane challenges at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir.
At Action Motion, kids take on obstacle courses that test their strength, agility and stamina. They’ll run, jump, balance and climb through gamified missions, and can race others or try to beat their own best times. Every leap and scramble builds self-belief, showing them how capable they are when they keep pushing forward. Whether by helping a friend over a wall or conquering their own nerves, they’ll leave stronger in body and bolder in spirit.
#5 SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE (SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS)
Beyond the thrills, SkillFest also nurtures emotional intelligence — helping kids connect, communicate and build meaningful bonds as they work towards shared goals.
Across all three days, children team up for challenges, buddy up for missions and celebrate wins together — fostering empathy, trust and a strong sense of belonging. It all culminates in a final kayaking session on Day 3 at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir’s swimming pool, where paddling in sync becomes a memorable lesson in teamwork, coordination and mutual support.
Let the adventures begin at Skillfest 2025, happening from 3 to 5 June, 9am to 6pm daily at HomeTeamNS Khatib, Bukit Batok and Bedok Reservoir. Choose a single day of activities or go all in with a value-packed three-day bundle. All participants will receive a programme shirt, activity booklet, and enjoy lunch and snacks provided.
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