Our clubhouses blended learning about water conservation with a splash-tastic fun time.
TEXT: GLENDA LIM
PHOTOS: HOMETEAMNS
Singapore World Water Day (SWWD) is celebrated every March to underscore the nation’s commitment to protecting our scarce water supply for a sustainable future and — quite literally — the adage that every drop counts.
As a long-standing partner of the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore’s National Water Agency, HomeTeamNS organised various entertaining and educational activities at each of our clubhouses to deepen the understanding of water conservation among members and their families. These included water conservation challenges and up-close-and-personal encounters with PUB’s Water Wally and Sally mascots.
Here is a recap of all the fun that happened at this year’s Singapore World Water Day celebrations:
YOUNG WATER ADVENTURERS TOOK A DIP ‘N SPLASH
Getting hands-on experience is key to enriching learning and that was exactly what SkillFest offered. HomeTeamNS’ signature school holiday programme was held this year at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir and attended by 74 participants. Our Aqua Adventure indoor water park was the perfect venue for an all-access fun day where young participants put on their scientist caps and learnt about the importance of water and its properties through cognitively-stimulating science experiments.
Returning for its second edition, Dip ‘N Splash 2.0 saw an enthusiastic crowd of over 400 guests enjoying the ultimate pool party while taking in the sights of the ‘Waterfront Haven’. It was a joyful and memorable experience for the whole family, as participants were greeted with carnival games and food booths, a bouncy castle, as well as fun pool installations, including water obstacle course inflatables, paddle boats, pool floats, and more.
INSPIRING CHANGE ONE DROP AT A TIME
In today’s world rife with viral challenges on social media, HomeTeamNS championed the “Save Water Challenge” during SWWD. A total of 2,553 participants were present for HomeTeamNS Khatib’s enriching Empower Bloom campaign, which reminded everyone that we can all play a part in the long run for water sustainability. One of the main highlights — which emphasised on the importance that every drop of water counts — saw participants attempting to transfer ‘rainwater’ from trough to trough without spillage while on a paper runway.
A WATER-FUL TIME WITH FAMILIES
It was a water conservation week to remember at HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok: Step into the lobby and you would have been greeted with activities for all ages to enjoy. About 800 guests put their colouring skills to the test, worked out their brains with puzzles, and interacted with educational exhibition panels that raised awareness on SWWD, as well as provided tips to create a more sustainable future.
Inspiring change and protecting our precious water resources start from young. Over at T-Play, HomeTeamNS’ interactive transportation-themed children’s indoor playground, parents and their kids had a family-fun time with arts and crafts. Each participation was entitled to a redemption of PUB merchandise.
FUN WITH WATERCOLOURS
HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier transformed into a bustling hotspot of activity where 151 guests participated in various engaging activities. These included watercolour painting and water conservation games for a chance to win PUB merchandise. Guests were also treated to popcorn and cotton candy, and were given free access to the pool, which housed water float installations.
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