Fun Techtivities in August!
Our nation’s birthday is coming up, and it is a time that our family can celebrate and have fun! We have some techtivities lined up for you, so the whole family can have fun and learn about the wonder of technology at the same time. 😄
Let’s first hear some #TechNews!
With over 180 different types of mosquito species in Singapore, it is challenging to eradicate disease-spreading mosquitoes. 🦟 However, with the power of AI, GovTech has successfully created a model that could “not only correctly classify species from different groups, but also differentiate seemingly lookalike species from the same group”! 👨💻 Read more about it here!
Now that we’re all set, keep scrolling on to discover techtivities that you and your family can indulge in this month! ✨
Singapore Night Festival 2023
The annual Singapore Night Festival is back at Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct! Showcasing Singapore’s growth from a small port city to a modern metropolis, there are various installations, unique experiential activities, and for the first time, a family zone with activities for children hosted by the Children’s Museum Singapore. 🥳
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 See Augmented Reality (AR) in action as you whip out your phone to explore the secrets behind installations like GIIFEST III: Imperfect Compilation! 🤳
🧑💻 Experience the power of projection mapping as you view various light installations projected onto different features like buildings and even the trees! 🌴
🧑💻 Immerse your senses in lights, colours and sounds carefully timed and programmed to work beautifully in harmony! 🎶
Details:
When: 18 – 26 August 2023
Where: Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct
Price: Free
Learn more here.
Changi Experience Studio
Want to discover the world right in the heart of our top-ranked airport? Explore the exciting virtual world of Changi Airport through 10 different zones at Changi Experience Studio @ JEWEL. Experience the wonder of technology as you learn more about aviation and how the airport operates! ✈️
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Want to be a pilot? Take flight through the Aeroviation Flight Simulator while staying planted on the ground! 🧑✈️
🧑💻 Be the fastest in the virtual race at the Amazing Runway as it senses your peddling speed! 🚲
🧑💻 How to be a successful airport? Play games at the Backstage zone as you control the running of the airport through various sections like baggage control, immigration and plane parking with the screen! 🛫🛬
Details:
When: Permanent
Where: JEWEL Changi Airport
Price: From $12.75 (with current promotions as of 28 July 2023)
Learn more here.
Singapore Navy Museum
Is your little one interested in the seas? Let them explore the Singapore Navy Museum, where they can learn about how the Singapore Navy has become the modern force it has today!
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Learn interesting facts through interactive boards that will activate with your actions! 😄
🧑💻 Interested to try out your own gun? A huge gun display has been set up where your little ones can sit and move the gun! 🔫
🧑💻 Want to thank our Singapore Navy for what they have done? Simply hover your hand over the interactive board and it will send a message through Sensing Technology! 🤗
Details:
When: Permanent
Where: 112 Tanah Merah Coast Road
Price: Free (for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents – $8 for tourists and foreigners)
Learn more here.
September Holiday Coding Camps
An exciting adventure awaits this September! 📢
Calling all young tech enthusiasts, this is your time to shine! 🌟 In our September Holiday Coding Camps, join us for an unforgettable experience and challenge yourself to create your best project ever! Jump into game development and code a game with features of your choice, or create innovative mobile apps from scratch – Unleash your creativity and gain lifelong skills to cherish for life! 😎
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Ages 5-6: Discover the fun with your new robot friend as you bring him on adventures and conquer challenges together.
🧑💻 Ages 7-9: Done Scratch in school? We go beyond that! Expand your coding abilities and discover all that you can create – Add exciting features into your games such as creating time challenges, tracking your high scores, and many more! 👾
🧑💻 Ages 10-12: Create your very own version of your favourite mobile apps in our App Inventor classes and learn all about App Design and User Interface! Join us in our Python Junior classes and create ingenious programs with fun challenges as you go along! 📱💻
🧑💻 Ages 13-18: Get the best headstart in coding in our extensive curriculum for teens! Dive into the top 5 global programming platform, Python, and pick up key coding concepts with challenges relevant in today’s society. 🌎
Take your pick, because whatever your choice is, we’re sure your child will have loads of fun in our classes! 😎 💚
With so many options for both beginners and the initiated, and various physical and online options, there’s definitely a class suitable for everyone! Sign up here or feel free to drop us an email, call us or WhatsApp us to get in touch. 😊
Psst! You can apply the discount code ‘CODEHANGOUT’ to get *12% discount when signing up in a group of 3 or more! Slots are running out quickly so secure a timeslot of your choice for your child today! 😉
*When stacked with Early Bird Discount
Details:
When: 4 to 8 September 2023
Where: Online, Parkway Parade, Bukit Timah (KAP Mall)
Price: From $401.52
To wrap up our #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth, here is a fun #TechFact! Did you know that the first ever computer virus, Creeper, was created in 1971? When a computer catches the virus, the screen displays the message “I’m the creeper, catch me if you can!”
However, unlike the viruses and malware today, Creeper was not sent out with malicious intent, it was created for experimental purposes, to show that it was possible to create a self-duplicating program! (Source)
If you haven’t seen our previous techtivity recommendations, check out our July #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth, which includes more cool tech-related activities you can do with friends and family!
(Written by Thinzar)