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Nov 04, 2023

For parents with little ones aged 4-7 years and 7-12 years, our signature holiday programme - "A Science Escapade!" is back by popular demand this year-end holiday!

Engage your little ones holistically at our full or half-day programme, and challenge their inquisitive minds to wonder and explore!
  • For the 7-12 years, concepts covered relate mainly to P5-6 Science topics. Challenging/tricky questions aligned with the MOE syllabus will also be discussed, with emphasis on keywords used, amidst all the hands-on fun!
Ignite your children’s curiosity as the 7-12 years join Dorothy and friends in a trailblazing Science adventure to the Land of Oz, while the 4-7 years venture into the Fantasy Land of Imagination, devising innovative solutions for their beloved characters while applying Science to solve real-life problems!
Learning continues after the 5-day programme, as your children bring home a comprehensive workbook with useful mindmaps, reinforcing the various Science concepts learnt, in addition to their daily truckload of self-assembled creative inventions to bring home and conduct further experiments with!
Watch a live demo of the experiments that your children have been engaged in during the daily parents’ briefing, and discover their underlying Science concepts to reinforce with your children! Reminisce through the fun with photos and videos of your budding young scientists in action shared with you daily!
With our low teacher-student ratio of 1:5, your child’s voice will be heard and their well-being taken care of by our team of dedicated, passionate and exuberant teachers!
The fun continues at Action Motion – Singapore’s first gamifier-based indoor adventure park, where an exclusive thrilling experience awaits your little ones on the final day, complementing their cognitive development!
Contact us at 9009 7086 or email info@cognitivewhizz.com for more details of “A Science Escapade!” for your children aged 4-7 years and 7-12 years. Limited vacancies available. Slots are filling up fast!
]]> A Science Escapade! is BACK by Popular Demand! https://cognitivewhizz.com/a-science-escapade-is-back-by-popular-demand-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-science-escapade-is-back-by-popular-demand-2 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:52:02 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=2572
Oct 14, 2024

A Science Escapade!” is BACK by Popular Demand!

This year-end, let your child dive into a world of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery at “A Science Escapade!”—the holiday programme that takes Science beyond the classroom!
  • Ages 4-7: Watch your child’s imagination soar in the Fantasy Land of Imagination, where they’ll solve exciting challenges for beloved characters using Science solutions.
  • Ages 7-12: Your young explorer will journey with Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy on a Science adventure through the Chronicles of Narnia, mastering tricky concepts, and unlock the secrets to acing Science—all while enjoying hands-on experiments that make learning unforgettable!
  • Ages 12-13: Get an unparalleled headstart in secondary school Science! This programme builds a solid foundation, with mind-blowing experiments and expert guidance to help your child excel. Also perfect for 10-11 year-olds preparing for Primary School Science Olympiads (e.g. SPSO, RSO)!
Farm Adventure: Discover sustainable farming and pot your own plant at Bollywood Farm, while getting up-close with frogs from Jurong Frog Farm—learning ecosystems in action!
BOUNCE – The Science of Motion: Leap into the science of forces and energy with trampolines and stunts that bring physics to life!
SuperPark – The Thrill of Science: Fly, climb, and conquer obstacles, while uncovering the forces at work behind every thrill!

What will your child gain?

  • Daily self-assembled inventions to bring home and continue exploring
  • A comprehensive workbook with mind maps to reinforce key Science concepts
  • Photos and videos of your child in action, so you can relive their learning journey together
  • Personal attention with our 1:5 teacher-student ratio, guaranteeing personal attention and a nurturing environment for every child
  • Plus all the exciting experiences from BOUNCE, SuperPark, and the farm trip!
Parents: Get ready for daily briefings where you can watch live demos of the experiments your child has been immersed in and understand the Science concepts behind them. Can’t attend? We’ll send you comprehensive updates so you stay connected and can reinforce learning at home!

Limited spaces available! Secure your spot today and give your child an unforgettable Science adventure.

]]> Let’s hear from our budding scientists what they have learnt during the last round of “A Science Escapade!” (Dec 2022) https://cognitivewhizz.com/lets-hear-from-our-budding-scientists-what-they-have-learnt-during-the-last-round-of-a-science-escapade-dec-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-hear-from-our-budding-scientists-what-they-have-learnt-during-the-last-round-of-a-science-escapade-dec-2022 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:27:59 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=2561
Nov 14, 2023

Let's hear from our budding scientists what they have learnt during the last round of "A Science Escapade!" (Dec 2022)

Meticulously crafted, the curriculum of “A Science Escapade!” covers both the MOE syllabus with a focus on keywords, and an enriched curriculum for all Science enthusiasts, amidst all the hands-on fun!
Ignite your child’s interest in Science and set them on a thrilling journey of discovery with “A Science Escapade!” this year-end holiday!
Applying Science to solve real-life problems, your children aged 4-12 years will have fun creating respiratory/circulatory system models, earthquake sensors, wind-powered generators, magical morphing slime and more!
The best part? They’ll bring home a treasure trove of self-assembled gadgets for further fun-filled experiments!
Learning continues after the 5-day programme as every child brings home a comprehensive, colourful workbook with useful mindmaps, which help reinforce the concepts learnt.
With a low teacher-student ratio of 1:5, your child will be well taken care of by Cognitive Whizz’s team of passionate, dedicated and energetic teachers.
Sign your child up for an immersive adventure at “A Science Escapade!” and get ready to ignite their passion for Science and learning!
]]> Ten reasons why we love “A Science Escapade” holiday camp by Cognitive Whizz (with BOUNCE Giveaway!) https://cognitivewhizz.com/ten-reasons-why-we-love-a-science-escapade-holiday-camp-by-cognitive-whizz-with-bounce-giveaway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-reasons-why-we-love-a-science-escapade-holiday-camp-by-cognitive-whizz-with-bounce-giveaway Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:53:33 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=2155 October 21, 2024 Ten reasons why we love “A Science Escapade” holiday camp by Cognitive Whizz (with BOUNCE Giveaway!) The best science holiday camp in town by Cognitive Whizz is here again! This time with wide ranging themes, spanning from understanding the forces at play behind bridge structures, to the […]]]>
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October 21, 2024

Ten reasons why we love “A Science Escapade” holiday camp by Cognitive Whizz (with BOUNCE Giveaway!)

The best science holiday camp in town by Cognitive Whizz is here again! This time with wide ranging themes, spanning from understanding the forces at play behind bridge structures, to the respiratory system, intricacies of sound waves, as well as surface tension in bubbles!

1. Passionate lead teacher

As always, the sessions are helmed by Teacher Denise, who always amazes with her high energy, extensive knowledge, ability to engage children, and bring complex science concepts to life!
The kids are rapt with attention as she relates the story of the day.

2. Highly educational content

On Day 1, the kids learnt about forces and how they relate to bridge structures. It was like a basic course in physics and civil engineering!
The kids could see from hands-on experiments, how different bridges work, and how different structures (beam bridge, truss bridge) are stronger or weaker because of how force acts upon them.
They were also taught through other everyday objects such as a hard-boiled egg slicer that pressure if much higher when concentrated on a small area. When force is spread out across a larger area, then pressure is much lower. This was also reinforced through a song and auditory game on pressure!
The content from Cognitive Whizz always impresses me, because many times I am learning something new too! For instance, did you know that a suspension bridge works by distributing the force on the bridge via its ropes or metal cables?
On Day 4, the children learnt about surface tension of water and the important concepts of cohesion and adhesion. I didn’t even know that surface tension arises because the water molecules at the top of are especially close to one another. It is also why the molecules at the top get pulled tightly together into a spherical shape, which is the typical shape of dewdrops!
The kids then learnt that soap breaks up the surface tension of water, and causes bubbles to form. They investigated whether it was possible to create a square bubble (yes!) and whether the bubble will retain its square form upon leaving its frame (nope!).
By allowing water to travel slowly along the string, the kids realised that they could transfer all the water from one cup to another! Teacher Denise explained to the intrigued children that the water molecules were not just closely cohering to one another, but they were also closely adhering to molecules of a different kind, which was the string in this case. Each child got to try it for themselves.
Intense concentration….
… and loads of fun!

3. Content relates to MOE Science Syllabus

On Day 2, the children learnt about various aspects of Respiration and gases. They learnt that yeast was a micro-organism and they saw how yeast interacted with sugar, and then separately how yeast releases oxygen from hydrogen peroxide.
They were fascinated with how the balloon inflated with the released oxygen! And as this is an exothermic (heat-releasing) reaction, the kids also got to feel the heat generated in the bottle.
Visually beautiful as well.
Cognitive Whizz camps makes what is taught from textbooks in primary school science come alive! In Primary 5, kids are taught about the respiratory system, but mostly from diagrams within a book.
In this camp, the kids got to build their own respiratory system model, and a pulmonary tree!
Assembling the pulmonary tree.
Personally, I thought this was the most interest experiment of the entire camp! The model actually works in two ways. You get to see the ‘lungs’ (labelled C) inflate when you blow down the trachea (wind pipe labelled A), and by pulling down the ‘diaphragm’ (which is so well-simulated using a tiny balloon labelled D) you see the lung cavity expand and the lungs balloon out too!
Through another experiment with a burning candle, the kids also learnt that burning uses up oxygen, as when the flame went out, the water rushed in to take the place of the consumed oxygen. This is also something that is in the MOE primary school science syllabus, and nothing beats seeing it happen right before your eyes.
As if all that weren’t fascinating enough, they also got to experience how the carbon dioxide they exhale, turns clear limewater (calcium hydroxide) into chalky calcium carbonate and water.

4. Great learning aids to bring home

Every day, the kids get to bring home a simple learning aid that relates to the topic of the day.
On Day 3, the kids learnt about Sound, including concepts such as how sound travels in waves and through vibrations. They also learnt about how sound can travel through different forms of matter, like gases, liquids and solids.
One of their activities was to make a stethoscope that they could bring home. Here they are, assembling it.
When I first saw it, I had my doubts whether it would work well. But when I tried it, wow! The sound transmitted was amplified and really a lot clearer than I thought possible through a simple set-up like this.
You can see from the photos below how fascinated the kids were, and how well it worked too.
And that was just one of the many learning aids they get to bring home from the entire camp.

5. Concepts are reinforced through small group discussions with good student-teacher ratios

After the large group demonstrations, the kids got a chance to construct their own experiments in smaller groups comprising similar-aged kids.
Although the main group is large, the smaller breakout groups are well-staffed such that the student-teacher ratio is good, especially for the younger kids who might need more help.
Lead teacher Denise is well-assisted by other young teachers, who relate well to their charges.
Snacks given out during break time.

6. Half-day session at BOUNCE plus free BOUNCE passes worth more than $100

I am a great believer in giving kids lots of active free play. Good gross motor skills are a great help in cognitive development, and bouncing around in a trampoline park is an excellent way of expanding all that boundless energy!
My kids said they really enjoyed the half-day at BOUNCE, where those above the 1.25m height criteria would be able to challenge themselves at the X Park, and build confidence!
The extra free passes mean more sessions at BOUNCE, which every child simply loves. It also means extra value from the cost of the camp!

7. The kids get to take home an informative workbook

This proprietary workbook by Cognitive Whizz is chock full of facts and information on everything that’s covered in the camp. Not just science concepts, but also vocabulary on emotions.
As the kids write down what they observe, learning is further strengthened! It also serves as a good reference for kids to remember what they learnt, since memories tend to be like sieves these days.
Snacks given out during break time.
Snacks given out during break time.

8. Daily post-camp debrief and Whatsapps to parents

After the kids are dismissed for the day, Teacher Denise conducts 10-15 minute debriefs for parents who are available and interested to find out what their kids experienced that day.
I always find it enriching to catch a glimpse of the experiments that the kids got to do that day. Teacher Denise outlines the concepts taught, so that parents can reinforce them with their kids if they wish to.
No worries if you can’t make it for the ‘live’ debriefs! Teacher Denise sends a slew of photos (taken by their professional photographer) with brief descriptions of what the kids experienced that day. I think in total I received more than 600! Really admire her dedication.

9. Learning beyond science

Apart from science, kids learn four descriptive terms that are likely to be new to most of them! The words are based on four varying emotions daily, and apart from giving a good boost to their vocabulary, it gives children additional handles to describe and manage their emotions.
These new words/phrases are introduced every morning through the scaffold of a story – this time, the stories varied daily from The Lion King to Alice in Wonderland!
I found it very thoughtful that Cognitive Whizz incorporates emotional development into their camp. Even for the final day at BOUNCE, which is mostly led by BOUNCE trainers, an element of identifying and processing their emotions is included as the kids would be asked by the Cognitive Whizz teachers to articulate how they felt upon being eliminated during the dodgeball game, or how they felt before leaping into the giant airbag. So, it’s not just a science camp, but also an aid to the child’s overall growth and development!

10. Children are engaged throughout!

Most importantly, one of the best things about this camp is how engaged the children are! And you can tell how much fun they are having whilst learning, through the photos! And that is exactly how learning should be, for every child.
Thanks Cognitive Whizz, the girls really had a wonderful time, each and every day of camp.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We are giving away four 2-for-the-price-of-1 BOUNCE passes, and two free ‘leaps of faith’ worth more than $100 in total! For each pass, you can either admit two kids for the price of one ($25), or bounce for 2 hours at the price of one hour.
For a chance to win the giveaway, simply complete the following:
1. “Like” LilBlueBottle’s Facebook Page and Cognitive Whizz’s Facebook Page.
2. “Like” and leave a comment on this Facebook post on your favourite aspect of “A Science Escapade”, with your email address (or PM your email address to me) and tag 1 friend who might be interested. (You can also share the post if you’d like!)
The giveaway ends on 2359 hrs on Sunday 15 December 2019, the winner will be contacted via email on how to receive the passes.
The usual terms and conditions apply.
]]> Do Our Young Really Need Expensive Enrichment Classes? https://cognitivewhizz.com/do-our-young-really-need-expensive-enrichment-classes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-our-young-really-need-expensive-enrichment-classes Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:26:46 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=2014
August 10, 2017

Parent of 6-year-old child

BLOGGERS’ REVIEWS OF SCIENCE ESCAPADE – JUN’17

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“Every activity that the little ones go through can be transformed into a valuable learning opportunity.”
What captivates me most is the integration of Science concepts in fairy tales! To be honest, I was totally blown away! The 3 hours program is packed full with not a dull moment at all.
At the end of each session, there’s actually a debrief for parents which I find it to be extremely useful. Upon finding out more about what the kids have learnt, we could actually help to revise & reinforce the Science concepts at home. Furthermore, teacher Denise even goes the extra mile to send us a text msg with an extremely detailed summary daily.
The entire program is organised, well-planned & worth every cent of it!! The teachers were very patient yet firm when dealing with the LOs. Special thanks to Teacher Denise & Teacher Venus for being so accomodating to my super active toddler which kept testing the boundaries & refusing to listen to instructions given..tqvm once again!!!
Read more at:
http://grubngrow.blogspot.sg/2017/06/cognitive-whizz-science-escapade.html
]]> Parent of 6-year-old child https://cognitivewhizz.com/parent-of-6-year-old-child/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parent-of-6-year-old-child Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:49:40 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=1919
August 10, 2017

Parent of 4-year-old child

BLOGGERS’ REVIEWS OF SCIENCE ESCAPADE – JUN’17

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paernts-image
“Every activity that the little ones go through can be transformed into a valuable learning opportunity.”
What captivates me most is the integration of Science concepts in fairy tales! To be honest, I was totally blown away! The 3 hours program is packed full with not a dull moment at all.
At the end of each session, there’s actually a debrief for parents which I find it to be extremely useful. Upon finding out more about what the kids have learnt, we could actually help to revise & reinforce the Science concepts at home. Furthermore, teacher Denise even goes the extra mile to send us a text msg with an extremely detailed summary daily.
The entire program is organised, well-planned & worth every cent of it!! The teachers were very patient yet firm when dealing with the LOs. Special thanks to Teacher Denise & Teacher Venus for being so accomodating to my super active toddler which kept testing the boundaries & refusing to listen to instructions given..tqvm once again!!!
Read more at:
http://grubngrow.blogspot.sg/2017/06/cognitive-whizz-science-escapade.html
]]> Parent of 4-year-old child https://cognitivewhizz.com/hello-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hello-world Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:07 +0000 https://cw.dststage.com/?p=1
August 10, 2017

Parent of 6-year-old child

BLOGGERS’ REVIEWS OF SCIENCE ESCAPADE – JUN’17

paernts-image
paernts-image
“Every activity that the little ones go through can be transformed into a valuable learning opportunity.”
What captivates me most is the integration of Science concepts in fairy tales! To be honest, I was totally blown away! The 3 hours program is packed full with not a dull moment at all.
At the end of each session, there’s actually a debrief for parents which I find it to be extremely useful. Upon finding out more about what the kids have learnt, we could actually help to revise & reinforce the Science concepts at home. Furthermore, teacher Denise even goes the extra mile to send us a text msg with an extremely detailed summary daily.
The entire program is organised, well-planned & worth every cent of it!! The teachers were very patient yet firm when dealing with the LOs. Special thanks to Teacher Denise & Teacher Venus for being so accomodating to my super active toddler which kept testing the boundaries & refusing to listen to instructions given..tqvm once again!!!
Read more at:
http://grubngrow.blogspot.sg/2017/06/cognitive-whizz-science-escapade.html
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