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FAMILY CAMPING FUN

OVERNIGHT FAMILY SAFARI CAMP

Recommended for: Ages six to 12

What: Go behind the scenes at the zoo, tour the Night Safari and Animal Hospital and watch elephants bathe and feed.

Where: Singapore Zoo

When: Dec 5 & 6

Cost: $130 to $155

Info: Call Rivervale CC or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

JURONG BIRD PARK'S OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Recommended for: Ages three to 12

What: The two-day children-only Bird Quest Camp teaches kids about the incubation of eggs and raising of endangered bird species. Participants will learn to feed and train birds to fly.

In the overnight Sleep With The Penguins Family Camp, come face to face with the birds, dine at the scenic Songbird Terrace overlooking the Flamingo Lake, take the World Of Darkness tour and attend a campfire outing.

Where: Jurong Bird Park

When: Dec 3 & 4 (Bird Quest Camp for children aged seven to 12), Dec 12 &13 (Penguins Family Camp for children aged three to 12)

Cost: Bird Quest Camp: $120 and Penguins Family Camp: $90 for child, $110 for adult

Info: Call 6661-7809/819, or e-mail education@birdpark.com.sg

LIVING IN THE OCEAN! SLEEPOVER FAMILY CAMP

Recommended for: Ages six to 12

What: A two-day, one-night experience with sharks, dugongs, giant groupers and stingrays. The highlight: a session at Dolphin Lagoon.

Where: Underwater World Singapore, Sentosa

When: Dec 5 to 30

Cost: $60 to $75

Info: Call these CCs: Pek Kio, Kallang, Ci Yuan and Bukit Batok. Or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg

 

 
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