Empire Code Holiday & STEM Camps — What They Do and What They Offer

Empire Code is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education provider in Singapore, specialising in coding, robotics, 3D printing, AI and technology-focused learning programmes for children and teens. The organisation runs holiday camps, school-term classes and special workshops that teach young learners practical tech skills, promote logical thinking and problem-solving, and help them build real-world projects while having fun. Empire Code’s programmes are designed for a wide range of ages, from preschoolers to teenagers.

Empire Code operates out of two main campuses in Singapore — Novena and River Valley (near UE Square) — and its holiday camps are in-person, interactive experiences where small groups of students work on hands-on activities under the guidance of trained educators. The school is known for its coding and robotics enrichment, modules that can boost students’ portfolios for admission pathways such as Direct School Admission (DSA), and it has been recognised through achievements in competitions such as the FIRST LEGO League.

Holiday Camp Programmes

Empire Code’s holiday camps focus on technology, creative computing, robotics and STEM learning. Each camp is structured around a core skill area or theme and is offered during various school holiday periods (March/April, June/July, September/October, and November/December). Certificates are awarded at the end of each camp, which can be useful for portfolios or enrichment records.

Coding & Robotics Camps

These camps introduce children to fundamental and intermediate coding concepts and robotics projects. Participants learn through project-based activities that combine block-based coding (using tools like ScratchJr, Tynker and Scratch) with LEGO-based robotics builds and programming. Camps are available for different ages:

• Ages 4–6: Basic coding concepts with ScratchJr and simple LEGO Robotics builds.
• Ages 7–8: Block coding with Tynker and LEGO SPIKE Essentials robotics.
• Ages 9–12: Scratch coding and LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics challenges.

These camps develop skills in logical thinking, sequencing, loops and collaboration, while students build games, robot behaviours and interactive projects that demonstrate tech concepts in action.

3D Printing & Digital Design Camps

Participants aged 7 to 16 learn how to design 3D models using tools such as Tinkercad or Blender, exploring the principles of digital modelling and preparing files for 3D printing. These camps encourage creativity, spatial awareness and design thinking as children turn digital ideas into printable objects.

Minecraft & Roblox Coding

Empire Code offers camps where children learn to code within Minecraft Education Edition and Roblox Studio — platforms that combine gaming with programming logic. In these camps, kids create their own worlds, game mechanics, interactive elements and gameplay systems, enhancing both their creativity and computational thinking. These are commonly offered for ages 8–12 for Minecraft and ages 9–15 for Roblox coding.

AI & Smart Technology Camps

Some holiday camp options explore artificial intelligence and smart technology. For example, AI-themed camps teach children to use tools like ChatGPT and AI design tools (e.g., Canva) or to work with Micro:bit smart project kits, helping them connect coding and logic to real-world tech applications.

Advanced & Teen Coding Options

Empire Code’s broader holiday offerings and post-PSLE camps (e.g., PSLE Marking Days programmes) can include higher-level coding experiences such as Python basics, web programming (JavaScript), data analytics, and Unity game development for older children and teens. These are designed to give learners advanced skills and better preparation for future academic or career pathways.

Instructional Approach & Learning Environment

Empire Code’s holiday camps use a project-based, hands-on learning approach that blends guided instruction with creative problem-solving. Camps are in-person, with small class sizes to allow individual attention and personalised support. Activities are led by educators trained in STEM and tech education, often with experience guiding students through interactive builds, creative coding tasks and real-world tech challenges.

Participants work with tools and platforms that are popular in tech education, including ScratchJr, Tynker, Scratch, LEGO robotics kits, Minecraft Education Edition, Roblox Studio, Tinkercad and Blender. Many camps also include collaborative aspects that build teamwork, communication and design thinking alongside technical skills.

Age Range & Target Learners

Empire Code’s holiday camps are structured to cater to a broad age range:

• Preschoolers and young beginners (ages ~4–6) learn foundational coding and simple robotics basics.
• Primary-age campers (ages ~7–12) engage in deeper coding, robotics programming, game design and 3D design.
• Teens (ages up to ~16 or beyond) have access to more advanced technology camps such as Python coding, JavaScript, AI and Unity game development in specialised holiday or post-exam programmes.

Camps are beginner-friendly and do not require prior coding experience, though participants with some background can be placed in modules suited to their skill level.

Locations & Logistics

Empire Code’s holiday camps are held at two main campuses in Singapore:

• Novena Campus — Goldhill Shopping Centre, 151B Thomson Road (near Novena MRT).
• River Valley Campus — 8 Mohamed Sultan Road, #03-01 (near UE Square and Fort Canning).

Camp schedules vary by holiday period, often offering week-long or multi-day blocks during school breaks, with sessions typically running morning or afternoon blocks (e.g., 9:30 AM–12:00 PM or 1:30 PM–4:00 PM). Fees depend on the camp length and whether devices (like iPads or laptops) are provided or brought by the student.

Benefits for Participants

Children who attend Empire Code holiday camps often gain:

• Practical coding and robotics skills that build logical thinking and computational fluency.
• Experience with digital design and 3D modelling through project-driven activities.
• Creativity and problem-solving confidence as they create games, interactive worlds and digital artefacts.
• Certificates of completion suitable for enrichment records and portfolios, including for pathways like DSA.
• Collaborative learning skills through peer interactions during group-oriented projects.

The camps provide a meaningful way for young learners to combine fun with future-oriented skills, turning curiosity about technology into tangible capabilities in a supportive setting.