Part of the Classroom Support Programme, the inaugural two-day camp translates classroom social-emotional learning into real-world adventures to prepare Kindergarten 2 (K2) children for Primary 1 and beyond.

NTUC First Campus (NFC), NTUC Community Fund and CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) have launched the inaugural Resilient Rangers Camp. The two-day camp is an outdoor experiential learning initiative designed to help preschool children from lower-income families build resilience, confidence and essential life skills as they prepare for primary school. Specially curated for about 30 Kindergarten 2 (K2) children enrolled in My First Skool’s (MFS) Classroom Support Programme (CSP) across three MFS centres, this marks the first outdoor experiential camp introduced as part of the programme.

The Classroom Support Programme is an in-class learning initiative by NFC that supports Nursery 2 to K2 children from lower-income families through small-group activities to boost language, literacy, and numeracy competencies. Since 2019, CHF, through NTUC Community Fund, has committed over S$2.3 million and supported nearly 7,000 preschoolers, helping to strengthen school readiness through CSP and provide schooling essentials for K2 children from lower-income families. Following the extension of the programme for another two years, the Resilient Rangers Camp was introduced as the latest enhancement to the programme.

Building on the programme’s curriculum, which has integrated structured social-emotional learning modules over the past two years, the camp serves as the next milestone in their developmental journey. The camp provides opportunities for children to apply classroom learning through hands-on outdoor experiences designed around key developmental outcomes.

It helps children build essential life skills such as perseverance, team collaboration, self-responsibility, emotional regulation and decision-making in real-world settings.

Held on 10 and 11 September 2026 at Admiralty Park and Hindhede Nature Park respectively, the pilot camp is facilitated in partnership with NFC’s Outdoor School Singapore. Through activities, such as map navigation, team challenges, basic first aid, and nature exploration, the camp aims to nurture cognitive, physical, and social-emotional resilience.

• Self-Responsibility & Independence: Children practise taking ownership of their personal belongings, packing gear, and observing animal safety guidelines to protect their own well-being.

• Perseverance & Growth Mindset: Campers build an “I can do it” attitude by navigating nature trails and mastering practical skills like basic human first aid and bandaging.

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Through trust-building exercises — such as blindfolded navigation — and collaborative group missions, children learn to guide peers, combine individual strengths, and achieve common goals.

• Communication & Decision-Making: Children practise active listening and direction-giving to navigate tasks, while applying map-reading and problem-solving skills to evaluate routes under changing conditions.

Coreen Soh, Chief Child Development and Support Officer, NTUC First Campus, said: “Resilience grows when children are given opportunities to try, face challenges, make choices and experience the satisfaction of overcoming something difficult. Outdoor experiences are particularly valuable as they place children in unfamiliar situations, where they learn to navigate challenges, work with others and persevere. In doing so, they develop important life skills such as problem-solving, communication, independence and the confidence to try again.”

She added: “Our support for children from lower-income families takes a holistic approach. While our Classroom Support Programme helps children strengthen their academic foundations and catch up with their peers, the Resilient Rangers Camp complements this by building the confidence, social skills and resilience they need to navigate life beyond the classroom. We want children to be ready not only for Primary 1, but for the many new experiences and challenges that lie ahead. We are grateful to partners CapitaLand Hope Foundation and the NTUC Community Fund for their support in funding this programme and helping to make these valuable experiences accessible to more children.”

The Resilient Rangers Camp is supported through the NTUC Community Fund, which brings together community and corporate partners to support children and families who may benefit from additional support and opportunities.

Louisa Chng, General Manager, NTUC Community Fund, said: “Every child should have the opportunity to learn, explore and discover what they are capable of, regardless of their family circumstances. Community support plays an important role in making these opportunities more accessible to children who may otherwise face greater barriers to accessing them. Through the NTUC Community Fund, we are able to bring partners such as CapitaLand Hope Foundation together with organisations on the ground to support children and families in meaningful and practical ways. We are grateful to partners who share this commitment and help us create more pathways for children to thrive.”

The camp seeks to broaden these opportunities by giving children the chance to explore the natural environment and engage in experiences that may not otherwise be readily accessible to every child.

Tony Tan, Executive Director of CapitaLand Hope Foundation and Chief Corporate Officer, CapitaLand Development, said: “At CapitaLand Hope Foundation, we believe that building resilience starts young. As we continue to support preschoolers in their preparation for Primary 1, initiatives such as the Resilient Rangers Camp help children develop the confidence, resilience and socio-emotional skills to navigate new environments and challenges. These strong foundations empower them to realise their potential and contribute to a more inclusive community where every child has the opportunity to thrive.”