Fun Techtivities in May!
Looking for something to do during the long weekend, or take a break from studying? Check out some of the #Techtivities where you can explore the wonders of technology with your friends and family!
Starting with some #TechNews, Hollywood is stepping into the AI spotlight 🎥, as Lionsgate’s 2024 deal marks a bold new chapter for the entertainment industry.
This partnership explores how artificial intelligence can support the creative process, from streamlining scriptwriting to generating visual effects. While AI sparks excitement for innovation, it also raises important questions about creativity, jobs, and ethics in filmmaking. Could this be the start of a new era in storytelling? 🤔
As Hollywood balances innovation and tradition, we’re watching to see how AI transforms the big screen.
Read more about this groundbreaking deal and its implications here!
Now that we’re all set, keep scrolling on to discover techtivities that you and your family can indulge in this month! ✨
Museum of Ice Cream Singapore
The Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) Singapore has reopened its doors with a delightful revamp, offering a refreshed experience that blends nostalgia with modern technology. The revamped museum features new installations, interactive elements, and expanded offerings that promise an unforgettable adventure for visitors of all ages.
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Immersive Installations: Explore 14 dessert-themed zones, including the new Banana Maze and Pink Carnival, designed to engage visitors through immersive, multisensory experiences
🧑💻 Interactive Quest: Embark on a guided journey with the MOIC Passport, an interactive booklet filled with fun facts and activities that enhance the educational aspect of the visit
Details:
When: Permanent
Where: 100 Loewen Rd, Singapore 248837
Price: From $35
Learn more here.
Griddy Grid Playground
Experience the thrill of a real-life video game at Griddy Grid Playground, where physical activity meets interactive technology. This innovative playground transforms the classic "Floor is Lava" game into an immersive experience with dynamic RGB grid tiles that respond to your every move.
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Dynamic RGB Grid Tiles: Navigate through an arena where tiles change colors, creating a responsive and engaging environment
🧑💻 Interactive Gameplay: Participate in games that require quick reflexes and strategic thinking, with each round increasing in difficulty
🧑💻 Sensor-Driven Challenges: Engage in activities that combine physical movement with technology, offering a unique and active play experience
Details:
When: Permanent
Where: Changi Airport Terminal 2
Price: From $9
Learn more here.
Ranger Buddies
Join the Ranger Buddies on a two-year global mission at PLQ Parkside, where children can tackle environmental challenges through a blend of real-life exploration and augmented reality. This initiative by Mandai X transforms urban spaces into interactive learning environments.
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Augmented Reality Integration: Use the Ranger Buddies app to embark on missions that combine physical activity with digital interactions.
🧑💻 Educational Gameplay: Participate in missions like "Trouble on Everest," where children learn about environmental issues through engaging challenges
Details:
When: From 22 April 2025
Where: PLQ Parkside at Paya Lebar Quarter
Price: Free
Learn more here.
Summer Holiday Coding Camps
Looking for a meaningful and unforgettable learning experience for your child? Look no further — this summer, we bring an MIT-inspired curriculum straight to your child’s hands in our CodingLab® Summer Holiday Coding Camps! 💡With a myriad of exciting courses for ages 7 to 18, your child will be spoilt for choice!
What tech is here? 🤔
🧑💻 Ages 7-9: Watch your child light up as they code their first animated Harry Potter movie scene, build a digital fidget spinner, and explore AI with a number plate reader!
🧑💻 Ages 10-12: Ready to invent the next BIG thing? From AI waste-sorting apps to 3D shape calculators and health monitoring tools — your child will bring ideas to life with our App Inventor, Python Junior, and Advanced Computer Scientists courses.
🧑💻 Ages 13-18: Give your teen a head start with real-world Python projects. They'll create algorithms like Google Maps route planners, build weather forecasting models, and even crack the code of the stock market!
With expert guidance from top-tier educators (including those from MIT, Carnegie Mellon, NUS, and NTU) and small class sizes, your child will cultivate a lifelong passion for coding and create memories that will last forever.
📢 Spots are filling fast—enrol today and give your child the tools to thrive in a digital future!
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: 2 June to 11 August 2025
Where: KAP Mall, Parkway Parade, United Square, Seletar Mall, Century Square, Online
Price: From $430.55
📢Competition Alert 📢
Want to put yourself against other coders in the local and/or global stage? This section is for you!
🌍⚙️ Major League Hacking (MLH) 2025 (Ages 13-18)
Calling all budding coders ages 13-18! Join the global MLH community and take part in exciting virtual hackathons happening all year round – right from the comfort of your home.
💡 What you’ll gain:
🌐 Global Exposure: Compete with students around the world in real-time hackathons.
🛠️ Learn by Doing: Tackle fun challenges, build projects, and receive live feedback.
🎯 No Prior Training Needed: Your Coding Lab foundation is all you need to get started!
✅ Eligibility:
Open to students aged 13 to 18 in 2025 (YOB 2007 – 2012)
💻 Format: Fully Online
👥 Grouping: To be confirmed – students can form their own teams or find teammates via the organiser's platform
🎓 All events are FREE to join
📌 Upcoming MLH Hackathons to check out:
🌍 Global Hack Week: Open Source Week
Collaborate on open-source projects with the global community.
📆 9 – 16 May 2025
📣 Whether your child is exploring coding for fun or building a portfolio, these hackathons are a great way to gain international exposure.
🔗 Join the MLH Discord here
💬 Not sure if your child is suitable? Please feel free to reach out to your child’s tutor!
To wrap up our #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth, here is a fun #TechFact!
Did you know that Facebook rewards you at least $500 for any security bug you find in their code, as per their Meta Bug Bounty? If you are looking for a side hustle, give this a go! (Source)
Bounties (payouts) received differ based on the perceived severity of the issue, with the minimum being $500 and the maximum (for Mobile RCE) being $300k!
If you haven’t seen our previous techtivity recommendations, check out our April #TechtivitiesOfTheMonth, which includes more cool tech-related activities you can do with friends and family!