Singapore’s Biggest Coding Olympics for Kids
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Build collaborative skills, implement problem solutions and develop computational thinking.
Push your child’s potential by signing up for Singapore’s first Coding Olympics, 1-6 August 2023. Organized by Singapore Science Center Global, the competition aims to develop confident problem solvers, foster creativity and improve academic performance.
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Why Join Singapore Coding Olympics

Coding Olympics Singapore is the biggest online coding event.
  • Live coding lessons (4 days)
  • Coding competition at the national level (2 days)
  • More than $1000 worth of prizes up for grabs
  • Receive an e-Certificate upon completion

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how to write real code (not block coding) and understand key coding concepts
  • Build collaborative skills
  • Implement problem solutions using a programming language
  • Develop computational thinking
No prior coding experience is required to participate in this competition as the course is designed to prepare the students for the final competition.

Categories

  • A: 9-10 years old (P3-4)
  • B: 11-12 years old (P5-6)
  • C: 8 years old (P2)

Prize

  • 1st – $200 ( Toys“R”Us vouchers ) & e-cert from SSCG indicating champion for COS2023
  • 2nd – $150 ( Toys“R”Us vouchers ) & e-cert from SSCG indicating 1st runner-up for COS2023
  • 3rd – $100 ( Toys“R”Us vouchers ) & e-cert from SSCG indicating 2nd runner-up for COS2023
  • 4th – 20th – $10 Curiosity Voucher & e-cert from SSCG indicating top 20 for COS2023

Itinerary

Training Dates (Online Live sessions)

Tuesday – Friday, 1-4 Aug, 4pm to 5:30pm

  • Day 1 – Learning
    Complete first 30 games of Coding Adventure (90 minutes)
  • Day 2 – Learning
    Complete 31-60 of Coding Adventure (90 minutes)
  • Day 3 – Learning
    Complete 61-75 of Coding Adventure (90 minutes)
  • Day 4 – Warm-up
    Re-do key challenges in Skill Mode (90 minutes)

Competition Date
(Segregated sessions)

  • Day 5 – Competition Day 1
    (60 minutes)
    Sat 5 Aug, 8:30am to 06:00pm
  • Day 6 – Competition Day 2
    (60 minutes)
    Sat 6 Aug, 8:30am to 06:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions

No coding experience is required. All the child needs is basic computer handling skills, a desktop or laptop and stable internet connection.

Your kids will learn to write real-world coding language called CoffeeScript- it’s a simplified version of JavaScript designed for early coders. Students can move on to JavaScript / java easily after learning CoffeeScript.

The training will cover fundamentals of coding using CodeMonkey Coding Adventure Part I – Students will write codes and help a monkey catch bananas over 75 fun-filled challenges. Throughout the game, they will meet cute characters as they learn coding fundamentals of objects, loops, variables, array indexing and for loops. There are also personalized hints and tips included throughout the process.

*Includes Skill Mode Part I – additional 75 challenges. CODING CONCEPTS – Covering Sequencing, Objects, Loops, Variables, Array Indexing, For Loops

Both training and competition will be held via Facebook Live and YouTube channel. Login access will be given at least 1 week prior to the actual event.

Although this program is curated for P2 to 6, the platform used for this program is meant for ages 7 to 12. We highly recommend your child to participate and explore their interest in coding and gain exposure at this nation-wide level event.

Participants must prepare the following:

  • A computer desktop or laptop preinstalled with the latest version of the web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc
  • Stable internet connection
  • Facebook account for the Facebook “live” (using parents account is allowed) or YouTube account for viewing via YouTube channel

  • 1.5 GHz Core2 Duo or equivalent
  • 2GB RAM
  • At least 1280 x 720 screen resolution

All participants will receive their log-in credentials through their registered email between 27 July 2023 to 31 July 2023. It will include the username, password, and website links to the virtual coding training & competition.

Winners will be contacted within 4 to 6 weeks at the end of the competition and prizes mailed to their given Singapore address.

E-certificate(s) of Participation issued by Singapore Science Centre Global will be given to all participants who have completed the competition within 6 to 8 weeks after the competition.

Please note that there is strictly no refund for all purchases of Coding Olympics from KooBits.

Yes, there’ll be video recording of the live stream on YouTube or Facebook channel, allowing you to access the content and attend the sessions at your convenience.

Certainly! In case you are unable to participate in the live sessions, you will have the option to complete the assignments afterward at your own pace.

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