Planning for your children’s upcoming June holiday program?
How about giving them a different type of learning experience this June? We are Singapore’s first gems museum showcasing rocks, minerals and gemstones from around the world! We have prepared a special workshop for your children to learn all about gems through the Junior Rockstars Program.
֎ Learn about the Rock Cycle (Earth Science).
֎ Touch & feel many gems(Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, etc) from all over the world!
֎ Appreciate the art & science behind gems (gemology) through the use of scientific equipment & fun activities!
The Junior Rockstars is a 3-hour holiday program designed for children from 7 to 12 years old. In this gem adventure, your children will get to experience the beauty of science and art of gemstones!
They will learn through observing and touching different types of gems, unusual rocks and minerals from all over the world.Using multi-sensory learning aspects, there will be hands-on activities such as using of microscope and growing of crystals to give your children a fun and interactive way to understand gem crystals.
Key learning include:
• Understanding rock cycle and gems formation through science.
• Investigate how crystals are grown.
• Determine what is a real gem and a fake gem.
• The art of rocks, gems and minerals.
The Junior Rockstars June Holiday Program Details:
Date: 12 June 2019 Wednesday
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: The Gem Museum @ 26 Kandahar Street Level 2 Singapore 198888
Fees: $78/- (Includes)
– The Gem Museum Limited Edition Tote Bag
– Printed booklet
– Map with gemstone stickers
– Crystal Growing Materials
– Tumbled Rock Art Materials
– Snacks
Join our gem adventure and let your child enjoy an unforgettable learning experience this June!
Seats are limited. Sign up today!
Why learn about gemstones at The Gem Museum?
– The Gem Museum is the first and most comprehensive gems and mineral museum in Singapore opened to the public.
– The Gem Museum focuses on the “Mine to Market” journey of a gemstone, educating the general public on the pipeline of a gemstone, and understanding authenticity, quality and value.
– Our Junior Rockstars holiday program gives children a glimpse into the world of gemmology. Gemmology is the study of gemstones. This is a multi-disciplinary subject which includes chemistry, physics, crystallography, mineralogy, as well as arts and design of the cutting and manufacturing of gems and jewellery.