A signature mid-year event for schools
Get ready for the most exciting brain-powered adventure yet! BrainFest 2026 returns with an exciting new adventure: The Whimsical Ocean Rescue!
| Activity | Activity Type | Duration |
| The Whimsical Ocean Rescue | Mass Escape Game | 1h 15min |
| Unlocking the Secrets of Ocean Life | Mass Workshop | 45min |
| Ms Samanta Ray’s Discovery Journal | Self-guided Gallery Trail | 1h |
| Date | What's Included | Cost |
| 19 - 28 May (weekdays) | Mass Escape Game, Gallery Trail & Mass Workshop |
Local Schools: Subsidised Price: $10/student (Usual Price: $25/student)
Private Institutions: Subsidised Price: $12/student (Usual Price: $30/student) |
Important Note:
| Venue: | Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall |
| Duration: | 1h 15min (including pre- and post- activity briefing) |
| Capacity: | Max. 200 pax/session |
| Age Group: | Suitable for Pri 4 and above |
You and your classmates are young sea creatures on an educational adventure with your beloved teacher Ms Samanta Ray when disaster strikes! A fierce ocean current sweeps you all away, and Ms Samanta Ray crashes into jagged rocks while protecting you, leaving her badly injured.
Now it's up to YOU and your team to save the day! Navigate dangerous ocean depths, crack challenging puzzles, and uncover hidden mysteries as you race to collect magical healing ingredients.
In this mass escape game, students will be tested on the following soft skills from various puzzles:
This is a team-based game, each team should have 4 to 5 members. Please form the groups before attending.
Depending on your booking size, there may be more than one school group playing the game together.
| Venue: | Science Centre Singapore, Marquee |
| Duration: | 45min |
| Capacity: | Max. 200 pax/session |
| Age Group: | Suitable for Pri 4 and above |
Dive deep into marine biology! In this hands-on DNA workshop, you'll become molecular detectives, cracking genetic codes and experiencing how DNA creates the incredible diversity of ocean life.
Learning Objectives:
Depending on your booking size, there may be more than one school attending the workshop together.
| Venue: | Science Centre Singapore, Exhibition Galleries |
| Duration: | 1h |
Dive into Ms Manta Ray's fascinating research journal documenting her discoveries about ocean science and marine biology! Follow her scientific adventures through Science Centre galleries, uncovering secrets about science, ocean ecosystems, and underwater mysteries.
You may refer to the circular HERE for more information, including suggested links to the curriculum in Annex A.
Click HERE to book your slots. A confirmation will be sent by email if your booking is successful.
If you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Fizah (norafizah_normin@science.edu.sg) or Ms Jamie (jamie_kok@science.edu.sg).
This event is partially supported by grant funding from Illumina Corporate Foundation. Illumina Corporate Foundation has had no involvement in the development, drafting, or review of this programme and should not be held responsible for any content, inaccuracies, or omissions contained within.