U.S. West Coast "AI Innovation Camp"

• Hands-on workshops at UCLA.

• Explore labs, libraries, and learning spaces.

• Experience the academic environment of a world-class university.

• Mentor-led, hands-on PBL sessions at UCLA.

• From idea to prototype to presentation

• create a real innovation project and discover how technology can improve everyday life.

• Explore 700+ hands-on exhibits at the Exploratorium.

• Discover the Space Shuttle Endeavour and Mars exploration exhibits at the California Science Center.

• Experience the full journey of innovation —

  from creative discovery to space exploration

• Visit Stanford, UCLA, and more.

• Experience their academic culture and educational environment.

• Gain inspiration and begin shaping future academic goals

• Explore the innovation culture of Google, Intel, and Apple.

• See a Falcon 9 booster up close at SpaceX headquarters.

• Experience the energy of cutting-edge technology and imagine what the future may bring.

• Take part in a local community service project.

• Experience the culture of community service in the United States.

• Gain meaningful service experience and receive a volunteer certificate.

• Spend a full day exploring Universal Studios Hollywood.

• Experience cutting-edge filmmaking technology, immersive attractions, and the creative world of Hollywood.

• Explore San Francisco, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway 1, and other iconic West Coast landmarks.

• Discover a rich blend of scenery and culture while creating lasting memories.

Meet at the airport, take an international flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel. Check in, adjust to the time difference, and rest.

✈️ SQ032 · Singapore Changi T3 – San Francisco (SFO) · 09:15 – 07:50

Exploratorium Experience:

Step into San Francisco's #1 hands-on science museum, featuring over 700 interactive exhibits. Control light and shadow, interact with AI, and explore the pitch-black Tactile Dome and Light Play Studio — where curiosity meets scientific discovery. Learn physics, optics, and tech principles through play, and ignite your imagination.

San Francisco City Walk:

Stroll through the "City by the Bay" — a romantic cultural gem, mild year-round and blooming with beauty, often called "America's favorite city."

Wander down Lombard Street, the world's most crooked street — eight sharp Z-turns on a 40-degree slope, lined with colorful flowers. Climb to the top for sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower.

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As evening falls, visit the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Sit by the shore and take in the stunning bay sunset — a classic San Francisco moment to remember.

Stanford University:

Founded in 1891, Stanford is recognized as one of the world's finest universities. It has produced founders of HP, Google, Yahoo, and Nike, along with 30 billionaire entrepreneurs and 17 astronauts — and it ranks among the top universities for producing U.S. Congress members.

With its beautiful campus and vibrant academic atmosphere, students will experience firsthand this dream institution that "develops leaders for the world" — and plant the seed of their own future ambitions.

Silicon Valley：

As the global capital of electronics and computing,Silicon Valley is home to countless high-tech startups and giants like Google, Apple, Meta, Intel, and Tesla.

Backed by the research power of nearby Stanford and UC Berkeley, this region stands at the center of global tech innovation. Step into this dynamic ecosystem where science, technology, and production converge — witness how technology transforms the world, and ignite your vision for the future of innovation.

Cruise along the legendary Highway 1, hugging the west coast's thousand-mile shoreline. On one side, the vast Pacific stretches in endless blue; on the other, rolling green hills and scenic ranchlands unfold — earning its title as the world's most beautiful road.

Enter the famed 17-Mile Drive along the Gold Coast, where nature's wonders await: Bird Rock covered in seabirds, sea lions lounging on the shore, and the iconic Lone Cypress — a 250-year-old tree standing firm against the wind on a rugged cliff. Take in the world-class Pebble Beach Golf Links, with its carpet-like greens framed by the boundless ocean and sky.

Carmel-by-the-Sea:

Stroll through this charming fairy-tale town, filled with art galleries, boutique shops, and cozy cafés — the perfect picture of laid-back West Coast living. After a day of breathtaking coastal scenery, continue the journey to Los Angeles, check in, and rest up.

International Volunteer Experience:

Join a local children's hunger relief foundation in Los Angeles. Work alongside American residents to repackage donated supplies from communities across the country, destined for children and families in need around the world.

Receive a volunteer certificate while developing social responsibility and a broader global perspective through community service.

California Science Center:

Immerse yourself in one of the West Coast’s leading interactive science destinations.

Space Exploration & Rocket Science: Get up close with NASA's JPL Mars rovers and the Cassini probe, see real SpaceX Dragon capsules and rocket engines, and learn how these spacecraft explore unknown worlds. Test Newton's laws and rocket propulsion principles through hands-on interactive exhibits.

Frontier Tech & AI: Explore the robotics zone — operate AI-driven robotic arms and automation systems, and discover how machines "think" and execute tasks.

GAME ON! Science & Sports Exhibit: 25 interactive experiences that reveal the science behind human performance and physical motion.

SpaceX Headquarters Visit:

This is more than a tour — it's a glimpse into the future. Stand face-to-face with an authentic Falcon 9 booster, trace the burn marks left by reentry into Earth's atmosphere, and feel the raw power of engineering and physics. From reusable rocket technology to the blueprint for Mars colonization, this experience fires up not just engines, but students' boundless curiosity and ambition for scientific discovery.

Known as the "Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles," Universal Studios Hollywood is the only theme park that combines an active movie and TV production studio with thrilling attractions. Walk through iconic film sets, meet beloved animated characters and superheroes, and experience the dream-making magic of Hollywood blockbusters up close.

Morning: UCLA Campus Tour

Led by current UCLA students or mentors, explore the campus, including Powell Library, Bunche Hall, engineering buildings, and creative labs. Become familiar with the learning environment and experience the academic atmosphere of one of the world’s leading public universities.

Afternoon: Group Innovation Project Launch

Students form teams (or are assigned by mentors), with each group selecting a real-world problem to solve — such as improving study efficiency, developing an eco-friendly invention, or designing a smart campus device.

Under mentor guidance, conduct initial needs analysis, break down tasks, set project milestones, and begin building a basic prototype framework.

Morning: Innovation Workshop

Led by professional innovation mentors, students engage in hands-on experimental activities to learn basic maker tools and design methods — sparking creativity and mastering simple fabrication skills. Specific experiments will be arranged based on the course schedule.

Afternoon: Project Deepening & Mentoring

Each team applies the morning's skills to their own innovation project, refining prototype functionality. Mentors provide one-on-one guidance, help troubleshoot technical challenges, and encourage iterative design improvements.

Morning: Project Sprint

Under mentor guidance, each team completes hardware and software debugging, functional testing, and performance optimisation. Teams also prepare presentation materials and refine their English project presentations, clearly explaining the project background, design concept, and solutions to technical challenges in preparation for the final showcase.

Afternoon: Innovation Project Showcase

Each team takes the stage to deliver a 5–8 minute English presentation, demonstrate their project, and confidently answer questions — showcasing teamwork and talent.

Professional mentors provide feedback on innovation, technical execution, teamwork, and other key areas, helping students reflect on their learning and progress. Each student receives a UCLA Innovation Workshop Participation Certificate to commemorate this milestone.

Morning: Innovation Lab Tour
Visit a local Los Angeles innovation workshop/lab, led by USC mentors or student guides. Explore advanced facilities — 3D printing, robotics, electronics fabrication, and more.

Participate in a mini hands-on workshop (e.g., circuit soldering, robot programming, or laser cutting design) toexperience a university-level innovation environment.

Afternoon: Westwood Village Walk

Stroll through the charming Westwood Village near UCLA — browse shops, pick up souvenirs, and capture the best memories of this study journey.

Evening: Private transfer to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), marking the successful conclusion of the West Coast university innovation study tour. Depart for home.

Departing in the early morning hours, students fly across the International Date Line while catching up on rest. Upon arrival, they return home to share their unforgettable journey — the discoveries, the friendships, and the memories — with family and friends.

✈️SQ037 · Los Angeles (LAX) – Singapore Changi (SIN) · 22:05 – 07:55+2

• Complete a hands-on innovation project at UCLA and develop design thinking and practical problem-solving skills.

• Receive a UCLA Innovation Workshop Participation Certificate to enrich your academic profile.

• Experience university-level innovation activities and explore 3D printing, robotics, coding, and other emerging technologies.

• Present your project in English to strengthen communication, presentation, and logical thinking skills.

• Explore leading universities including Stanford and UCLA and gain inspiration for future academic goals.
  

• Discover the innovation culture of Silicon Valley through visits to leading technology companies such as Google and Intel.

• Experience interactive science museums and explore developments in AI and technology.
  Discover iconic West Coast landmarks while experiencing diverse cultures and natural landscapes.

• Take part in a U.S. community service experience and receive a volunteer certificate.
  

• Work collaboratively on an innovation project to strengthen teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  

• Develop independence, self-management, and cross-cultural communication through an overseas study experience.
  

• Learn to think creatively and use technology to solve real-world problems.

• Experience American campus life and broaden your international perspective.
  

• Meet new friends, learn together, and build meaningful connections.

• Step outside your comfort zone and develop greater confidence and independence.

• Return home with new skills, new perspectives, and unforgettable memories.

◼︎ Curious young makers who love exploring, building, and creating

◼︎ Students aspiring to attend leading U.S. universities
◼︎ Students looking to build confidence and strengthen communication skills
◼︎ Students seeking meaningful extracurricular experiences to enrich their profiles
◼︎ Aspiring global citizens eager to broaden their horizons

Ages: 8–17

Dates: see the departures on this page

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