Little Tech Explorers Challenge 2026 – In Partnership with Flying Cape & Crayola Creativity Week

Little hands, big adventures! Build stories, code, and create with ScratchJr. For kids aged 4-6.
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Competition Theme 2026: MY LITTLE ADVENTURE

Create a fun, interactive, and imaginative ScratchJr story project that brings your child’s adventures to life – from trips to the zoo and magical playgrounds to family holidays and talking pets!

In partnership with Flying Cape and Crayola Creativity Week, children will:

– Create: Plan and design their very own digital story using ScratchJr, combining characters, backgrounds, and animations with crayons and coding blocks.
– Imagine: Build confidence and creativity as they express ideas, sequence stories, and problem-solve in a guided, age-appropriate environment led by MOE-registered trainers.
– Shine: Present their story during the live Show & Tell session and celebrate their achievements with medals, prizes, and certificates.

PRIZES

Every child will be recognised for their creativity, effort, and storytelling skills.
Winners will walk away with prizes worth up to $700:
– Exciting educational STEM prizes
– Empire Code class vouchers
– Certificates of participation for all contestants
– Trophies & medals

COMPETITION DAY & AWARD CEREMONY

Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: Empire Code (River Valley) @ 8 Mohd Sultan Road, Singapore 238958

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration Deadline: Monday, 22 December 2025
For Ages 4 to 6
Competition Format: Individual & In-Person
Fee: $30 (includes T-shirt, certificate & prizes worth up to $700)

WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN IN OUR SCRATCHJR CODING COMPETITION TRAINING

Learn coding with Minecraft Education and Microsoft MakeCode at Empire Code Singapore
Storytelling and animation with ScratchJr
Kids
Creativity, imagination, and confidence
Kids learn sequencing skills through step-by-step activities that build strong problem-solving abilities
Sequencing and problem-solving skills
Kids gain early STEM exposure through hands-on activities that build strong foundations in science and technology
Early STEM exposure that builds strong foundations
SCRATCHJR CODING COMPETITION TRAINING

– Give your child the best preparation for the ScratchJr Coding Competition 2026 through our specially designed 10-hour training program!

– Each 2-hour class combines creativity, coding, and storytelling helping every child gain confidence while having fun.

Plus, every participant will receive a Crayola Gift Set worth $50!

COMPETITION TRAINING DETAILS

Available Dates:
Wednesdays 4pm – 6pm @ Novena/River Valley: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4
Saturdays 10am – 12pm @ Novena/River Valley: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sundays 1pm – 3pm @ Novena: January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1

Need alternative training dates? Contact us via WhatsApp at 8145 5004

Competition Training Details:
Duration: 10 hours total (2 hours × 5 sessions)
Venue: Empire Code @ Novena or River Valley

Class Requirements:
– Participants are to bring their own iPads with the ScratchJr app pre-installed (free to download)

TRAINING FEES

For just $300, your child enjoys 10 hours of immersive learning, healthy mid-class snacks and a complimentary Crayola art kit worth $50.

Enjoy a $30 early bird discount if you enrol for our competition training package before 20 December 2025.

Keen to sign up for our competition training? Contact us via WhatsApp at 8145 5004

PAST SCRATCHJR CODING COMPETITIONS IN SINGAPORE – HIGHLIGHTS

Winning projects were featured on social media and recognised by local partners. Photos and videos will be shared to highlight the excitement of the 2026 edition.

Winner - ScratchJR Competition
ScratchJR Competition Training Workshop

REGISTRATION

Ready to join Singapore’s most exciting ScratchJr Coding Competition?
Limited slots available – Register Now!

    After your submission, you will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive the email, please contact us at hello@empirecode.co

    *By completing the registration, you confirm your agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

    *By registering and participating in ScratchJr Coding Competition 2026, you grant Empire Code and its partners the right, title, and license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute the intellectual property generated from the competition.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    ScratchJr Coding Competition 2026 in Singapore

    1. What is ScratchJr Coding Competition 2026?
    It’s a creativity and coding challenge for preschoolers aged 4 to 6, hosted by Empire Code with MOE-registered trainers. In partnership with Crayola Creativity Week and Flying Cape, this year’s theme: My Little Adventure – invites children to turn their imagination into digital stories using ScratchJr, a beginner-friendly coding app designed for young creators.

    2. Why should my child join the ScratchJr Coding Competition in Singapore?
    This competition helps children develop creativity, confidence, and logical thinking through storytelling and coding. It’s the perfect first step into the world of technology where kids learn to plan stories, solve problems, and express ideas in a fun, guided environment that encourages both independence and imagination.

    3. When and where will the ScratchJr Coding Competition 2026 be held?
    The live competition takes place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 (9am–11am) at Empire Code River Valley.

    Training sessions will run for 5 weeks from 3 January – 4 February 2026, every Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday, with both morning (10am – 12pm) and afternoon (1pm – 3pm) or (4 – 6pm) sessions available. Available at both Novena and River Valley centres.

    4. How much does ScratchJr Coding Competition training cost in Singapore?
    The ScratchJr Coding Competition training costs $300 per child for a 10-hour training program. Healthy mid-class snacks and a complimentary Crayola art kit worth $50 are included.

    5. Does my child need coding experience?
    No, coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome, and our MOE-registered trainers guide kids step-by-step using ScratchJr.

    6. Is this competition useful for future DSA preparation?
    Yes. Even though your child is still in preschool, this experience introduces creativity, innovation, and problem-solving – key skills valued later in DSA Innovation and STEM tracks. It builds a strong foundation in communication and digital literacy.

    7. What can my child win?
    Participants stand a chance to win educational STEM kits, Empire Code class vouchers, trophies, and certificates, celebrating their creativity, imagination, and storytelling through coding.