Event Type: Event

Charity Golf 2024

128 golfers gathered on 11 July 2023 at Laguna National Golf Resort Club to hit a hole-in-one for families in Singapore at Focus on the Family Singapore’s annual Charity Golf event.

Golf supporters teed off in support of Focus Singapore’s preventative and upstream work to divorce-proof marriages and nurture resilient parent-child connections to raise stronger youth and young adults in our nation.

Besides novelty games, golfers also attended a meaningful post-event appreciation dinner and received affirmation and encouragement to persevere with regard to investing intentional time and effort in their marriage.

Guest-of-Honour, Mr Seah Kian Peng, Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC and Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Social and Family Development, graced the event.

He shared: “I started supporting Focus on the Family Singapore in 2015 and it is heartening to see the good work it has achieved over the years and how the organisation has grown. And this year, we also saw a successful change of guard as new leadership took over.”

“On a personal note, this year marks my 35th wedding anniversary, and like all relationships, it requires a lot of giving and taking. This said, giving is a real blessing.”

Thanks to the generous sponsors who gave willingly, the event raised over $191,000 including corporate sponsorships, individual giving and sale of flights.

This was Focus on the Family Singapore’s eighth Charity Golf Tournament, with Auto Servizio Italia Services (ASI) as its Hole-In-One sponsor.

Managing Director of Auto Servizio Italia Services, Eric Sim, shared, “Auto Servizio Italia’s foundation is strengthened by the timeless principles of family values and serves as the driving force behind every aspect of our company’s mission.

With a sense of pride, we extend our sponsorship to this extraordinary event in partnership with Focus on the Family, aimed at making a positive impact on society, and cultivating our future generations.”

Chairman of Focus on the Family Singapore, Mr Tony Soh, said, “While families are not perfect and family life can be unpredictable and chaotic at times, a loving and nurturing family environment can be a safe sanctuary across life stages and provide many moments of deep joy and holistic richness, even as we navigate through life and its many winding paths.”

He adds, “As Focus Singapore sharpens our strategies and double down on our efforts to strengthen marriages, deepen parent-child relationships and cultivate the next generation of family champions, we are committed to work together with the government and our valued partners to build a brighter future for Singapore.”

Take a swing for Family!


DATE: Wed, 27 Mar 2024

VENUE: To be advised

FLIGHT SPONSORSHIP DETAILS:  To be advised


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All donations of $50 and above qualify for 250% tax rebate.

For more information, please contact June at June.Koh@family.org.sg, or 9777 4976.

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FamChamps Camp Experience 2023

FAMCHAMPS CAMP EXPERIENCE TIMELINE

The annual FamChamps Camp is a launchpad towards an 8-month experience that will provide experiential learning, equipping, and envisioning for youths to understand and strengthen their present and future families.

Phases of the FamChamps Camp Experience
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PHASE 1: FamChamps Camp
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PHASE 2: FamChamps Training
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PHASE 3: FamChamps Awards

Phase 1: FamChamps Camp – 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2023

A residential camp that introduces students to fundamental family values and the importance of family, and equip them with practical handles to build stronger relationships at home. The camp programme includes:

  • FamQuestTM: A “family game” with life decisions pertinent to the family.
  • Family Life Workshops: Equipping sessions for youths to acknowledge and appreciate their present family, and to hope for their future family.
  • Family Dialogues: Heartfelt sharing of lived experiences by family experts and social service practitioners.
  • Youth Mentoring: Daily debrief and mentoring by trusted youth mentors.
  • Honour Night: An opportunity for students to pay tribute to parents and parental involvements.

 

Phase 2: FamChamps Training

The experiential learning continues under the guidance of youth mentors with:

  • FamChamps Assemble: Ongoing conversations and equipping on pertinent family topics or issues.
  • Family Challenge: To reinforce their learning at camp, students are strongly encouraged to apply the principles learnt during the camp in their own homes. 
  • Family Service Project (by school group): Ground-up initiative by students to promote family at the school or community level (e.g. foster parent-child bonding by organising a family carnival in school, raise funds for a family cause)*.

*The Family Service Project can be counted towards students’ Values in Action (VIA) contribution.

Phase 3: FamChamps Awards

An awards ceremony to celebrate students’ completion of the FamChamps Camp Experience, as well as to recognise their achievements in championing family. Government ministries, corporate and community partners will be present to participate and witness the commissioning of our young family champions. 

FAMCHAMPS CAMP 2023 DETAILS

 

DATES: 31 Oct to 3 Nov 2023

VENUE: The Girls' Brigade HQ
795 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534667

PRICE:
Early Bird* - $300/student

Regular Rate - $370/student

* Early Bird is open from 
10 Aug to 15 Sep 2023

A minimum of 5 students is required for group registration.

Registration is full!

We have reached full capacity. Please leave your details on our Interest List for FamChamps Camp Experience 2024. 

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FamChamps is a youth movement that raises youths who believe in, live out and champion Family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

Group registration is applicable for schools registering for 5 students and above. 

We encourage you to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that your personal and school schedules are clear for FamChamps Camp. There will be no refunds* for cancellations.  

 

Requests for transfer of registration will be accepted until 14 days before the start of the FamChamps Camp (i.e. Wed, 18 Oct 2023). Please inform us at Chelsea.Cheng@family.org.sg.

 

*The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the camp due to unforeseen circumstances. Every effort, however, will be made to inform participants as soon as possible of the change. For cancellation of camp by the Organiser, fees will be refunded in full.

FamChamps Camp Experience is an 8-month journey that requires commitment, initiative and intentionality to complete its 3 phases. We would encourage schools to send in youths who have a passion for Family and will be motivated to participate in the Camp, Family Challenges and Family Service Project.

All meals catered for the camp will be Halal certified. For other dietary requirements such as food and medical allergies, please indicate clearly on the Registration Form so that the Organiser may look into it accordingly. 

A packing list will be provided after registration is confirmed. 

Please indicate if you would prefer for the Organiser to send an invoice to the group coordinator via email or to e-invoice the school/community group. All fees are charged in Singapore Dollars.

Honour Night is a special event in the FamChamps Camp programme for camp participants to express appreciation to their parents for the irreplaceable role parents play in their lives, through simple and fun facilitator-led games and activities. Parents’ presence at Honour Night will mean so much to the camper as they embark on this journey of understanding the importance of Family. 

Honour Night is happening on Thu, 2 Nov 2023. More details to follow.

Honour Night is an intentional time set aside for campers and their parents. It is highly recommended that both parents attend Honour Night together with the camper (i.e. max. 3 persons), and dedicate that time to the camper.

 

However, we understand if there is a need for one of the parents to attend to younger siblings or other family members. In these circumstances, please ensure that one parent attends the event in full together with the camper.

We have a child-minding programme catered for campers' younger siblings from the age of 3 years old to 12 years old. Campers would need to indicate the attendance of their younger sibling(s) on their individual registration form. 

We highly encourage one or both of the camper’s parents to attend the event as it is meant for them to appreciate and honour their parents. If the camper’s parents are unable to attend because of special reasons, we would recommend a guardian or close adult family member to attend in place of parents.  

There is no additional cost to attend Honour Night as it is part of the camp programme. All campers will receive the Honour Night materials that are included in the camp fees, whether or not parents attend the event.

Please indicate your commitment to attend Honour Night on the Parental/Guardian Consent Form that will be given to the camper. More details will be provided later.

We have reached capacity. Indicate your interest for 2024 below!

Date with Dad

What is the best gift you can give your daughter?

There are approximately 678 weeks from the time your daughter is born until she becomes a teen.

Staying connected with your daughter

Every day and every week matters. Your daughter is growing up — FAST!

Especially to the Dads, how you choose to nurture your father-daughter relationship will impact the way she sees herself, and her outlook on future relationships. To support your daughter’s transitions to teen-hood confidently, your daughter needs your presence and affirmation. 

Whether you are a Mum who desires to see your husband spend quality time with your daughter, or you could be a Dad who wants to do something different for your father-daughter relationship, Date with Dad is a carefully curated experience, just for you!

Invite your daughter on an unforgettable date!
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Engage in deeper sharing about growing up experiences and treasured values.
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Connect through interactive games and activities designed to spark conversations.
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Create memories through special rite-of-passage moments during the event.

Date with Dad’s back!

For Dads and their daughter (11yo and above)

For the past 12 years, Date with Dad has been one of Focus’ signature events, where fathers are given an opportunity to affirm and celebrate their teen daughter’s milestone and journey to becoming a confident young woman.

Father-daughter pairs can look forward to:

  • A 3-course High Tea at Hilton Singapore Orchard
  • Meaningful engagement through activities and games
  • Honest conversations facilitated through conversation starters
  • Deepened connections through a special affirmation and presentation of handwritten letters

Registration is open!


Early Bird Promo: $195 per pair (U.P. $240 per pair)

Early Bird registration will be open till 1 Oct.

Registration fee includes a 3-course High Tea and a special memento.

Find out more!

ParentEd is a parent education initiative from Focus on the Family Singapore.

Impact Stories

Here are what some participants had to say after attending this event

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

Date with Dad is a one-on-one event which allows you to establish that significant relationship with your daughter and give her your undivided attention.

 

If you have a younger daughter, you may wish to attend this event with her next year. 

Date with Dad is designed for dads to have deeper connections with daughters heading into their tweens and teenhood. 

 

You may wish to wait till your daughter is older so she will experience the full benefits of the programme.

The recommended maximum age for daughters is 16yo as this event celebrates the important milestone of teen daughters becoming young women.

Research from Institute of Family Studies has shown that there is a unique bond between a father and his daughter — the father-daughter relationship greatly influences a girl’s developing self-image and approach to future romantic relationships.

 

If you are not a father or are looking for a bonding event with your son, do check out The Select: Mission 1114, a parent-child adventure designed for parent and tween (11-14yo). 

Find a flat surface, place a ruler on your daughter's ring or middle finger and measure the width to determine the size of her ring.

 
 

There are 10 ring sizes, ranging from 1.60cm to 1.90cm, for you to choose from on the registration form. If the ring does not fit your daughter's finger, you will have the opportunity to do an exchange on the event day.

We encourage you to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that you and your daughter's schedules are clear for Date with Dad. There will be no refunds* for cancellations or no-shows.

 

Requests for transfer of registration will be accepted until 3 Nov 2023.

 

Please email at Xingqi.Lu@family.org.sg 

 

*The Organiser reserves the rights to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Every effort, however, will be made to inform participants as soon as possible of the change. For cancellation of event by the Organiser, fees will be refunded in full.

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Best Date Ever

Re-Connect & Re-Ignite the Romance

“We’re both caught up in our work and would spend the weekends only to recharge and laze at home. I wanted to… reignite our relationship and to create new experiences.”

When was the last time you and your spouse had a really great date?

One that didn’t just revolve around discussing the kids, or rushed through so you could fulfil errands afterwards?

Do you reminisce when love was first sparked, enjoying long, chill dates with time for deep connection and good conversations?

We’ve prepared Best Date Ever, a special event for couples married 10 years and under, so all you need to do is dress up, turn up and enjoy yourselves together.

Let us host you with a thoughtful programme, while reviving romance and relishing each other’s attention and company. Come and create wonderful memories to strengthen your family’s foundation.

Relax, re-connect and renew the intimacy in your marriage at the Best Date Ever.

Unplug from the day-to-day routine and focus on each other. The special dinner experience offers an opportunity for couples to:
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Spend special, one-on-one time over a dinner meal
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Bond over fun and meaningful couple activities
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Express affection and appreciation for each other  
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Deepen connections over intimate conversations
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Generate anticipation for the next date or couple time

Gary & Joanna Koh

Gary and Joanna present a dynamic approach in talking about love and life. Gary’s sense of humour vs. Joanna’s straight-talking approach are so different, yet both have the same passion of helping families and relationships thrive. Gary is a family counsellor and Joanna has served as CEO of local charity, Focus on the Family Singapore, for 21 years.

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How was your Best Date Ever? Share your experience with us! 

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More information can be found on our FAQs. For further enquiries, please call 6336 1444 or email Xingqi.Lu@family.org.sg.

Connect2 is an initiative by Focus on the Family Singapore to help married couples nurture and grow their relationship.

Impact Stories

Here are what some participants had to say after attending the event

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

Through the thoughtful programme, participants will be guided to revive romance and relish each other's company through:

• Couple Activities 
• Connections: Conversations
• Commitment: Letter-writing

The Best Date Ever Kit includes materials needed during the programme and for future dates.

Although our event is targeted at couples who have been married for 10 years or less, we welcome all married couples regardless of the duration of marriage to join us for this event.

We won’t be serving alcohol at the dinner. Soft drinks, coffee and tea will be available throughout the dinner.

The 4-course Western menu does not contain pork or lard. If you require a Halal-certified meal, or if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please let us know in the registration form.

We encourage you to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that yours and your spouse's schedules are clear for Best Date Ever. There will be no refunds* for cancellations.
 
Requests for transfer of registration will be accepted until 23 Aug. Please email us at Xingqi.Lu@family.org.sg.
 
*The Organiser reserves the rights to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Every effort, however, will be made to inform participants as soon as possible of the change. For cancellation of event by the Organiser, fees will be refunded in full.
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