National OAE Masterplan
Explore the National OAE Masterplan and OAE landscape that shapes outdoor education in Singapore
Singapore’s Unique OAE Scene
An estimated 218,000 students participate in OAE programmes and adventure pursuits annually. The Ministry of Education (MOE) Outdoor Adventure Learning Centres (OALCs) and Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) support 90,000 students through various camps and programmes. About 40 commercial OAE providers support an additional 128,000 students whilst also catering to numerous youths and adults engaged in recreational adventure activities.
On 23 February 2024, MOE announced the consolidation of eight OAE sites to four locations, which will allow schools to conduct upper primary and lower secondary cohort camps at these sites. Together, these four locations are projected to fully meet the camping needs of some 100,000 students participating in cohort camps and uniformed group programmes each year, from 2032 onwards.
The National OAE (NOAE) Masterplan
The National Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) Masterplan was announced during Budget and Committee of Supply 2016 to promote holistic youth development through an OAE pathway from primary to post-secondary level.
Who is involved in the OAE Masterplan?
Key partners include public agencies, private providers, and community stakeholders from MOE, Outward Bound Singapore, Outdoor Learning and Adventure Education Association, Republic Polytechnic, SportSG, and technical experts across different fields.
Why is the OAE Masterplan important?
The Masterplan supports youth development by providing meaningful outdoor education experiences that build interpersonal skills, environmental awareness, and resilience in young people. It also creates clear career pathways for OAE practitioners in a growing, professional industry that serves Singapore's broader education goals.