The American Club 2022/2023 Annual Report

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS The month of December 2022 was dedicated to creating memorable experiences for families and friends. The Club kicked off with a revamped Youth Express event, focusing on pre-event celebrations at The Quad Studios. Photobooth opportunities, bouncy castles, balloon twisting, and face painting kept Members engaged before the Club’s signature open-top bus tour around Orchard Road. Next, the Club launched Jingle Bowl, a Christmas bowling event, and concluded the Christmas celebrations with Yuletide Magic, a family-friendly event held at The Galbraith Ballroom, featuring various activities for all ages.

Families bond over building a gingerbread house

ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUTH & BOWLING FACILITIES

At the beginning of the year, the Club made enhancements to the Youth & Bowling facilities, aiming to provide an improved Member experience. The furniture at The Bowling Alley underwent an upholstery refresh, two new arcade games were acquired for The Quad, and new sensory toys were added to The Quad Poolside.

TAC Bowling Alley

LAUNCH OF THE TINY THINKERS SERIES The Tiny Thinkers Series was conceptualized towards the end of FY2023, offering additional weekend programs for Junior Members. These hands-on workshops aim to unleash children’s creativity while incorporating educational elements. Given its success, The Tiny Thinkers series is set to expand in the upcoming year.

Build-A-Terrarium, a Tiny Thinkers Series workshop

CHILD SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY As the Club aims to build a strong foundation of competent Team Members, the Youth team underwent various training programs to foster teamwork, establish system procedures, and set a benchmark for success. Notably, all Youth Team Members completed the child protection awareness course organized by Childsafeguarding.com, a reputable organization that has conducted training programs in Singapore for staff members from schools such as Singapore American School.

THE AMERICAN CLUB SINGAPORE ANNUAL REPORT 2022 / 2023