About Ranger Buddies
Ranger Buddies aims to nurture every child into an everyday hero that champions conservation and sustainability. Our ecosystem of experiences builds confidence, character strengths, and the ability to drive positive change. We hope to inspire children to care for wildlife and our Earth through small, positive daily actions that are built into everyday missions.
Ranger Buddies proudly originates from Singapore and aspires to spark change in the region and the world.
Nurturing Thriving and Responsible Global Citizens
OUR BELIEF
We believe in a world where every child, every day, everywhere is passionate about exploration and discovery, is inspired to protect wildlife and our Earth, and is empowered to fuel positive change for themselves, others and the world.
OUR mission
We strive to be a trusted partner that supports every child to drive positive impact every day. Through a suite of innovative Phygital offerings that blend physical and digital experiences, we aim to support every child with multiple learning opportunities, and empower them with the right mindset, values and character strengths to thrive.
OUR ROOTS
We leverage decades of expertise from the world’s leading zoological institutions – Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders and Singapore Zoo. With a wealth of experience in engaging families through our “living classrooms”, we are now exporting this beyond our parks, infusing a healthy dose of technology and the latest pedagogies into our ecosystem of experiences.
OUR APPROACH
In today’s world, future-readiness means having the right character values and skillsets to thrive. Our programme is based on the latest pedagogical and behavioural science research and helps every child acquire important socioemotional strengths that they will help them to navigate a volatile and uncertain world and be a hero for our earth.
WHAT ARE THE C.O.U.R.A.G.E. STRENGTHS?
C.O.U.R.A.G.E stands for being Curious, Optimistic, Undaunted, Resourceful, Adaptable, Gritty and Empathetic. These strengths are necessary for children to be future-ready and responsible global citizens. Mission activities are designed so as to help your child embody these strengths and be a hero every day for themselves, for others and for the world.
Our Experts
Dr Jacqueline Chung
Senior Director (Leadership Development) of Anglican Preschool Services
Dr Jacqueline Chung holds a PhD in early childhood education and is an ECDA Fellow who trains, coaches, and mentors EC leaders. She received an ECDA award and Exchange Leadership Initiative (ELI) recognition for her outstanding leadership contributions. Beyond leadership development, she is passionate about the arts and advocates for inclusion in preschools. Jacqueline was the first in Asia to become a certified trainer of Key to Learning, a Vygotskian approach to early childhood education, and she is also a Gallup Strengths coach.
Prof Leo Tan
Professor Emeritus, National University of Singapore
Prof Tan is a marine biologist by training. His research interests lie in ecology, taxonomy, conservation, mangrove regeneration and science education. He was Professor of Biological Sciences at NUS and NTU, Director of the Singapore Science Centre, Dean of Science and the Director of NIE and Chairman of the National Parks Board.