Introduction
Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, UKM (PPpN UKM) also known as Malaysia National Gifted Centre, is located within the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) campus in Bangi, Selangor. Every year, this centre organises the Junior School Enrichment Programme (JSEP) aiming to help young kids develop their potential and become critical thinkers who are creative in innovative activities. This programme also provides holistic learning experiences where they can explore academic activities beyond the school curriculum. It offers opportunities for participants to build networks with one another and participate in learning activities that challenge their cognitive capabilities. Participants will be assisted with psychological support throughout the 2 days programme. They will also get to experience fun learning STEM-based enrichment activities.
Five (5) STEM enrichment courses are offered to participants aged 9 to 10 years old. They are allowed to choose one (1) course according to their age group and they will be guided by instructors and teaching assistants throughout the 2 days camp. Participants will also be assigned teaching assistants who will help them adjust to the camp routines. Importantly, the camp has a low instructor-to-student ratio (1:5). This enables instructors and teaching assistants to give more attention to each participant. The academic activities involve lectures, small group discussions, lab work, presentations, visits to labs and research institutes as well as talks by experts. Participants will stay at the PPpN UKM campus from 8.00 am until 5.00 pm to take part in all activities.
Special meals can be prepared (e.g., vegetarian food) for students upon request. For security reasons, students are not encouraged to bring their laptops. However, they are allowed to bring their mobile phone but with limited usage.
Date
13 - 14 December 2025
Eligible Participants
We welcome students aged 9 to 10 years old to our 2-day hands-on programme at Pusat PERMATA@Pintar Negara, UKM.
Fee
Each participant will be charged RM300.00 per participation. Full payment is required before admission. Payment can be made via telegraphic transfer to the UKM payment office.
What's Included in the Package
The charged amount includes programme fees, meal plans as well as learning and teaching materials. Students get to experience a 3-day specially designed programme packed with super fun activities with friends, instructors, and teaching assistants!
Our Courses
ASTROKID (GALACTIC DISCOVERIES)
This course was designed to provide students with the opportunities to discover and understand astronomy and astrophysics through both theoretical and practical/observational approaches. Throughout the course, the student will be exposed to the fundamental knowledge of celestial objects and how astronomers or astrophysicists observed and obtained the data. Students can also experience how astronomers and astrophysicists work through student projects which require them to utilize the skills they have learned. At the end of the course, students not only learn in- depth about stars but they can also experience how scientists or astrophysicists work firsthand.
DNA BARCODING (WONDERGENE: JUNIOR EXPLORERS)
This course was designed to provide students to exposed to DNA Barcoding tool, to identify the species of insects. Students were allowed to catch their insect of interest from the school compound as a sample of their research. Students got chance to extract the insect’s DNA, multiply the DNA through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique and detection of their DNA through gel electrophoresis.
DRONE TECHNOLOGY (SKY EXPLORERS: JUNIOR DRONE ADVENTURERS)
This course provides an early to Explore the skies in our Drone Technology . Over two weeks, students dive into the world of drones, discovering their mechanics, principles, and applications. From basic aerodynamics to hands-on flight maneuvers, participants learn the essentials of drone operation and safety. Engaging sessions cover coding for drone control, aerial photography, and mapping. Practical challenges develop skills in piloting and problem-solving. The course culminates in a project where students design and execute a drone mission. By the end, young learners gain a comprehensive understanding of drone technology and its real-world implications. Throughout this 10-day learning journey, students will able to experience new learning processes and pedagogy, such as pre- and post-test, think-pair-share, group discussion, individual and group presentation, daily hands-on activities, coding laboratory works as well as field trip!
JUNIOR AUTOMOTIVE CLUB (JAC)
The automotive industry is one of the largest in the world. In order to achieve optimum efficiency, automotive design and manufacturing play important roles. The automotive sector encompasses design, powertrain, high speed, and performance. To nurture young engineering talent, STEM competitions based on the Formula 1 competition have been introduced worldwide. This course uses automotive design and engineering based on the STEM Racing competition to encourage participants to explore all areas of the curriculum while designing, making, testing, and racing a miniature car powered by compressed air. Participants then use their understanding of the science of speed to design an efficient bodyshell . A series of testing and modifying of designs is needed to finally produce the best miniature car that will be judged based on fastest speed and engineering knowledge.
