Club Med teams up with Mandai X to teach kids about sustainability

Club Med teamed up with Mandai X, the growth and impact venture-building arm of Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Group, to bring the Ranger Buddies programme to Club Med Bintan to nurture  the next generation of conservation heroes.

The interactive play-based learning programme will be offered at the resort from 16 November to 5 January 2025 and will feature engaging missions and activities that blend augmented reality (AR) with real-life exploration.

Through these Ranger Buddies Missions, families with children can join Coco the Tortoise as she goes to save the threatened habitats of her ocean-dwelling cousins. In turn, these adventures serve as an eye-opener for children to the growing need to care for our natural environment.

Participants can also join Club Med’s Amazing Family programme, which offers curated family activities designed to strengthen bonds while learning about sustainability. Mini Club Med+, animated by Mini Club Med GOs, adds another layer of excitement with workshops and activities that bring the magic of conservation to life.

A learning adventure

Olivier Monceau, General Manager, Club Med Singapore and Malaysia general manager Olivier Monceau remarked that bringing Ranger Buddies to Club Med Bintan is an exciting learning experience in itself.

Monceau said: “This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering enriching and transformative experiences for families. By combining Mandai X’s commitment to empower everyone to play a part in protecting our world, with our dedication to creating the ideal environment for family vacations, this programme can help inspire children to appreciate this planet they share with nature and wildlife and be sustainability champions of tomorrow.”

Mandai X chief executive Belina Lee added: “Our partnership with Club Med allows us to bring the Ranger Buddies Missions to a new and exciting setting, where children can acquire future-ready skills, while learning about sustainability through hands-on experiences. Together, we are empowering families to make a positive impact on our planet, one mission at a time.”

The impact of the Ranger Buddies Missions extends beyond Club Med Bintan. Participants will leave the resort with a heightened awareness of sustainability and a renewed commitment to make a difference. Children can become Ranger Buddies certified by Mandai X, and families can take home a personalised digital story about precious sea turtles to preserve memories of their adventure.