At National Environment Science Camp, Campers gets to learn Experiential Learning.
Participants at our camp live the life of a Naturalist. This camp is an effort to take our youth back to the wilderness: to weather the elements of nature; and experience outdoors, sunshine wind, dew, rain, forest and wildlife.
This camp enables our kids to discard their addiction to gadgets and re-discover their dormant traits of instinct and intuition.
DESCRIPTION OF CAMP ACTIVITIES (DARES)
FOCUS: CRITICAL THINKING:
- Dare Weathering the Woods
- Dare Terra X
Dare: WEATHERING THE WOODS
Objective: Orient yourself through the forest using a route map while completing task at every checkpoint.
Learning outcome:
- Sense of direction and map reading.
- Identification of three ecosystems.
- The unique flora of the ecosystems.
- Introduction to the first-hand method of learning: observation.
- Training and activating their sense of hearing for forest calls.
- Introduction to insects and birds of the three ecosystems.
Dare: TERRA – X
Objective: Understanding wildlife behaviour and man–animal conflict through stories of legends of Dudhwa.
Learning outcome:
- Enhancing listening skills.
- Analysis of the information provided to make their own deductions.
- Experience of darkness.
- Out-of-the-box thinking while imagining and searching for Vetal.
- Working as a group.
FOCUS: CREATIVITY
- Dare Himalayan Adventures
- Dare Electri-fire
Dare: HIMALAYAN ADVENTURES
Objective: A trek through the Himalayan forest to explore its unique geology, flora, and fauna.
Learning outcome:
- Understanding the concept of rivers as geographical international borders.
- The concept of erosion and deposition by the rivers.
- Meandering of rivers and flood plains.
- Planning, designing, and execution of the plan as a team.
Dare: ELECTRI – FIRE
Objective: To experience primitive-style cooking by preparing a barbecue using basic tools and teamwork.
Learning outcome:
- Basics of heat control and cooking temperatures using wood fire.
- Division of labor and time management within a team.
- Creative use of limited natural resources for meal preparation.
- Building self-reliance, cooperation, and confidence through shared achievement.
FOCUS: COLLABORATION
- Dare Kaleidoscopic World and Wildlife Hotspot
- Dare Survivor’s Instinct
Dare: KALEIDOSCOPIC WORLD AND WILDLIFE HOTSPOT
Objective: Exploring the forest from a perspective of a naturalist.
Learning outcome:
- Importance of forests and other life forms on the planet.
- Being silent and observant.
- The habitats of different life forms.
- Behavioural aspects of wildlife.
- Importance of a protected forest area for the survival of critically endangered species.
Dare: SURVIVOR’S INSTINCT
Objective: A mission to track and trap stray wildlife in the forest.
Learning outcome:
- Working together for an objective.
- Planning and execution for a real-life mission.
- Lighting a fire with wood.
- Optimum utilization of available resources.
FOCUS: COMMUNICATION
- Dare Deadly Nites
- Dare Knowledge Incubator
Dare: DEADLY NITES
Objective: The objective of this dare is to devise a strategy on ‘How to Teach the Homo sapiens a Lesson’ after being extinct by the human actions.
Learning outcome:
- Managing pressure during communication.
- Gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other life forms.
- Learning how humans can contribute to making the world a better place for all.
Dare: KNOWLEDGE INCUBATOR
Objective:
To revise and reinforce all camp learnings through an engaging, quiz-based debriefing.
Learning outcome:
- Reinforcement of knowledge through recall-based learning.
- Development of listening, quick-thinking, and public speaking skills.
- Recognition of group achievements and individual contributions.
- Encouraging healthy competition and mutual respect.
- Creating a sense of closure and accomplishment at the end of the camp.