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 Orienteering
- Dare Dudhwa Legends
Dare: ORIENTEERING
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: DUDHWA LEGENDS
Objective: Understanding wildlife behavior 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 Extremophiles
- Dare Electri-fire
Dare: EXTREMOPHILES
Objective: A Walk through the Sheesham Forest at the Indo-Nepal Border to Documents Butterflies.
Learning outcome:
- Understanding the concept of geographical international borders.
- Butterfly Bio-Diversity
- Interaction with Tharu Tribals to learn their eco-friendly lifestyle
- 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 Wilder Maniacs
- Dare Survivor’s Instinct
Dare: KALEIDOSCOPIC WORLD AND WILDER MANIACS
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.
- Behavioral 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 CIB: Campers Investigation Bureau
- Dare Knowledge Incubator
Dare: CIB: CAMPERS INVESTIGATION BUREAU
Objective: The objective of this dare is to launch an investigation and only your team can uncover the truth.
Learning outcome:
- Managing pressure during communication.
- Gaining an understanding of investigation matters
- 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.