FAQ - About Camp

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We offer Nature Integrated programs that are differentiated and curated based on location and specific learning experiences there. We offer these programs for children from the ages of 8 to 15 years generally. We do accommodate children up to 18 years as well.

At present, these programs are conducted at 10 different places across Karnataka in the Western Ghats. Please check here for details.

Though we invite people from different cities and states to join our programs, our pick up and drop points are strictly Bangalore. If you stay enroute to the destination, we can arrange to pick up at a specific point closest and easiest to both of us.

The camps are all based in clear, open, well-lit locations surrounded by a strong fence or a wall making it safe within. 

While most of the programs are 3 days long, we do have a few programs that are 5 days long as well.

The participant will –

a)  Learn more about the rich biodiversity

b) Implement scientific tools used in biodiversity monitoring

c) See different scenic places while hiking and travelling, thus experiencing local landscapes first hand

d) Experience different local cultures, local food, and local art forms

e) Take home different art materials made by themselves

f) Understand how to connect Nature to their daily life schedules as well as to their academics

g) Understand why conservation and sustainability is important and how a city dweller can help

h) Goodie bags and access to our other programs at discounted rates, online reference materials etc. on a single platform

The ratio is 1:5 maximum 1:10 depending on the age group and locations. 

During summer time the weather does not change much. There could be intermittent light showers that are quite welcoming in the heat. Children can easily enjoy this without falling sick. We have a range of activities that can be done in different weather conditions, some activities will be substituted for others in that case.

Depending on the location, we provide permanent tents/cottages with attached bathrooms and toilets, lodges with attached bathrooms and toilets and dormitories with attached bathrooms and toilets.

The toilets are cleaned one to two times a day and dried. We ensure that the sanitary hygiene is maintained at all the locations

Yes. There are separate accommodation for boys and girls.

The tents and bathrooms are cleaned on a regular basis. Tents are always closed with a mesh door. Maintaining cleanliness is also the responsibility of the participants. This discipline is inducted at the very beginning of the camp to everyone.

Participants are assigned designated areas for personal belongings and sleep. Respect for others' spaces and quiet hours is emphasized.

 Yes, female facilitators are part of the camp and available for female participants to speak with.

a) Pre activity induction and instructions ( dos and donts).

b) On call doctor and nurse, access to nearby hospital

c) Designated and fenced off campsite. Also, the campsite is exclusively ours during the camp. No one else is authorised to enter.

d) Practical sessions on how to handle plants and animals so that one is not negatively impacted by the interactions.

e) All activities are done under supervision of experts and facilitators with required safety measures eg. Adventure activities are done with harness and ropes etc.

f) Post activity discussions on learnings and consequences

Yes. Most of us are trained in first aid.

The food is fresh and locally made with locally sourced materials. The food cannot get fresher and healthier than this. All meals are completely vegetarian. Please fill in the dietary restrictions and allergies the child is having; in the registration form; so that the organizers and facilitators can take care accordingly. 

A specific number will be provided to the parents to contact in cases of emergencies. Please call only on this number and ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES.

We have a doctor and nurse on call during the camps for minor emergencies. Otherwise, we have a hospital not very far from the campsite which is easily accessible by road for major emergencies.

Yes. We are all experienced for over 10 + years in this field. All background checks have been done. 

Each participant needs to carry a 1 L bottle in their bag at all times. There are water filters provided in the campsite from where they need to refill their own bottles at regular intervals. Coconut water, buttermilk and fruit juices may also be provided at regular intervals through the day.

 Yes, all participants are covered under insurance, providing an additional layer of security and peace of mind for both participants and their families. 

If the time line is before 12 -15 days from the trip, 75% of the refund is applicable, if the timeline is between 8-12 days before the trip, 40% of refund is applicable, if the timeline is within 7 days refund is not applicable.