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Dates and Program objectives_Youreka _Kambre Campus (III to IX)

Specifically this program will focus on the following:

ü  Building Confidence and Self Worth in the participants.

ü  Help participants challenge their mindsets and fears.

ü  Building awareness of basic teamwork, group dynamics and leadership.

ü  To make participants aware of their innate potential and build in “I CAN” and “I WILL” attitude.

ü  Instill basic life skills in children

Campus: Lakeside Ridge, Kambre (Near Lonavala)

Travel: By Overnight AC Bus.

Program fee : The program fee is Rs. 8690/ - with train travel by 3^rd AC travel, which includes tuition fee, activity expense,  lodging and boarding at the camp, travel fee and all prevalent Govt taxes.

Program Dates

8^th November – 9:00 PM departure from school by school Bus to station and catch the 2230 Hrs Vadodara Express train.

9^th November – Arrival at Mumbai by 4:50 hrs, transfer to Campus by non ac bus (approx. 3hrs drive) Full day at camp.

10^th November - @ Camp

11^th November - @ Camp, evening departure for Mumbai, catch train for Vadodara at 2340 hrs.

12^th November – Arrival at Vadodara station by 6AM. Transfer to Podar school by 7AM.

A brief outline of the activities used during the program:

Rock Climbing	Back Packing	Outdoor Survival
Knots & Hitches Bouldering & Spotting Top rope climbing Rappelling Tyrolean Traverse	Gear & backpacking Mountain Etiquette Uphill & Downhill walking techniques Tent pitching & Navigation Site selection and LNT Camping. Wilderness safety	Gear and equipment Improvising food & shelter Night out camping and planning Outdoor Safety Map & Compass reading

Note: The activities may change slightly based on group dynamics or depending on the climatic conditions.

Our teachers would be going along with the students. Parent representatives/PTA members (2 on paid basis) are also requested to join in.