ES Mangaon Devrai Nature Camp for Kids
Age Group: 8 to 14 years
Duration: 2 Days
₹6000
per participant
(all-inclusive)
Overview
Mangaon Devrai Nature Camp: An Unforgettable Nature Experience for Kids
Carefully curated two-day immersive outdoor program designed for children aged 8 to 14 years. This camp offers young participants an opportunity to explore, learn, and connect with nature through structured activities and guided experiences in the Devrai ecosystem (sacred groves).
Sacred groves, known as Devrai, are small patches of forests preserved for their spiritual and ecological significance. These groves serve as crucial biodiversity hotspots, sheltering a variety of native flora and fauna while supporting conservation efforts and traditional ecological knowledge.
Why Choose the ES Mangaon Devrai Nature Camp?
🌿 Hands-on Learning: Children explore nature through guided activities and expert discussions.
🏕️ Outdoor Adventure: Treks, river baths, and sacred grove explorations balance education with fun.
📖 Ecological Awareness: Learn about biodiversity, conservation, and traditional ecological wisdom.
✍️ Creativity & Reflection: Express insights through journaling, sketching, and storytelling.
🛡️ Safety & Comfort: Supervised environment with expert educators and trained guides.
Highlights
This camp is designed to rekindle your children's connection with nature. Through hands-on activities, guided explorations, and immersive experiences, we'll foster observation skills, develop a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world, and appreciate the incredible diversity of life on Earth. We'll also explore our place within the ecosystem, moving away from an anthropocentric (human-centered) viewpoint to understand the interconnectedness of all living things and our responsibility to protect our planet.
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Device-free environment: Disconnect from screens and connect with nature.
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Leave No Trace principles: We'll learn how to minimize our impact on the environment.
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Focus on experiential learning: Hands-on activities and direct observation are at the heart of our program.
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Engaging activities: Designed for all ages and abilities.
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Expert-led sessions: Our experienced naturalists and educators will guide your explorations.
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Itenerary
Day 1: Immersive Introduction to Devrai Ecosystem
06:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Travel from Pune via scenic Panshet backwaters, observing rural landscapes.
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Nutritious vegetarian breakfast.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Orientation on safety, Mangaon ecosystem, and Devrai's ecological significance.
12:30 PM – 01:30 PM: Wholesome vegetarian lunch.
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM: Travel to Devrai.
02:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Guided exploration of Devrai’s biodiversity, native flora and fauna, and conservation challenges.
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM:Return to camp.
05:30 PM – 06:00 PM: High tea with light refreshments.
06:30 PM – 07:30 PM: Supervised river bath session.
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Reflection session with experts, nature journaling, and documentation.
08:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Nutritious vegetarian dinner.
10:00 PM: Lights off, rest for the next day’s activities.
Day 2: Advanced Exploration and Reflection
05:30 AM – 06:30 AM: Wake up with morning tea.
06:30 AM – 07:00 AM: Travel to Devrai for deeper exploration.
07:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Devrai exploration with packed breakfast, focusing on microhabitats, species interactions, and nature-based activities like sketching and sensory observation.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Return to camp for rest.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Camp wind-up and freshening up.
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM: Final reflections, documentation, and discussions on conservation actions.
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Vegetarian lunch.
02:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Return to Pune, concluding the enriching experience.
Sane Guruji Smarak
