Shivanandi River Lodge

CHILDREN'S SUMMER CAMP​ - "GROWING OUTDOORS"

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We at SHIVANANDI RIVER LODGE have time and again seen children glued to their mobile phones, their televisions and computers and this often increases when kids have nothing to do especially during summer. And then we have also seen children at their happiest best when immersed in nature. We are very sure about their growth when subtly challenged in the outdoors, under the caring and encouraging eyes of good outdoor teachers.We excel in all the adventure sports, are highly qualified and are sensitive towards the different learning curves exhibited by kids by activities they enjoy. This program aims to share what we love with the ones you love the most, your kids.

Overview

The GROWING OUTDOOORS program would be a 7 day action packed week where participants will be taken through various activities and taught different skills.

0700-0830: Get ready! Eat, clean, stretch.

0900-1230: Activities

1300-1400: Lunch

1430-1700: Activities

1700-1930 : Games/Informal activities/Fun/Campfire/outdoor movies

2000 : Dinner

2130 : Lights off
 

Travel

Travel from Delhi to Haridwar would be by overnight sleeper train and further from Haridwar to Shivanandi would be by bus/jeep with regular breaks along the way.

Accommodation

We have eight fabulous double rooms. They all have attached bathrooms with solar heated water. All the rooms overlook the Alaknanda River and are constructed of rock plastered with mud using local knowledge. The traditional construction assures that the rooms stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Food and Water

We provide locally available vegetarian organic food as much as possible. We have our own free range chickens for eggs. The milk comes from village cows that eat freshly picked grass.Any special dietary requirements are happily catered to from kosher to vegan or Gujarathi.Shivanandi has been generously blessed with lots of spring water. We tap a spring on our land for all our needs. The water in the bathroom taps is pure mineral water, sweet and free as nature intended it to be.

Activities

We at Shivanandi will try our best to provide activities that help in the wholesome development of the child as well as be of immense fun. The activities that we would be conducting are:

Kayaking - We aim to introduce young kids over the age of 6 to kayaking. It is conducted in a flat water environment and very safe. Older children above the age of 10 will be introduced to slightly higher levels.

Rope activities - Tying knots, using ropes for safe descents over steep ground etc.

Survival Skills - Starting a fire, choosing a camp, setting up a shelter, cooking simple food etc.

Art/craft - Depending on interest the kids and can include painting, weaving, knitting etc.

Photography - Simply spending time with a camera and trying to capture nature through a lens. Simple rules, basics of shutter speeds and film sensitivity will be shared.

First Aid - Basics of how to deal with bleeding, avoiding injury, evaluating seriousness and just simple basics of dealing with small injuries that are a normal part of life.

Village interactions - Rural life has its own special skills, we will be sharing and interacting with the rural folks to learn and appreciate this overlooked aspect.HikingFollowing a trail, simple navigation, safe walking, looking out for your partners and enjoying nature!

Camp out - Sleeping out in a tent within the safety of Shivanandi Riverlodge.

Swimming - For those who can or cannot, we will use the pool to cool off on hot days and introduce the children to water and the use of safety devices like ropes and life jackets. Eligibility : We at Shivanandi believe that the outdoors is for all age groups. We like to work with age groups of 8-18 years of age and parents are welcome to join the programs or relax while the kids play.