Summer Outdoor Adventure Camp

Escape the screens and dive into an enriching outdoor experience with Nepal Outdoor Academy's Summer Camp! Set amidst the vibrant, inspiring natural landscapes of Nepal's hills and forests, this program is designed to provide young people with a dynamic, engaging, and truly memorable summer holiday. Our aim is to ignite a lifelong passion for the outdoors while nurturing essential life skills in a safe, supportive, and fun community environment.

Under the guidance of experienced and certified outdoor educators dedicated to positive youth development and safety, campers will be introduced to fundamental outdoor living techniques appropriate for their age group.

Key Learning & Activities:

• Essential Campcraft: Learn the basics of establishing a comfortable outdoor home, including selecting a suitable campsite and properly setting up tents. Gain practical skills in basic campsite management and organization.
• Navigating Nature: Get an introduction to simple navigation skills using traditional maps and compasses, empowering campers with a foundational understanding of orienting themselves in natural surroundings.
• Responsible Outdoor Ethic: Understand and practice the core principles of Leave No Trace, learning how to minimize their environmental impact during outdoor activities and foster respect for Nepal's natural heritage.
• Hiking & Exploration: Enjoy guided hikes through picturesque trails, exploring diverse ecosystems. Engage in nature identification walks to learn about local plants, animals, and the unique ecology of the area.
• Teamwork & Communication: Build strong bonds through collaborative games, engaging group challenges, and shared responsibilities that foster effective communication and cooperation within the camp community.
• Confidence Building: Overcome small challenges, master new skills, and contribute to the success of group tasks, all of which are designed to build self-confidence and resilience.
• Evening Reflections: Spend evenings around a warm campfire, sharing the day's adventures, singing songs, and reflecting on their experiences and newfound skills under the starlit sky.

This summer camp is more than just outdoor activities; it's a transformative experience that promotes personal growth, facilitates new friendships, and builds a deeper connection with the natural world, ensuring an unforgettable summer adventure in the heart of Nepal's outdoors.

Course Key Info:

• Duration: Typically runs for 1-2 weeks per session (Please refer to the schedule for specific dates).
• Location: Held at a designated, safe campsite or facility with easy access to natural areas like forests and hills, usually situated near regions such as the Kathmandu Valley or Pokhara, offering beautiful and accessible outdoor learning environments.
• Target Age Group: (Specify clearly, e.g., Ages 10-14 or Ages 14-17).
• Certification: Participants receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the camp.
• Prerequisites: Participants must be within the specified age range. They should have a basic level of health and physical fitness suitable for engaging in moderate outdoor activities like hiking and games. A positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, participate actively, and contribute positively to the camp community are essential.
• Ideal For: Children and teenagers seeking an active, stimulating, educational, and fun-filled summer experience focused on developing practical outdoor skills, enhancing teamwork abilities, and fostering a strong connection with nature in the inspiring setting of Nepal.

Skills Learned:

• Basic Camping Skills (including proper tent setup and campsite selection/management).
• Hiking techniques and understanding essential trail etiquette for group travel.
• Introduction to Map Reading and foundational navigation concepts.
• Core Leave No Trace principles and practical environmental awareness for outdoor activities.
• Developing teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication skills through group activities.
• Problem-solving strategies applied through engaging group initiatives and challenges.
• Basic outdoor cooking skills appropriate for the age group and camp setting.
• Introduction to nature identification basics (common local plants and animals).
• Developing personal responsibility, organization, and self-care habits within a camp environment.

Typical Schedule (Example for a 7-Day Camp