The winter exploration camp was organized with 27 children at Kalari Forest School for 5 days between 26th December 2022 to 30th December 2022. Most of the children had a first time experience of staying away from their home and parents. The five day camp was astonishing with different activities for children. The first day we experienced an unfortunate rain that prevented us from having outdoor activities. From the second day onward, it was for children to carry out many interesting activities. The children who were hesitant and home sick were gradually taken into the stream by their peer groups. The children who came in as stranger to each other made new friends. Every day the children had a meeting to speak out their daily experiences. The children were exposed to enhance their leadership qualities through dialogue and activities in the camp. The children volunteered in cleaning their beds, room, toilets, cooking and washing the bed sheets. They had a wonderful experience of hiking to a view point in the nearby mountain, bathing in a waterfall and exploring the forest. We traveled to the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory where we learnt many interesting facts about the sun and the solar system. They learnt about the lifestyle in forests and the stories of tribal people. On the whole it was a wonderful five day experiences for the children, volunteers and organizers. The last day ended with tears for many children for leaving their friends.
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