HIMALAYAN TREKKING SUMMER CAMPS 2024-2025 FOR CHILDREN AGED 10-14
Our trekking summer camp offers a hands-on educational experience for children. While the young participants are ascending to the peak in the Himalayas, unbeknownst to them, we are running a program focused on instilling essential life values and skills. This carefully crafted initiative aims at fostering teamwork, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, and shared leadership among the children. Additionally, they develop self-assurance, resilience, and the capacity to cope with challenges.
Upon their return from the trekking summer camp, your children will have undergone a transformation. The knowledge they acquire is invaluable and cannot be easily gained in their daily routines or at school.
If your child falls between the ages of 10 and 14, this opportunity is truly priceless. The visible positive changes will endure well into their adult years. Witness firsthand the remarkable progress as observed in our 2023 summer camps. Numerous parents have attested to the benefits of the summer camp experience.
Summer Camps for 10-14 Year Olds Focused on Trekking
Between the ages of 10 and 14, children are in a crucial developmental stage. They are naturally curious and absorb knowledge from their surroundings daily. During this formative period, it is essential to guide them towards positive interactions with peers, elders, and the environment. This is the core objective of the trekking summer camp organized by Trexpert. The camp aims to instill valuable principles and behaviors in children during their early years.
Summer Camps for Teens Aged 15-16
During the delicate age of 15-16, teenagers are in a crucial phase of development. The experiences they encounter during this time can significantly impact their future perspectives. It is essential to instill feelings of confidence, resilience, and a connection to nature at this stage. At Trexpert, having guided numerous teenagers of this age group, we comprehend this importance.
That is why our summer camps for teens are tailored distinctly compared to those for younger children. The program varies in terms of trek difficulty, activities, and the insights provided by our instructors. Nevertheless, all these teachings are intertwined with the thrill of a high-altitude trek, creating lasting memories that will resonate with the teens well into their adult years.
Guide on How to Enroll Your Child in Summer Camp
Enrolling your child in a summer camp trek differs slightly from other treks. We are currently streamlining the process for your convenience; in the meantime, please follow the steps outlined below.
Please Note: If you are enrolling 10 or more children, a discount of Rs 1000 will be applied to each child's fee. To take advantage of this discount, kindly contact us at trexpertofficial@gmail.com.
Sample itinerary for a summer camp
DAY 1: Arrival in Delhi, transfer to Manali for overnight stay (accommodation arranged by Trexpert).
DAY 2: Journey from Manali to Basecamp, organized by Trexpert (Departure: 6:30 am | Estimated arrival at basecamp: 3-4 pm).
DAY 3: Trek from Basecamp to Camp 1
DAY 4: Hike from Camp 1 to Camp 2
DAY 5: Camp 2 activities and short explorations
DAY 6: Summit trek from Camp 2 and transfer to Camp 3
DAY 7: Camp 3 activities and contemplation
DAY 8: Return trek from Camp 3 to basecamp
DAY 9: Journey back from basecamp to Manali.
Note: The itinerary might vary slightly between treks, but this serves as a typical 9-day example.
Summer Camp 2024 Trek Fee Details
The cost for participating in the summer camp trek is Rs 18,500. This covers all expenses for transportation, meals, and lodging from Manali to Manali. A comprehensive breakdown of the trek fee can be viewed on the trek's respective page.
Skills that children acquire from the summer camp focused on trekking
Skills for Trekking and Camping
Our summer camps offer a blend of enjoyment, excitement, and education. Throughout the trek and the program structure, kids gain knowledge in the fundamentals of trekking, camping, and surviving in the wilderness.
Constructing shelters with limited resources
Practicing first aid skills through simulated drills
Utilizing maps and GPS tools for navigation
Identifying and setting up campsites in natural settings
Cooking outdoors
Learning techniques for crossing streams
Outdoor Skills
As children are surrounded by some of the most diverse ecosystems in our country, they have the opportunity to directly interact with forests, plants, birdlife, animals, and other natural elements in their environment.
Observe and experience the diverse biodiversity of Himalayan forests
Discover the unique birdlife and animals native to the region
Explore the stars and the Milky Way through real-life observation
Engage in nature journaling activities
Immerse in the forest environment
Encounter the grand Himalayan ranges up close and learn the associated stories
Skills for Sustainable Trekking
At Trexpert, we prioritize responsible trekking practices and environmental stewardship. We advocate for a specific ethos of trekking that emphasizes a minimal and sustainable approach. These values are instilled through our Green Trails program, which plays a significant role in educating young individuals.
Discover a simpler way of life by immersing yourself in the lifestyles of remote village communities in the foothills
Help maintain clean trekking paths and leave the mountains better than you found them
Recognize the importance of conserving natural resources
Learn the essentials of waste management, including waste segregation and composting
Explore the creation of composting toilets for outdoor settings
Life skills and behaviors
Ultimately, the program instills invaluable personal behaviors and skills in children. In just one week of our trekking summer camp, we witness significant transformations in the children. They begin to exhibit life skills that typically take years to cultivate.
Develop life-long confidence by reaching a high mountain peak
Adapt to challenges
Foster resilience by overcoming obstacles
Learn the importance of teamwork
Take ownership and share responsibilities
Handle healthy conflicts effectively
Enhance interpersonal communication skills
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