GRADE 11 CAMPS- NAUKUCHIYATAL, UTTARAKHAND
On the 14th of March, Grade 11
set out for New Delhi station at dawn. Hearts filled with anticipation and
eager for the days to come, the campers boarded the train and headed off to
explore the wonders of Latitude 29, a camp in Naukuchiyatal, Uttarakhand. Captivating
views and lush green hills all around simply mesmerized the campers. The rooms
were simply excellent and the facilities really good.
The students tried their hands at
a variety of activities including rock climbing, trekking and even, as a CAS
project the painting of walls for locals. Each night, a bonfire and all the
campers gathering around it, to share riddles and stories would sum up a lovely
day filled with activity and learning. While the games were enjoyable, nothing
can truly compare to the learning the students gained from this trip. Fears
were conquered- fear of heights, fear of the dark, fear of doing new things and
challenging one’s own limitations. Teamwork and finding out new and exciting
aspects of each other’s personalities was one huge take away from the camps!
Look forward to another exciting camp in 2016-17!
GRADE 10 CAMPS TO RISHIKESH,
UTTARAKHAND
The Adventure camp was a sort for
escape for the 10th graders. After giving two sets of exams, all 33 of the
students were excited to go. Grade 10 went for a two-day Adventure Camp to
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. We enjoyed hours of rope climbing and river rafting.
Each activity was challenging and asked of us to give a little more and learn a
lot more.
I think I speak for all, when I
say rafting was the most exciting and enjoyable activity & all of us had an
adrenaline rush. These camps may not have been too long but were filled with
thrilling and exhilarating moments. The bonds that were created, the memories
that were carved out remain imprinted forever and we are grateful to our
teachers and mentors and the camp organizers INME for such a wonderful time.
This year, grade 9 went to
Alaknanda, Uttarakhand for camps. After a train and jeep ride the campers
reached the campsite which was on a hill right next to the Alaknanda River, a
tributary of the Ganga. A plethora of activities including valley crossing,
bridge slithering, kayaking, body surfing, jummaring and rappelling filled the
hours and excited and challenged the young students. Probably the most exciting
time was when the campers went river rafting from Devprayag on the river.
