Arrival and Welcome Breakfast.
Energizes participants and provides an opportunity for informal interaction.
Nature Walk and Talk.
Promotes emotional bonding and physical well-being.
Gardening Together: Planting a Family Tree.
Connects generations through the symbolism of growth and legacy.
Picnic Lunch and Storytelling.
Preserves cultural heritage and family history.
Art in Nature: Leaf Pressing and Rock Painting.
Encourages exploration and appreciation of natural beauty.
Environmental Stewardship: Tree Planting and Cleanup.
Teaches the value of giving back and caring for the environment.
Reflective Nature Journaling.
Encourages introspection and expression of thoughts and feelings..
Closing Campfire: Sharing Takeaways and Gratitude.
Reinforces the day's lessons and celebrates the strengthened bonds.
Farewell.
Leaves participants with a sense of closure and anticipation for future gatherings.
Arrival and Setting Up Camp.
Set up tents and prepare the campsite together.
Nature Walk and Talk.
Explore the natural surroundings, encouraging conversations about nature and personal experiences.
Picnic and Storytelling.
Enjoy a meal together while grandparents share stories from their youth, family traditions, or cultural tales.
Nature Art (Leaf Pressing, Rock Painting).
Collect natural items to create art, fostering imagination and artistic expression.
Bird Watching and Cloud Gazing.
Observe and identify different bird species and cloud formations, encouraging discussion and curiosity.
Cooking Dinner Together.
Prepare a meal together, possibly incorporating family recipes or traditional dishes.
Campfire Stories and Reflection.
Share stories, sing songs, and discuss the day's experiences around the campfire.
Stargazing and Balancing Screen Time.
Observe constellations and discuss the importance of balancing screen time with real-world experiences.
Sunrise Yoga/Meditation.
Start the day with gentle exercises to enhance physical and mental health.
Breakfast and Planning.
Prepare and enjoy breakfast, discuss the day's activities, emphasizing respect for nature.
Tree Planting.
Plant native trees, discussing the importance of forests and ecosystems.
Scavenger Hunt.
Engage in a nature-inspired scavenger hunt, promoting observation skills and teamwork.
Lunch and Free Time.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch and some free time for personal activities or rest.
Nature Journaling.
Reflect on the weekend's experiences, documenting thoughts and observations in nature journals.
Environmental Cleanup.
Participate in a cleanup of the camping area, emphasizing the leave-no- trace principles.
Closing Circle: Reflections and Goodbyes.
Share experiences, lessons learned, and express gratitude for shared moments.
Departure.
Pack up and say goodbyes, leaving the campsite as it was found.