Welcome and Introduction
Set the tone, explain the purpose, and outline the day's activities.
Ice Breaker Activities
Facilitate bonding among families and participants.
Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Encourage exploration and observation skills in nature.
Team Sports (e.g., Soccer, Relay Races)
Teach teamwork, following instructions, and decision-making.
Picnic Lunch and Free Play
Provide time for social interaction and unstructured play.
Cooking Together: Outdoor Edition
Prepare a healthy snack together, promoting teamwork and life skills.
Building and Crafting with Natural Materials.
Create art or structures using materials found during the walk.
Problem-Solving Board Games and Puzzles.
Engage in strategic games to develop critical thinking and decision-making.
Reflective Group Discussion.
Discuss the day's experiences, challenges, and learnings.
Closing Ceremony.
Recap the day, acknowledge achievements, and discuss applying lessons to daily life..
Opening Circle.
To introduce the camp's purpose, fostering independence and resilience in children, and encouraging a healthy balance in parental involvement.
Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
To explore nature, encouraging observation and curiosity. Parents will guide initially but allow children to lead.
Picnic Lunch
Outdoor art session with natural materials like painting or crafting.
Team Building Activities.
Engage in activities like trust falls and group challenges to build communication and trust.
Map Reading and Basic Navigation.
Teach basic navigation using maps and compasses, with children leading small segments of a guided route.
Free Exploration Time.
Allow families to explore the campsite independently, encouraging children to choose the direction.
Campfire Cooking Lesson.
Children assist in meal preparation, learning simple cooking skills.
Reflective Campfire Discussion.
Share experiences of the day, focusing on moments of growth and independence.
Sunrise Yoga and Meditation.
Start the day with mindfulness exercises, with children and parents participating together.
Breakfast and Planning Session.
Families prepare breakfast together and plan their day, with children encouraged to voice their preferences.
Building and Crafting Project.
Work on a collaborative project, like building a birdhouse, with children leading the design and construction.
Team Sports and Games.
Participate in team sports or group games, emphasizing fun and effort over competition.
Lunch and Leisure Time.
Enjoy a relaxed meal and some free time, encouraging families to engage in activities of their choice.
Volunteer Activity.
Engage in a group volunteer project, like a local clean-up or helping at a community garden.
Time Management Workshop.
Teach children how to plan their activities, emphasizing balance between tasks and leisure.
Reflective Campfire Discussion.
Share experiences of the day, focusing on moments of growth and independence.
Closing Ceremony and Reflections.
To reflect on the weekend's experiences, discussing growth, challenges, and memorable moments.