| Q 1.:Why should I send
my child to Camp? |
| Q 2.:How does Nature Trails
conduct its camps ? |
| Q 3.:Which Children are
eligible for the camps? |
| Q 4.:What type
of food and accommodation will be provided at the camp? |
| Q 5.:What about
transport? Where are the pick-up and drop points? |
| Q 6.:What is the booking
procedure ? |
| Q 7.:What does my child
have to carry along with him / her ? |
| Q 8.:Can I Contact my child
during the camp ? |
| Q 9.:What about transport ? Wher are the pick-up and drop points ? |
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| Q 1.:Why should I send
my child to Camp? |
| A .: In these days of internet and 24 hour satellite TV, children have lost touch with the outdoors. You should send your child to a camp because |
| a. |
He / She will learn to become independent |
| b. |
He / She will learn to make new friends and appreciate the value of teamwork. |
| c. |
He / She will understand the value of discipline. |
| d. |
He / She will learn to enjoy the outdoors. |
| e. |
He / She will learn to handle adversity. |
| f. |
Parents will get some free time to temselves. |
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| Q 2.:How does Nature
Trails conduct its camps ? |
| A .: Nature Trails follows a time tasted
methodology in conducting all the camps. STEP 1-All
the campers are divided into groups by age. STEP 2-All
the activities are conducted group-wise. STEP 3-A healthy
competitive sprit is encouraged among the groups STEP
4-Each child gets a chance to become the group leader
on a rotational basis. STEP 5-Each group is mentored
and monitored by one experienced instructor. His/ Her
role is to guide and motivate the group. This also ensures
the complete participation of each and every child from
the group in every activity. STEP 6-The instructors
will also observes special traits and talents among
the children. STEP 7-The instructors will thus ensure
that each and every child is able to overcome his /
her shyness. |
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| Q 3.:Which Children
are eligible for the camps? |
| A .: These camps are open to
all the children as per the age group specified in the
program selected. |
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| Q 4.:What type of food
and accommodation will be provided at the camp? |
A .: Food: delicious, hot,
nutritious, unlimited vegetarian meals will be served
buffet style on all days of the camp in the common dining
hall of the campsite. The menus are specially planned
keeping in mind the likes and dislikes of the children. Mineral
Drinking water is provided at all times .
NOTE : Please do not send any foodstuff or any other
eatables with your child to the camp.
B.: ACCOMMODATION: |
| Destination |
Type of Accommodation |
| Tapola |
Tents on quad sharing with common toilets and showers, 24 hours running water,separate for boys and girls. |
Sajan
Vikramgadh
Durshet
Dabhosa |
Rooms and Dormitiries, separate for boys and girls with attached toilets and showers. For Mother and child camps. These mothers with their children will share one room. |
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| Q 5.:What about transport?
Where are the pick-up and drop points? |
A .: The cost of the camps
includes transport to and fro cost from fixed pick-up
and drop points in mumbai. The pick-up and drop points
will be mostly along the Eastern & Western Express
Highways. The camp co-ordinator will individually contact
each & every participant by phone to inform him
of the nearest pick-up point 2/3 days before the camp
starting date.
Campers Coming from outside Mumbai will have to come
to a convenient pick-up point in Mumbai or will have
to come directly to the campsite.
NOTE: If you have chosen the destination Tapola, Mahabaleshwar
and you stay in Pune, you will be able to get the benefit
of our pick up and drop facility at Chandani Chowk on
the Mumbai Pune Expressway. Please confirm with our
office 3 days before the camp.
B.: " The campers traveling to Tapola and back will be traveling in the night. This is done to ensure that 2 whole days are not wasted in traveling.The children will return very early in the morning on the return trip". |
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| Q 6.:What is the booking
procedure ? |
A .: You will have to submit
duly filled out form along with a cheque / pay order
/ DD payable at mumbai, to be drawn in the name of `Nature
Trails Resorts Private Limited'.
Cash is also accepted at our office at the address given-
Nature Trails, 3rd Floor, Hemendra C.H.S. Ltd. Gokhale
Rd., Naupada, Thane(w) 400602
NOTE: If required our person can come to your place
of work or residence to collect your form kindly contact
our office OR, you can book online at www.naturetrails.in
REFUND: A refund is available only on medical grounds
after deducting Rs. 500/-
Note: Nature Trails reserves to shift/cancel a camp
if no. of participants for any particular camp is less
than 10. |
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| Q 7.:What does my child
have to carry along with him / her ? |
A .:
1) Personal kit comprising of tooth brush, tooth paste
and toilet accessories.
2)One bed sheet.
3)Two pair of night dress, one pair of sleepers, water
bottle, two towels.
4) Swimming costume. if swimming is a part of itinerary.
5) Track suit ( not compulsory )
6) Rubber soled shoes.
7) Cap
8) Note book, pens, crayons / sketch pens,
9) Torch
NOTE: Please do not send any valuables with
your child to the camp. He / she will not need them.
Send
money only for the occasional cold drink. |
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| Q 8.:Can I Contact my
child during the camp ? |
| A .: Yes it is possible to
contact your child during the camp. However kindly restrict
your calls between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Avoid frequent
calls as it could make your child homesick. |
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Campsite
/ Destination |
Contact
Person / Campsite Manager |
Telephone
Nos. |
Restrictions
/ Timings |
| Tapola,
Mahabaleshwar |
Mr.
Vithal Borithkar |
(02378)
210251
9421209340 |
Only during the camp dates. 8.30 p.m. to 9.30
p.m. For enquiries or for Bookings please call
our Thane Head Office on (022) 67922156/7/8 |
| Dabhosa |
Mr.
Vasant |
02520-692974
02520-690290 |
| Vikramgadh |
Mr.
Naresh Bande |
(02520)240109/
240455
9422477493 |
| Durshet |
Mr.
Vinayak Deshmukh /
Mr. Satish Pawar |
(02192)
277023/4
9422673854 |
| Sajan |
Mr
Ramesh Bande |
(02520)231051
9975001041 |
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In case of any emergency,
please call our office on the (022) 67922156/7/8 or
Mr Rupesh Majethiya on 09869649115 ( after office hours)” |
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| Q 9.:What about transport ? Wher are the pick-up and drop points ? |
A .: Safety has always been
our prime concern in the planning of this camp. Although
all the adventure activities involve a degree of physical
activity, the level of difficulty is adjusted based
upon age and capacity of child. First Aid is available
on the campus and a doctor is available on a call. All
the instructors in the camp are experienced professional
in the respective fields.
NOTE:
1) Please mention in your booking form if your child
has any disabilities or requires any special medication.
Children with known history of epieleps / skin disease
will not able to attend the camp.
2) Adventure activities like mountaineering & kayaking
do carry a degree of risk, despite all possible precautions.
However all the campers are insured for a maximum liability
of Rs. 100000/- for the particular camp period. ( If
booked at least 7 days before ). |
