Summer Camp 2025: Learning, exploration, and growth beyond the classroom
May 5, 2025
SPJIMR, in collaboration with Bhavan’s Nature and Adventure Centre (BNAC), organised a five-day summer camp for children of SPJIMR employees and their immediate families. Designed for children aged 7–14, the camp combined structured learning with outdoor and nature-based activities. Camp activities included:
- Rope ladder climbing and zip lining
- Obstacle courses (e.g., commando net, Burma bridge)
- Archery and rifle shooting
- Tribal trail and similar physical agility tasks
Environmental and nature-based learning
- Pond ecology, plant life exploration, food chains and adaptation
- Animal care and interaction
- Guided nature trails
- Sustainability practices (e.g., rainwater harvesting)
Creative and mindfulness activities
- Stone painting
- Clay modelling
- Reuse crafts and nature-based art
- Yoga and mindfulness sessions
Team building and recreational games
- Group games
- Vintage playground activities
- Team-building exercises
Life skills and practical knowledge
- Science experiments
- First-aid awareness
- Survival skills, including knot-tying techniques
Reflections from our campers
The impact of the summer camp 2025 was best captured in the words of the children who participated. Here’s what some of them had to say:
“The thing I liked most about the summer camp was the rock climbing and the full adventure. Thank you, SPJIMR, for arranging such a nice summer camp for us.”
— Sakshi
“I enjoyed spider net climbing, the zip line, and pot painting.”
— Sarmista
“My favourite activities at the summer camp were rock climbing, the free fall, and all the adventure activities.”
— Kiara
“The best part for me was the full adventure activities, mainly rock climbing and rappelling. Walking on a single rope was difficult but fun and exciting.”
— Dishan
The camp concluded at the SPJIMR campus, where participants shared insights and celebrated their experiences. The initiative aligned with SPJIMR’s commitment to holistic development, offering children a meaningful blend of learning, exploration, and personal growth.