Winter Camp 2026

Winter Camp 2026

Dates: Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2026 | Location: Kodaikanal | Event Type: Children Only

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About This Event

❄️ WINTER CAMP 2026 ❄️

WHAT IF YOUR WINTER BREAK BECAME AN ADVENTURE? 🚀

📅 26–30 December 2026
📍 Maivarai Environmental Retreat Center, Kodaikanal

Five days in the forest. 🌲
A sky full of mysteries. 🌌
And hundreds of questions waiting to be explored. ❓

🔍 The Invisible World — discover what your eyes cannot see.

🥾 Explore Walk — can you read the secrets of a forest? 🌿🐾

🎨 Creativity Arena — imagine. Make. Create.

💥 Will It Blast? — predict it… then find out! 🧪

🌌 Connecting the Dots — stars, planets & constellations. ✨

🌳 Ecosystem Allies — discover how everything in a forest is connected. 🐜🦋

🏕️ Wildwood Survival — bushcraft, camping, tent pitching & outdoor challenges. 🧭🔥

And there’s more…

🔥 Campfires
🍳 Community Cooking
🌿 Foraging
🗺️ Treasure Hunts
🤝 Team Adventures
✨ Surprises along the way…

🎒 Every camper receives an informative camp kit.

🎉 And on the final day — your discoveries, creations and skills take center stage!

🌲 COME WITH QUESTIONS | 🧭 LEAVE WITH STORIES.
ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE? 🚀

Activities & Schedule

55 activities · 5 days

Saturday, 26/12/2026

  1. Welcome Drink & Refreshments
    30m
  2. Introduction & Safety Instructions
    1h 30m

    Registration, Knowing each other and understanding safety guidelines for a perfect and safe camping!

  3. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  4. The Invisible World Featured
    2h

    The Invisible World is a hands-on scientific adventure that transforms everyday surroundings into a wonderland of discovery. Participants will step into the shoes of field biologists to explore the magnificent structures of the micro-cosmos.

  5. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  6. Free Time
    1h

    Enjoy a block of dedicated Free Time—your personal window to slow down, choose your own adventure, and absorb the magic of the wild at your very own pace.

  7. Evening Circle
    30m
  8. Documentary Screening
    2h
  9. Dinner
    1h

    Savor a delicious, freshly prepared dinner.

Sunday, 27/12/2026

  1. Wake Up & Tea
    30m

    Wake up to the refreshing sounds of the forest breeze and birds chirping! Step out of bed, breathe in the crisp morning air, and witness a beautiful sunrise over the campsite.

  2. Shramdhan (Volunteering)
    30m

    It is the perfect way to stretch, move your body in the morning air, and practice active stewardship for the environment.

  3. Freshen Up
    1h

    Participants get ready & refresh themselves after bathing and other activities.

  4. Breakfast
    1h

    A delicious spread of freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites and light, energizing options.

  5. Explore Walk Featured
    3h 30m

    An immersive forest exploration designed to awaken your senses and reveal the hidden secrets of the woodland realm.

  6. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  7. Will It Blast? Featured
    2h

    Sparks of Curiosity: An interactive, high-energy event where the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry leap off the page.

  8. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  9. Free Time
    1h

    Enjoy a block of dedicated Free Time—your personal window to slow down, choose your own adventure, and absorb the magic of the wild at your very own pace.

  10. Evening Circle
    30m
  11. Connecting the Dots Featured
    2h

    Under the Stars: An enchanting evening of cosmic exploration and stargazing.

  12. Dinner

Monday, 28/12/2026

  1. Wake Up
    30m
  2. Shramdhan
    30m
  3. Freshen Up
    1h
  4. Breakfast
    1h
  5. Ecosystem Allies Featured
    1h 30m
  6. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  7. Environmental Stewards
    1h 30m
  8. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  9. Wildwood Survival Featured
    4h

    Wild & Wise, a hands-on, practical workshop dedicated to the core pillars of wilderness survival: bushcraft, knot-tying, and shelter building.

  10. Fireless Cooking
    1h
  11. Evening Circle
    30m
  12. Camp Fire
    1h

Tuesday, 29/12/2026

  1. Wake Up & Tea
    30m

    Wake up to the refreshing sounds of the forest breeze and birds chirping! Step out of bed, breathe in the crisp morning air, and witness a beautiful sunrise over the campsite.

  2. Shramdhan (Volunteering)
    30m

    It is the perfect way to stretch, move your body in the morning air, and practice active stewardship for the environment.

  3. Freshen Up
    1h

    Participants get ready & refresh themselves after bathing and other activities.

  4. Breakfast
    1h

    A delicious spread of freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites and light, energizing options.

  5. Creativity Arena Featured
    2h
  6. Tea & Refreshments
    15m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  7. Repacking Tents & Preparation Time
    1h 15m
  8. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  9. Treasure Hunt
    2h

    Decode riddles tied to the history, geography, and biodiversity of the Maivarai region to reveal your next hidden checkpoint.

  10. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  11. Free Time
    1h

    Enjoy a block of dedicated Free Time—your personal window to slow down, choose your own adventure, and absorb the magic of the wild at your very own pace.

  12. Evening Circle
    30m
  13. Dinner
    1h

    Savor a delicious, freshly prepared dinner.

Wednesday, 30/12/2026

  1. Wake Up & Tea
    30m

    Wake up to the refreshing sounds of the forest breeze and birds chirping! Step out of bed, breathe in the crisp morning air, and witness a beautiful sunrise over the campsite.

  2. Shramdhan (Volunteering)
    30m

    It is the perfect way to stretch, move your body in the morning air, and practice active stewardship for the environment.

  3. Freshen Up
    1h

    Participants get ready & refresh themselves after bathing and other activities.

  4. Breakfast
    1h

    A delicious spread of freshly prepared regional breakfast favorites and light, energizing options.

  5. Camp Farewell Preperation
    1h 30m
  6. Tea & Refreshments
    30m

    Sip on freshly brewed local chai, organic herbal infusions, or refreshing iced coolers tailored to the season

  7. Display, Feedback & Discussions
    1h 30m
  8. Lunch
    1h

    A delicious meal featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes that are both light and nourishing.

  9. Group Photograph & Closure
    30m

    See You Soon, Next Time!

What to Bring

Pack smart — review these essentials before you arrive

Must Carry

  • Cloths and Wearables
  • Towel
  • Sweater
  • Shoes
  • Torch light
  • Tiffin Box
  • Water Bottle
  • Toiletries (Soaps, Shampoos, etc..)
  • Diary / Notebook
  • Writing Materials
  • Regular Medicines (If under medication)

Can Carry

  • Bedsheet
  • Gloves & Scarfs
  • Homemade Snacks
  • Fruits

Do not Carry

  • Mobile Phones
  • Valuable Ornaments
  • Junk foods
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Soft Drinks
  • Packaged Food
  • Outside Food
  • Smart Watches
  • Electronic Gadgets

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Fees below apply when you cancel before the event. Amounts are calculated on the discounted payable total.

Tickets

TimelineRefundAdditional Cancellation Fee
Less than 30 days before event97%None
30 to 15 days before event50%None
Less than 15 days before event0%None