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SUDHAGAD - PALI (Dist. RAIGAD)

GIRIVIHAR

16^th ADVENTURE CAMP 2003

GIRIVIHAR, has since its conception in 1964, been devoted to outdoor Adventure activities like hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering. Activities, which inculcate courage, patience, determination, leadership, confidence and team spirit. Activities that cultivate a love for the environment and respect for nature.

For children, the time. is ripe to learn these skills because in tomorrow's competitive environment, those will prove to be skills rudimentary to survival. And slowly, but surely, this idea is gaining acceptance in our country. Many prestigious schools have an 'Outdoor Education Programme as part of their regular curriculum. Reputed management colleges (including IIM) have an outdoor activity to develop these skills in their students.

The outdoors, it is said, create the strongest bonds. And thus adventure is just another way of bonding diversity into one united family.

It is with this in mind that GIRIVIHAR conducts the Annul Adventure Camp for school children (age group 8 to 3). The 1 6th Adventure Camp will be conducted between 27th October & 2nd November, 2003 at Kille Sudhagad, Pali (Dist. Raigad).

As a parent who leaves no stone unturned for the child's development, we are sure you will

find this camp an attractive proposition Of course a question most likely to occur to you will be, why you must choose GIRIVIHAR's Camp for your kids, When so many options are available. Here's the answer:

* GIRIVIHAR is one of the oldest and most reputed mountaineering clubs in Mumbai

* We have had decades of experience conducting Adventure Activities for children, and have enjoyed an enviable safety record

With a long list of pioneering ventures to our name, we are an organisation of genuine mountain experts

* All our faculty is trained in Mountain First Aid and Emergency Procedure. Even our junior most instructors have at least, four years of experience

* An optimum instructor: trainee ratio of 1 : 5.,

* Unlike several commercial setups, the entire program is completely owned, managed and conducted by true blue' mountaineers

* We conduct this camp for one reason only introducing kids to toe joys of the mountains and molding them for success in tomorrow's competitive world And last, but not the least, we conduct the Camp on a NOPROFIT basis, making it one of your wisest and most economical investments in your child's future

Instructions

1. Correp. Address : Mr. Dillp Lagu

C/O. Lagu Bandhu Motiwale,

Bhagirathi Niwas, 1 st floor, 382, N. C. Kelkar Marg,

Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028.

Tel.: (022) 24227726i 24229152

Mr. P. R. Joshi

PSL Managers Quarters, Kachigam,

Daman - 396210

2. Age Limit 8 to 13 years

3. Camp Fees Rs. 1250/ inclusive of Rs. 100/ as nonrefundable

Registration Charges. (Incl. of Transport/ Lodging/

Boarding & Equipment etc.)

4. Camp Duration Monday 27th October 2003 to

Sunday, 2nd November 2003 (7 days)

5. Accommodation : Bhorai Devi Temple with Separate arrangement

for Boys & Girls

6. Assembly : Thane : 07.30 hrs. at Teen Hat Naka,

Opp. Forest Office,

Near New Flyover Bridge on the highway.

Dadar 08.30 hrs. In front of Swaminarayan

Temple, Dadar, Central Railway

7. Return Pickup On 2^nd November at 2130 hrs. at the same spot at

Dadar, as in Assembly.

Please note that there is No Return pickup at Thane.

8. Parent's Meeting at 19.00 hrs. on Wednesday, 22nd October at

MUMBAI R. A. Podar College, L. Nappoo Marg,Matunga (Central), Mumbai 400 019.

VAPI (17.00) hrs. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, Chala, VAPI.

Camp Kit (Essential)

· A sturdy RuckSack / Haver Sack / Any Backpack which can hold the following items.

· Snugly fitting Canvas Shoes with Rubber soles or similar Sports shoes (For Activity).

· Slippers / Chappal (After activity time)

· Cotton Socks (2 Pairs)

· Lose Tough light weight trousers (Cotton preferred) or Track pants (2,Nos.)

· Lose Tough light weight FullSleeve Shirts (Cotton preferred) (2 Nos.)

· White / Light coloured Cap / Hat

· Personal Undergarments (2/3 sets minimum);

· Light weight towel Light Bedding & One Full Sleeve Sweater

· Light Weight Mug, Plate, Spoon, Bowl, Glass..

· Simple Plastic Water Bottle of Min. 1 lit capacity with Shoulder Strap

· Torch with a spare set of batteries. (Avoid Pencil cell Torch)

· Note Book, Pen, Sewing Kit, Spare laces, Safety pins, Mosquito repellent cream, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Soap, small quantity talcum powder, 4 'BandAid' Strips, 23 Plastic bags (Assorted sizes).

Please Do Not Give Cash, Gold or other valuable ornaments, Wrist Watch, Any Food items, Comics or any other books, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE ITEMS SPECIFIED in the 'CampKit' list.

Ø Attending the Patent's Meeting is a MUST.

Ø Since the Camp venue is more than 100 km. away from Mumbai, while returning it is difficult to keep to the scheduled timings. Parents are requested not to panic and wait for at least one hour after the schedule timing. In such case please contact on the following Tel. Nos. where a message about the party's arrival will be available:

Ø Mrs. Gandre '25404340 (Thane), Mr. Sanjay Jangam 24711683 Mob. 9821471164

Ø The camp venue is in the jungle so nothing can be purchased there. Therefore ensure your child's Camp kit is complete.

Last Date for submitting entry form : 12^th October 2003

CANCELLATION : Since all the necessary arrangements like purchase of foodtransport, equipments etc., are made well in advance, cancellations, if any, must be communicated in writing at the above office address, at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the camp. it will not be possible to refund the camp fees after this date. In this regards, the decision of the Managing Committee of GIRIVIHAR is final and shall be binding on all concern

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

§ The site for the Girivihar Adventure camp is 'Kille Sudhagad', 13 km. away from Pali, one of the famous pilgrimage places in Raigad district. Pali is 8 km. off the Mumbai Goa highway (NH 17) after Nagothane. Kille Sudhagad is an ancient fort with a temple and an old palace with numerous fortifications. All our activiries will be within the vicinity of the camp.

§ The basic concept of the camp is to introduce outdoor education to the children, develop love for nature, as well as to prepare them to stay on their own, away from parents, inculcate qualities like self reliance, leadership etc.

§ The approximate daily schedule of the camp, with minor variations depending upon the day to day programme, will be as follows:

05.45 a.m : Good Morning 06.30 a.m. Warm up

07.00a,m. : Milk 07.30 a.m. Morning session

08.00 a.m.: Breakfasi (at site) 12.00 noon: Lunch

01.30 p.m.: Evenirig session 03.00 p.m. : Cold drink (at site)

06.00 p.m.: Tea/Biscuits 07.00 p.m.: Games

08.30 p.m.: Dinner 10.00 p.m. : Good Ntght Lights off

§ The meals are strictly vegetarian, made hygienically by an experienced local cook who has been with us from last few years. It is not pungefft, considering the requirements of the kids.

§ The overall food items given during the day are more than sufficient both in quantity and nutritional value. So carrying food items, even toffees. etc. is not essential.

§ The kids will be accommodated in the temple with a separate room for boys & girls. The ground is covered with a mattress.

§ As regards the camp kit following points are worth taking note of:

Ø Shoes : Shoes should be preferably new or at least in good condition. Ordinary canvas P. T. or similar shoes will serve the purpose. In order to avoid shoebites, please ensure that the shoes are used at least 213 days before the camp. The shoes are a must for each activity & child can loose the whole fun of the camp, if the shoes are faulty. Do not forget to give, a pair of slippers for the time after the daylong activity.

Ø Socks should be preferably cotton to avoid the problem of blisters etc. A small quantity of any ordinary talcum powder (not the full big tin please!) for applying before wearing shoes will surely make the child more comfortable.

Ø Children will be going through hectic field activity on all the days. Loose tough cotton trousers are the best for both boys as well as girls. Though for most of the activities it is advisable to have full pant, and full sleeve shirt, the boys can change over to half pants and the girls to Punjabi dresses. Simple 7shirts' will also be suitable, except for Rockclimbing where a full sleeves shirt with coiiar is a must. Girls will not be allowed to wear Skirts, Frocks etc. during field activity. Also tight fitting pant, heavy jeans must not be given. After the days activity the kids can change into a suitable nightdress of their choice.

Ø Provide with at least 2 to 3 pairs of undergarments with proper instructions to change them after 2 or 3 days.

Ø As the floor of the temple is covered, a thin bedsheet below and a lightweight but warm pullover is lufficient. Here one may note that 2 to 3'tbin layers are warmer than a single thick layer. So an old cotton saree folded twice can prove to be warmer Pillows other than airpillow (that too, if it is essential) must not be given.

Ø Please ensure that the water bottle is sturly and leakproof.

Ø Please remember, every unwanted thing given as a burden to the child and they will have to carry it up & down oil along. So restrict their load!

§ There is a complete 'FirstAid Kit' available a.t the camp siter. Still it is advisable to carry a few BandAid strips. All the instructors are trained to give first aid. In case of any serious incidence, the Medical Officer at PHC, Pali is also kept informed about the camp and he Is always ready to provide medical help.

§ Parents are requested to inform the campincharge about any longterm mqdcal treatment the child is undergoing for any illness. In such cases the me'didines should be deposited with the campincharge with proper instructions. They should inform about the trouble if afiy (Asthma, breathing trouble etc.) experienced by the kid on exertion and the medicines in such cases. They should'also inform about hypersensitivity (to antibiotics, sulpha drugs etc.) / allergies if any. Please note that the kid's advise will not be accepted in any case and the campincharge may take suitable steps depending upon the situation.

§ There is no facility to take bath daily; moreover the kids may not find time for this. (Time will be specially provided on one of the days to bathe!) Therefore instruct the kid to observe cleanliness.

§ A teirfiporary toilet facility is created at the cafnpsite. Parents however are requested to give instructiorvs to the kids regarding using this facility regularly.

§ Please ensure that the child's nails are cut properly.

§ The campincharge and all the instructors are fully trained and have wide experience in all the activities they will carry out. There will be an adequate number of Lady Instructors.

§ We have always followed the precautions of, safety. The child's safety at any point is the first priority. Keeping this in mind, the instructors may not allow some kids to participate in some of the activities.

§ The other instructions on the instruction sheet regarding which items should be given and which must not be given should be strictly followed. Any eatables, toffees or such other items, comics, games and any other objectionable items found with any trainee will be confiscated. Cash is absolutely unnecessary.

§ The Campincharge's decision In any matter during the camp is final

§ Parents and/or guests are not allowed to visit the campsite during the camp. A grand campfire is organised by the children with variety entertainment programmes presented by the kids themselves, on the last evening (one day prior to the last day). Parents may participate in this function. We will not be in a position to make any arrangements for the parent's lodging, boarding, and transport (other than providing place to stay). The interested parents may contact the Campincharge at the time of parents meeting or assembly for further information.

§ The site for the Glrivihar Adventure camp is 'Kille Sudhagad', 13 km. away from Pali, one of the famous pilgrimage places in Raigad district. Pali is 8 km. off the Mumbai Goa highway (NH 17) after Nagothane. Kille Sudhagad is an ancient fort with a temple and an old palace with numerous fortifications. All our activiries will be within the vicinity of the camp.