As the Parent of a Teenager, it is better to be aware and alert towards some of the issues your teenager may face during Teen Years. These issues need to be addressed before they become concerns at home or outside.
What could be the possible issues that may crop up during this teen period?
- Academic performance.
- Peer Relationships.
- Mental & Emotional Health.
- Mood swings & Behavior.
- Physical Health & Fitness.
Nobody can assure complete immunity from these aspects. However we can make teenagers aware and prepare them to handle the possible struggles they may face. Teens mainly struggle with Self doubt, Self image & Anxiety. Learning & practicing Life Skills can help them come out and seek help, support and guidance from elders at home and the school teachers.
Life Skills for teenagers is an Outward Bound course that cultivates essential Life Skills in your teenager. The unfamiliar and the challenging environment while at the Outward Bound campsites, provide a platform to the teenagers to explore and learn from the immersive experience there. While going through the challenging activities along with others, children tend to come out of their shell & comforts, to try new things with courage and confidence. Parents must appreciate this aspect of the Outdoor Education for the benefit of their children and encourage them to go for it.
We offer two Modules for participants to choose from:
Module I
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights Camping. Locations: Campsites near Nagpur & Nasik (Maharashtra). Near Hubli (Karnataka).
Module II
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights Camping. Locations: Campsite near Kullu (Himachal Pradesh).
The Course Outcome
The course is designed by experts in Outdoor Education. The natural settings and the elements of adventure coupled with group participation, expose the teenagers to situations where they learn to work together, develop critical thinking, become effective communicators, explore interpersonal skills to build empathy and compassion.
The 'Solo' time provided to the teenagers during this course, gives them an opportunity to explore 'Self', to understand themselves better.
Who can Apply?
This course is specially designed for teenagers, 13 -19 years.
How will the course work for the teenagers?
Participants go through an orientation session at the beginning of the course and are informed about the activities, experiences, and outcomes they can expect. The activities, purpose of participation, and learning are thoroughly discussed to help participants understand their journey during this course.
This course primarily focuses on the following life skills:
- Becoming Self-aware through Self observation and Self assessment.
- Prepare their own plan to improve Communication skills.
- Interacting & Sharing for better Interpersonal skills.
- Understanding and Using Emotions towards Emotional well-being.
- Importance of Physical & Mental Endurance and also the need to be Resilient..
- Develop Observation skills & Explore creativity.
What would they be doing during the course?
The course is designed to engage the teenagers in different kinds of Physical Activities, Games, Group Tasks, and Learning Sessions on a day to day basis. The Program Facilitator guides them through these sessions to make them comfortable, encourages and motivates them to give their best during the day. All activities and sessions are designed for specific Learning Outcomes.
The Field Instructors conduct the field activities and are responsible for the Safety of the participants.
A day's schedule at the campsite:
- Early wake-up call, fresh up time, followed with warm-up exercises / games.
- Break fast.
- Field Activity session 1.
- Lunch Break.
- Field Activity session 2.
- Tea & Snacks Break.
- Reflecting & Learning Sessions.
- Journaling.
- Rest & relax time, fresh up.
- Camp fun.
- Dinner.
- Personal time.
- Lights off.
Activities teenagers would be participating in:
- Adventure elements at the campsite. (Ropes course, Sports Wall climbing, etc.)
- Go on a nature trail. (Wilderness)
- Orienteering (The art of Navigation)
- Bouldering (Climbing Natural Rocks)
- Journaling
- Solo: a session where the participants introspect in solitude.
- Camping in the mountains, Backpacking, Hiking, Height gaining, Snow craft (Seasonal), in the Himalayas.
Program Locations
This program is conducted at four different locations during the year.
1) Kulu / Manali region (H.P.).
When: During Summer vacations. April / May / June.
Reporting: The participants are required to report at New Delhi. Escort service is provided from Delhi to Manali and back.
2) Nature Bound Sahyadri Campsite: Village Sunkasal (Karnataka):
When: During Dushera & other winter vacations. (Nov - Dec - Jan).
Reporting: The participants are required to report at Hubli. Escort service is provided from Hubli to Campsite and back.
3) Sahas Campsite near Nasik (Maharashtra). The participants are required to report at Nasik.
When: During Diwali & other winter vacations. (Nov - Dec - Jan)
Reporting: The participants are required to report at Nasik. Escort service is provided from Nasik to Campsite and back.
4) Sahas Campsite near Nagpur (Maharashtra). The participants are required to report at Nagpur.
When: During Diwali & other winter vacations. (Nov - Dec - Jan)
Reporting: The participants are required to report at Nagpur. Escort service is provided from Nagpur to Campsite and back.
The organizers assit the participants tranfer to the respective campsite.
Parents / Guardians Please Note:
We do understand the concern of the elders towards the safety of the teenagers during the outdoor activities. Once at the campsite, the teenagers are under the watchful eyes of the trainers running the program. Our trainers follow all the safety protocols during the activities.
Another concern for the parents is the travelling that is required from home town to the reporting point. Many teenagers are confident and travel all alone. However, it is desirable that a parent escort their child, if need be. Children opting for this program should try and encourage one or two of their friends or a sibling to travel with them and also join this program. Travelling itself is a huge learning experience for teenagers.
Special Offer For Parents.
We offer FREE online sessions, for parents of the participating teenagers, on “Emotional Intelligence” (EI).
This will help the parents in supporting their children in practicing “Emotion Skills” they learned during the Outward Bound program. Together the family members can care for each others “Emotional Well-being”.
Special Offer For Teenagers.
Now that you have made up your mind to enrol for the program, go ahead and invite one or two of your friends to enrol too. If they join, you all become eligible for a surprise Outward Bound gift.
Enroll Now?
- Fill out the form
- Our team will get in touch with you and assit you in registering for the program.
- Once you enroll, our team will guide you through the process and help you prepare for the journey.
Feedback
At Outbound world Bharat, we have a two-way process for feedback. Interested participants can share their input on a standard form. The participants can also ask for individual feedback from the program leader.
