Age Group

12 years to 16 years (upper age limit flexible)

Sessions

Mandatory: 5 sessions (2.5 hours each session)

Days

5 days (21-Apr-26 to 25-Apr-26)

Language

Eng. Hindi & Gujarati mix

Fees

₹500 (Waived for students from NGO Partners)

Mode

On-Campus (Offline)

Time Commitment:

It may be noted that while there is considerable time and resource investment from our end, the course is being offered at a discounted fees to the participants. However, we would require commitment from each participant (and parent) to attend all the mandatory sessions. Please sign-up only if you can attend all 5 sessions.

A tentative session plan is shared below:

21-Apr-2026

Session 1: Biodiversity & Ecosystems

22-Apr-2026

Session 2: Interconnectedness in Nature

23-Apr-2026

Session 3: Human Impact on Nature & Need for Conservation

24-Apr-2026

Session 4: Global Warming, Climate Change and its Impact

25-Apr-2026

Session5: Taking Action for Sustainable Planet

Batch Size:

For the benefit of the participants, the course intake will be limited to 20 participants per batch. Organizers reserve the right to select the best diversity mix for the course while keeping other candidates in wait list for current or future batches.

Methodology:

The course follows a mixed learning methodology including videos, stories, activities, experiential project based learning, group and peer learning, meetings, exploration, nature walks, reflection and sharing. The sessions have been kept flexible to integrate the needs of the learners

Fees & Charges: A discounted monetary contribution of ₹500 per student will apply. This fee is waived for participants coming through our partner NGOs. This course for the third batch is offered in collaboration with Nisaragopachar Kendra, Vadodara

Venue: The venue for this nature education series will be the green environs of Vinoba Ashram, Gotri, Vadodara (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jhn48taG4Xuhg5Zn8)

Certificates:

Certificates will be awarded to participants who participate in all 5 mandatory sessions and complete tasks as suggested by the facilitator.

Apply: If you have read the details and can commit time for this course, do apply. Children are encouraged to apply on their own.  However, we urge that parents/guardians sit with children while they apply.  Last date to apply is 15-April-2026. Apply early as there are limited seats.

You will receive confirmation mail regarding your admission separately by 17-Apr-26

Start Date: Batch 3 starts from Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

Timings: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Have Questions: Please write to us at connect@thepaperball.org and we will get back to you in 24 hours.

Last Date to Apply : 15-Apr-2026

Admission Confirmation: 17-Apr-2026

Sessions Begin: 21-Apr-2026, Tuesday

Sessions End: 25-Apr-2026, Saturday