Age Group

8 years to 18 years (flexible)

Sessions

Mandatory: 8 Optional: 2 3 hours each session

Days

8 Sundays between August and December

Batch Size

30 participants max

Fees

Zero. Offered as gift.

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 as a gift to the participants. However, we would require commitment from each participant (and parent) to attend all the mandatory sessions. A tentative session plan is shared below:

Aug 2024

Session 1: 18-Aug

Sep 2024

Session 2: 1-Sep Session 3: 22-Sep

Oct 2024

Session 4: 6-Oct Session 5: 20-Oct

Nov 2024

Session 6: 10-Nov Session 7: 24-Nov

Dec 2024

Session 8: 8-Dec

Batch Size:

For the benefit of the participants, the course intake will be limited to 30 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: No Charges. This course for the first batch is offered as a gift in collaboration with Nisaragopachar Kendra, Vadodara

Venue: The venue for this nature education series will be the green environs of Vinoba Ashram, Gotri, Vadodara

Certificates:

Certificates will be awarded to participants who participate in at least 6 out of 8 sessions and who design a small sustainability project

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.  A maximum of 2 children from one family can participate in a batch at a time. Last date to apply is 05-Aug-2024. Apply early as there are limited seats.

You will receive confirmation mail regarding your admission separately by 10-Aug-24

Start Date: Batch 1 starts from Sunday Aug 18, 2024

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

Last Date to Apply : 05-Aug-2024

Admission Confirmation: 10-Aug-2024

Sessions Begin: 18-Aug-2024, Sunday

Sessions End: 8-Dec-2024, Sunday