Age Group

10 years to 14 years (flexible)

Sessions

Mandatory: 5 sessions (3 hours each session)

Days

5 days (19-May-25 to 23-May-25)

Language

Hindi & English mix (Mainly Hindi)

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. Please sign-up only if you can attend all 5 sessions.

A tentative session plan is shared below:

19-May-2025

Session 1: Biodiversity & Ecosystems

20-May-2025

Session 2: Interconnectedness in Nature

21-May-2025

Session 3: Human Impact on Nature & Need for Conservation

22-May-2025

Session 4: Global Warming, Climate Change and its Impact

23-May-2025

Session5: Taking Action for Sustainable Planet

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 third 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 all 5 mandatory sessions and who design a small sustainability project 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.  A maximum of 2 children from one family can participate in a batch at a time. Last date to apply is 15-May-2025. Apply early as there are limited seats.

You will receive confirmation mail regarding your admission separately by 17-May-25

Start Date: Batch 3 starts from Monday, May 19, 2025

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-May-2025

Admission Confirmation: 17-May-2025

Sessions Begin: 19-May-2025, Monday

Sessions End: 23-May-2025, Friday