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    About Odyssey Wonder Nature School (OWN)

    Odyssey Wonder Nature School (OWN) provides outbound learning programs and

    extreme adventure programs. The programs are carefully designed to provide survival

    and leadership skills in addition to true adventure experience.

    Programs on offerBroadly, OWN offers the following programs in Hatha

    y Expeditions to summit of Cliffsy Trekking and camping programsy Student camping and Leadership skill training programsy Faculty Development Programsy Corporate Team Building and Outdoor activity programsy Active weight loss programs through outdoor activity.y Stress Buster and Balancing Professional and Personal life.

    OWN Credentials

    y OWN has received accolades from the Ministry of Tourism, Government ofJharkhand, as a RELIABLE ADVENTURE TOUROPERATOR.

    y OWN is the first entity in Jharkhand to conduct 3 Mega events i.e Aero Mania2011 in January, National Games Carnival 2011 and National Food and Culture

    fest 2011 Ranchi.

    y OWN has received recognition from corporate giants like TATAs and Adhunik.

    OWN assures all participants safety and security of operation, use of standard

    adventure equipment and adherence to best business practices.

    OWN Hatha Campus, Jamshedpur

    OWN Hatha campus is a 250 acre bio-diversity situated 20 kms SW of

    Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Primarily a Eco Tourism Site + huge plantation, the

    campus boasts variety of spices, fruits, vegetation, other flora and fauna. For the

    adventure and nature lover, the rocks, streams, jungles, primary forests and trek

    routes provide an excellent setting. Tents (60), Dormitory (55), Cottages (26).

    The estate belongs to the Rock and Wave group and OWN runs the outdoor

    adventure and experiential learning programs.

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    West Valley campus, Darjeeling, West Bengal

    The campus is spread over 25 acres of rugged terrain. The site is about 20 kms

    North of Darjeeling and the remoteness is striking. The site has natural rock forclimbing / rappelling and also includes about 10 acres dense bush that can be

    used for survival training. When completed, the campus will incorporateoutdoor and indoor training areas that will capture the imagination of

    participants across all ages.

    Beside the campsite is mountainous forest area that rises to about 3000 feet. The

    infrastructure planned in this campus is listed below:

    y Semi Olympic size swimming pooly Progressive group task area, command task areay Obstacle coursey Camping area

    OWN Team

    OWN comprises of CAPS, Mr Chandan, MrAbhishek, Ms Prativa And MrShadab

    all ex- XLRI Graduates with many years of experience in the corporate world,

    human resource development and management. OWNs Adventure leader is Mr.

    Prabhanshu, has completed Advance Mountaineering and Mountaineering Instructor

    (MOI) courses from Himalaya Mountaineering Institute. He is ably support by

    qualified people with zeal and enthusiasm to excel in respective areas.

    OWN Mission

    Our mission is to be the leading provider of Leadership training and adventureexperience by combining training concepts from defence, corporate and

    mountaineering sectors. We strive to provide wholesome outdoor experience thatwill awaken the natural instinct and leadership skills of participants.

    OWNs Nurture Nature : Nature is known to be the best teacher and it is our duty to

    nurture nature by inculcating habits and knowledge to this effect in our participants. We

    seek to work withF

    orest andA

    gricultural departments to find ways in which we canhelp increase our forest cover. We propose to increase voluntary work in contributing to

    mainstream forestry in any way possible.

    Social Agenda : Leaders can be groomed amidst under privileged children and people

    with special needs. We have programs that specifically cater to such segments of our

    population. Orphanages, government run schools and schools for people with special

    needs will participate in these programs on regular basis. This will help several

    communities gather resources and face challenges on their own.

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    Traits & skills :Sharing, tolerance, bonding, courage, perseverance, humility and such

    other qualities are building blocks of every society. Competence, analytical skills,problem solving and decision making are day to day skills that participants will identify

    and experience. Nurturing these qualities and skills in every participant will be one of

    our core values.

    Role Model and Human Resource Management

    Need for Role Model

    Children need role models to learn and adapt. Experiences at a young age form the back

    bone of our decision making process. We learn to communicate, share and handle stress

    by seeing elders in the family, school are neighbourhood heroes. Our traditional joint

    family system provided such role models for children to see, learn and emulate. The

    patriarch or matriarch of the family took most of the decisions, handled pressures and

    stresses while running the affairs of the home. The break down of joint family system

    and rise of small families has created a major vacuum for role modeling.

    Why Survival skill is important?

    The ability to handle difficult situations in any sphere of human activity will eventually

    decide the physical and mental balance of a human being and therefore survival of thehuman race. For thousands of years, human beings have adapted and learnt to survive

    through the hard way, whereas, we parents, nowadays, take great pride in giving a verycomfortable and luxurious life to our children. Such children will get no experience in

    the harsh ways of life and may therefore find it difficult to adjust to a tough situation as

    an adult let it be loss of job or handling a difficult partner. This is truly reflected in the

    rising incidents of depression, low morale, major health issues like BP and diabetes at a

    young age.

    Why Leadership is important?

    Leadership exists at all levels of the society either be it children in a small group,

    family as a whole or at the state level. This is one quality that has dictated the history of

    mankind and it will direct the future course of our world. While there are several traits

    and qualities of a Leader, the 3Ps of Leadership require careful attention:

    Power

    People Skills

    Problem Solving

    While there are so many ways one can learn about Leadership, we at OWN have

    recognized that an experiential learning program combined with outdoor experience and

    adventure activity can truly challenge the mind, bring about the emotional changes

    necessary for the participant to experience the 3Ps.

    The participant will experience some of these Leadership Traits:

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    y Command and cooperationy Team Work and motivationy Objectives and goal settingy Group Strategy and Planningy Problem solving and Decision makingy Communicationy Empathy and Carey Selflessness and Sharingy Innovative and Inductivey Courage amidst adversity and uncertaintyy Humility and tolerance

    Risk Assessment and Safety policy

    OWN is committed to promoting a positive learning environment that supportsphysical and emotional well-being of all participants. We take great pride in our

    safety management and risk assessment of all our outdoor programs.

    It is very important you understand that there are risks. OWN will do everythingwithin reasonable means, to keep you safe. The risk of injury, even is

    unavoidable in the outdoor environment. Indeed, much of the value of a OWNcourse lies in learning how to identify hazards and adapt behavior, not only on

    the course, but also for a lifetime of enjoying the outdoors.

    Good physical conditioning and a positive mental attitude are essential. Each

    participant plays an important role in the success of a OWN program. Due to

    wide variety of programs and locations, it should be generally assumed thatparticipants will sleep outdoors, generally in groups.

    Careful and meticulous planning goes into each program, the route chosen and

    the equipment used. Team leaders are qualified persons from recognized

    institutes or have great depth and sufficient experience in the area of work.

    Participants are briefed upon arrival, about the program schedule, terrain

    involved and how to take care of themselves. They are given a set of dos and

    donts so that they are well informed

    Privacy Policy

    Our Commitment

    We at OWN respect your right to privacy and shall strive to keep your personaldetails secure.

    OWN registers your e-mail ID to send newsletters, event related information and

    details of new course or trek program regularly. The option to unsubscribe is

    provided in such mails as it is not our policy to spam.

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    y OWN has three campsites that are expected to cater to both North and SouthIndia.

    Programs For Students Programs For Schools

    Students of today are leaders of tomorrow.The future leaders are expected to carry a

    large burden of solving myriad issues some of

    which cannot be foreseen today. ProblemSolving requires not only intellectual skills but

    toughness, perseverance, team building,communication skills and many more. Lack of

    such skills will lead to slow breakdown ofhuman mind and body. This is evident from

    the sudden rise in health issues amongst young

    people. Rise in Diabetes, BP and heart

    diseases amongst young people has become

    very common. India will soon become theDiabetes capital of the world.

    Regular exposure to tough situations in an exciting environment can improve resilience

    and many of these skills. Further, the continuous physical activity in pristine

    environment will improve metabolism and health. OWN Adventure programs for

    students have been designed with several objectives that will build the leadership skills,

    survival skills, strength and character of students. Register now for an exciting, fun-filled

    and invaluable learning program. Send in your enquiry to [email protected]

    For Schools

    If you are member of a school and wish to know how OWN programs can benefit yourstudents, Please feel free to contact +918873109717 or mail at

    [email protected]

    Some of the scheduled programs:

    STUDENT CAMPING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (SCALP)

    Location : Hatha, Jamshedpur

    Skills

    Covered: Basic Fitness and Endurance

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    Category : Programs for Students

    Age Limit : 8 to 15 Years

    Duration

    : 3 Days

    STUDENT CAMPING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (SCALP)

    Location : Darjeeling, West bengal

    Skills

    Covered : Basic Fitness and Endurance

    Category : Programs for Students

    Age Limit : 8 to 18 Years

    Duration : 7 Days

    SUMMER CAMPING AND WILDERNESS PROGRAM (SCWP)

    Location : Hatha, Jamshedpur

    Skills

    Covered: Basic Fitness and Endurance

    Category : Programs for Students

    Age Limit : 8 to 17 Years

    Duration : 7 Days

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    Programs For Students Programs For Schools

    OWN Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) for schools

    Outward Bound Learning (OBL) has existed in Indian history for 100s of years. The

    system was better known as "Gurukul" system wherein students across social stratawhere brought together under a "Guru" and learnt variety of skills far away from

    their comfort zones. Such a system helped young people drop their inhibitions and

    learn from the openness. Tough situations help one develop strength and courage to

    deal with elements and day to day issues. Leadership potential and survival skills

    are groomed only through such tough exercises.

    The modern rush for academic qualifications has pushed the "outdoors" out of focus.

    This is reflected in our place in international sporting events. Lack of strength is also

    reflected by the rise in stress related diseases amongst young people. Of late, however,

    several schools have understood the need for a holistic learning platform that includes

    grooming of character and strength and have successfully integrated outdoor programsinto their curriculum.

    OWN has identified certain activities that can trigger leadership and survival skillsamongst students. For instance, Courage is one important quality of a leader. It is

    defined as the ability to do extraordinary things. One form of courage is to say "hello" toa new student walking into the school. Such a move will make the new comer

    comfortable and immediately at ease. The absence of such a move could make the newcomer feel rejected. Another form of Courage is to say "No" to alcohol or smoke when a

    friend influences you to "try" it for the first time.

    OLP Modules

    OWN OLP programs have been carefully graded based on the objectives, age groups and

    requirements of the school. While most of these programs are offered in OWN campuses

    across India, some programs can be customized within the school campus on a case by

    case basis. Some of the programs offered to schools are as below:

    Beginner Module: This is for ages 8 and above. The beginner will receive inputs aboutoutdoors, nature and adventure activities. The objectives of this program include basic

    introduction to adventure, punctuality, team spirit, understanding risk, ability to take careof oneself. The beginner is stepping into the outdoors, perhaps, for the first time. So she

    is both curious and uncertain, and therefore requires careful attention, support and

    encouragement. The first experience can have a huge impact on the growing mind andnaturally will trigger the hidden leadership potential. Activities include High Ropes,

    basic rock climbing, trek, team activities, management games, current issues and

    debates, learning from nature and environment, natural science, enhancing IQ level and

    the like. Number of days can be customized between 2 ~ 4 days.

    Adventure Module: This program is for ages 12 and above. The participant of this

    module will be exposed to tough experiences in the outdoors. Some of the experiences

    will test the physical and mental courage of the participant and thus make her/him a

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    tough person. Great improvement will be seen in the strength and character of theperson. The objectives of this module include survival skills, ability to handle failures,

    overcoming fear, instilling courage and confidence. Activities include night trek, treeclimbing, rock climbing, stream challenge, rappelling, night survival and rescue.

    Number of days can be customized between 4 ~ 7 days

    Leadership Module: This program is for ages 15 and above. This is an excellentplatform for triggering leadership traits and skills. The objectives of this program include

    courage and confidence to speak up, leadership skills, team building, group dynamics,

    selflessness, patience and tolerance. Activities include high ropes, basic adventure, group

    tasks, problem solving and logical thinking. Number of days can be customized between

    2 ~ 7 days

    Environmental Sciences Module: This program is for ages 12 and above. The

    objectives of this module include love for nature both flora and fauna, understanding

    animal needs and behaviour, need to preserve nature and bio-diversity, how human greed

    is destroying nature, humility, patience and tolerance. Activities include interaction withtribal people, projects with nature and the like. The receptivity of the student is so high

    in such programs that the school may even integrate some part of their curriculum andoffer the same at OWN campus with their own faculty. Number of days can be

    customized between 7 ~ 30 days

    Achiever's Module: This program is for ages 14 and above. The objectives of thismodule include project planning, coordination, goal setting and high physical fitness.

    The project is to summit a peak in Himalayas as a group. The peak chosen is medium

    altitude (less than 22,000 feet / 6850 m) and qualifies as a trekking peak. OWN

    mountaineering instructors will guide the team to the top with proper equipment and

    supervision. The school's flag can be planted on the summit and the accompanying

    memories will be cherished for a lifetime. The lessons to be learnt from such an exercise

    are invaluable. Number of days can be customized between 7 ~ 21 days.

    If you wish to integrate OWN OLP into your school curriculum, please write to:

    [email protected], [email protected]

    Students discover their leadership potential and other traits (communication, team

    skills, innovation, initiative etc.) in a Himalayan setting through outbound learning

    (OBL) techniques.

    Program Highlights 7 days / 6 nights at Utrankhand

    Add travel time to and fro in train Location: Uttar Kashi campsite, Utrakhand, India

    Total trek distance will be about 32 kms

    Maximum trek distance on any day < 12 kms

    Altitude varies between 2180 ~ 4000 m (7000 ~ 13,350 feet)

    Stay at Uttarkashi camp for 3 days and trek to higher camps around tree line for 4

    days

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    Adventure Activity

    o Rappelling

    o River Crossing

    Program Objectives Improve ability to handle challenging situations (Survival skills)

    3Ps ofStudent Leadership

    o Power

    o People skills

    o Problem Solving

    Summit of a peak 4470m

    Adventure and initiative

    Team building and motivation Basics of camping and trekking, Physical Health, Environmental care

    Program DescriptionThe program is carefully designed to bring out the participants natural talents and

    instincts. Please be aware that this is not an outdoor holiday but an introduction to

    toughening oneself through outdoor activity that will be tough, challenging and

    sometimes daunting. Once completed, the student will come out with much

    satisfaction and sense of accomplishment, having discovered his inner strength and

    qualities. The new found strength, it is hoped, will stand by him during any otherdifficult situation during normal life.

    The program is split into two sections:

    Base camp stay and activity 4 days

    Higher camps and treks 3 days

    While at the base camp, the group will be engaged in adventure activity and group

    tasks. The adventure activity is expected to help the participant overcome fear and

    handle the situation, while the group tasks are meant to bring out the 3Ps of leadership

    mentioned above.

    Program Terms & Conditions

    Package cost includes:1. AC deluxe bus Haridwar Uttar Kashi - Haridwar

    2. Food and Beverages during the program

    3. Qualified Instructors

    4. Shared accomodation in tents

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