Q: What are Foliage Outdoors Kids’ Camps?
A: Our Kids’ Camps (10–12 years) are adventure + learning camps designed as a child’s first step into the outdoors—with supervised routines, hands-on activities, and opportunities to build confidence, make friends, and experience time away from parents.
Q: What age group are these camps meant for?
A: These camps are primarily designed for children aged 10 to 12 years (some departures may show a slightly wider age bracket on the specific camp page—always follow the age mentioned on that camp)
Q: Is it safe to send my 10-year-old alone?
A: Yes. At Foliage, we specialise in "first independent trips." Our 1:6 mentor ratio ensures no child is ever left unsupervised.
Q: Are mobile phones allowed?
A: No. We believe in a digital detox to help kids bond with nature and each other.
Q: Where are these kids’ camps located?
A: These are based close to Pune / in Maharashtra (near Pune), making them ideal for parents who want a meaningful camp experience without very long travel.
Q: What kind of activities can my child expect?
A: Activities vary by camp, but typically include nature exploration through trails and observation-based learning, soft adventure such as rope/obstacle elements and basic trekking, water activities where applicable with appropriate safety gear, group games and team-building sessions, and special themes in select camps such as fort exploration, coastal habitat learning, or astronomy/space workshops.
Q: Is this a luxury trip or a real camp experience?
A: These are real camps, not luxury holidays. Most programs focus on outdoor learning and skill-building, with simple, comfortable stays (tents/dorms/cottages depending on the camp).
Q: What are accommodations like?
A: Accommodation depends on the specific camp and may include tents at a managed campsite, basic dormitory-style stays, or AC cottages/rooms on a multiple-sharing basis, and the exact stay details for each departure are mentioned in the camp’s “Know Before You Book” section.
Q: What kind of meals are provided?
A: Meals are generally simple, wholesome, vegetarian, planned to be tasty and filling for active children (not a luxury buffet-style spread).
Q: Are the camps supervised and safe?
A: Yes—these are structured, supervised camps with activities conducted under expert supervision and safety protocols (camp-specific details may vary).
Q: My child is going away from home for the first time—will this be suitable?
A: Yes—these kids’ camps are designed to be a gentle first-time experience: close to home, well-planned routines, and group support that helps children settle in and build independence.
Q: Are all activities guaranteed (example: star-gazing)?
A: While we strive to complete all planned activities, some sessions like star-gazing or telescope observation are weather-dependent, and in cases where skies are not clear, alternate sessions are typically conducted as mentioned on specific camp pages; furthermore, if our instructors feel any activity is not safe to perform due to external conditions, they will take a professional call to not proceed as safety remains our absolute priority.. If skies aren’t clear, alternate sessions are typically conducted (as mentioned on specific camp pages).
Q: Which are some Kids’ Camps currently available in this section?
A: This page includes camps such as Koyna Explorers, Junior Fort Explorers, Forest Trails Mahabaleshwar, Kamshet Rangers, Panchgani Discovery Camp, and special learning formats like Astro & Space Workshop @ Camp365 (availability varies by dates).the skies aren’t clear, alternative sessions are typically conducted (as noted on the