Recommended for age group: 10 to 14 years
Launch Your Child’s Imagination to the Stars This Summer!
The Astro & Space Workshop at Camp 365 is a power-packed 2-day camp designed for curious young minds ages 10 to 14 years. This unique program introduces children to the fascinating world of space science and astronomy through engaging, hands-on activities. From observing the night sky through powerful telescopes and exploring the basics of rocket science, to building their own constellation telescope, campers get a true “out-of-this-world” experience. They will dive into exciting concepts like galaxies, stars,and the solar system, and learn about India’s successful Chandrayaan 3 mission. The workshop also includes fun and educational activities such as rubber-powered paper plane making, water rocket demonstrations, and a moon rover model demo.
Two days filled with learning, discovery, and cosmic fun, at a scenic campsite near Kamshet that is managed by Foliage Outdoors. Don’t let this stellar opportunity slip away – book your child’s space adventure today!
Know your Applicable Camp Fees :
| Booking Type | Camp Fee per participant |
|---|---|
| Early Bird + Group : Book 70+ days in advance • Group of 10 or more | ₹6,000* |
| Early Bird (Individual): Book 70+ days in advance • Less than 8 participants | ₹6,500* |
| Large Group only, Less than 70 days • Group of 8 or more | ₹7,000* |
| Regular Booking (Individual): Less than 70 days • Individual booking | ₹7,500* |
*5% GST is applicable.
Know Before You Book: What to Expect
Before you hit that 'Book Now' button, here's a quick rundown to make sure it's the right fit:
- This is a space‑themed educational camp, not a luxury holiday or resort stay.
- The focus is on hands-on learning about space, rockets, stars, and astronomy through fun, interactive activities.
- Accommodation is in shared tents at the campsite, with basic but comfortable arrangements.
- Meals are simple, wholesome and vegetarian, planned to keep children energised and healthy rather than offering a luxury spread.
- Facilities at the campsite are basic and will not be on par with a hotel or resort in terms of comfort or amenities.
- Many activities, especially telescope-based sky observation and star-gazing, are weather-dependent; alternate indoor sessions will be arranged if skies are not clear.
- The program prioritises experiential learning—building models, DIY activities, and sky observation—over sightseeing or recreation.
- Children should be comfortable staying away from home overnight and participating in group activities under the supervision of camp leaders.
- Pune to Pune escorted trip: Safe, supervised travel from Pune to the campsite and back with Foliage Outdoors team leaders.
- Comfortable tent stay with attached toilets: Stay in spacious tents with attached toilets at a picturesque campsite.
- Foliage-managed campsite: Camp 365 is managed by Foliage Outdoors, ensuring high standards of safety, hygiene, and supervision.
- DIY constellation telescope: Study the night sky and build your own constellation telescope to take home as a unique souvenir.
- Hands-on water rocketry: Get a practical understanding of water rocketry through exciting, guided demonstrations.
- Powerful telescope observations: Gaze through powerful telescopes to observe stars and constellations, and unfold the wonders of the cosmos.
- Space science sessions: Learn fascinating concepts about galaxies, stars, and the solar system in child-friendly, interactive sessions.
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Chandrayaan 3 spotlight: Know more about India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission through an informative and engaging session.
What Participants Will Learn
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Basic astronomy concepts – Understand stars, constellations, galaxies, and the solar system through interactive sessions and sky observations.
- Telescope handling & sky reading – Learn how to use a telescope, locate objects in the night sky, and identify key constellations.
- Rocket science fundamentals – Grasp simple principles of rocketry through water rocket demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- Chandrayaan 3 & India’s space achievements – Gain awareness of India’s lunar mission and ISRO’s contributions in an age-appropriate format.
- STEM and design thinking – Develop creativity and problem-solving skills by building DIY models such as rubber-powered paper planes and a constellation telescope.
- Curiosity & scientific mindset – Ask questions, make observations, and think logically about how things in space and on Earth work.
This workshop is designed to spark a lifelong interest in space, science, and exploration, while providing children with a fun, memorable camping experience in nature.
Day 1: Blast Off!
Report at the Foliage Outdoors office on Karve Road at 7:15 AM and leave for the campsite by AC bus. Reach the campsite and have breakfast, followed by an orientation session to get introduced to the campsite, meet your fellow adventurers, and get excited for the space-themed experience ahead. After lunch and a short rest, dive into an engaging workshop on rubber-powered paper planes and explore fascinating concepts about galaxies, stars, and the universe through interactive sessions. As evening sets in, head out for a telescope-based sky observation, learning to spot stars and constellations like a budding astronomer. After a wholesome dinner, continue with Star and Sky Observation using powerful telescopes for a few more hours (weather permitting). Overnight stay in tents.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner)
Day 2: Mission Accomplished!
Fuel up with breakfast and some energising games before attending a moon rover model demo and witnessing the thrilling launch of a real water rocket, bringing rocket science concepts to life. The late morning and afternoon sessions take you deeper into space with an informative module on India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission and its achievements. Participants then get hands-on with a DIY constellation telescope activity, creating their own telescope to take home as a reminder of their space journey. After lunch, gather for the camp closing ceremony, celebrate your cosmic adventures, click group photos, and share your favourite moments. With a bag full of memories and a head full of stars, leave for Pune around 4:30 PM and reach the Foliage Outdoors office on Karve Road by 6:30 PM.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Snacks)
What is included in the tour
- Pune to Pune escorted trip.
- Stay in tents with attached toilets on a multiple-sharing basis. (Separate tents for Girls and Boys.)
- Pune - Campsite - Pune travel by a private chartered AC bus.
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of experts to conduct the space program.
- Food charges for the entire duration of camp (Pune to Pune).
What is NOT included in the tour
- Mineral water / cold drinks (Campsite serves Filtered Water for the entire duration of the stay)
- Personal expenditure of any kind.
- Medical Expenses incurred if any.
- Any other charges not mentioned in "Inclusions".
- Expenses that are incurred due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
- Goods and Services Tax.
