Camp Rocket Science & Astronomy

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Yelagiri ,Tamilnadu

Highlights

Adventure Activities

Great for families

Activity Filled

About the campsite

In line with our endeavor to offer newer experiences here comes another out of the box event, this time for children between 6 and 12 - Camp Astronomy & Rocket Science!

Your kids would be Camping in our signature campsite at Yelagiri and learn the basics of rocket science through a half a day session, make their own basic rocket and launch them. What's more! Kids could also learn basic astronomy, peep through a telescope & take an up-close look at celestial bodies.

The entire astronomy & rocket science sessions are led by Harishankar of 'Hyoristic Innovations'. Harishankar is a young prodigy who has discovered 3 provisional asteroids & goes around the country teaching rocket science and satellite technology at various schools.
That's not all. Through these two days kids also get to learn basics of camping, get to stay in tents, have a campfire, play various games & go on short hikes.

Kids have to be accompanied by parents / parent and there are plenty of things to do for the parents as well.

*Kids will get to design 1 model rocket each with guidance & carry home the same. Kids will then be divided into groups of 4 for making another prototype that will be launched.

Yelagiri Campsite:

Camp in tents amidst lush green settings in a private campsite, away from the resorts of Yelagiri. Indulge in variety of adventure activities like ATV Ride, Zipline, Zorbing, Rope Activities, Wall Climbing & more.

Post sunset, enjoy a nice campfire & barbeque. Do a bit of Stargazing. Catch a movie, music videos or your favorite web-series in an open air projector. You could even request Alexa for your favorite song and groove to the music.

Wake-up next morning and start the rocket science session.

Highlights of the Trip:
- Rocket Science Workshop (Kids get to make a model rocket & launch)
- Guided stargazing session using a professional grade telescope
- Tent Pitching Session / Basics of Camping
- Adventure Rope Activities for Parents & Kids
- Motion sensor games & campfire sessions

Activities

Campfire

Stargazing

Rope Activities

Camping near Chennai

Rocket Science

Amenities

Western Toilets

Electricity in common areas

Bedding & Blanket

Parking Facility

Stay in Dome Tents

Meals

Safety Features

Gated Private Campsite

First Aid Kit

Backup Dorm

Itinerary

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Day 1

Noon:

Check In Check-in to the base camp at 3.30 pm & head straight to the activity area

Rope Activities
Start adventure activities like High Rope, ATV, Rock climbing, Water zorbing, Zipline, Rubber Band (Any 4)

Night:

Campfire
Return to the campsite, finish snacks and play a round of fun Motion Sensor Games. Watch your favorite movie / songs / Series on a projector screen followed by campfire, Bbq & dinner

Stargazing
Indulge in a guided stargazing through professional grade telescope. Post the night is all yours. You can retire into your tents as and when you wish to

Day 2

Morning:

Rocket Science
Finish Tea & start rocket science session. Kids will get to design 1 model rocket each with guidance & carry home the same. Kids will then be divided into groups of 5 for making another proto-type that will be launched

Noon:

Check Out Post breakfast & rocket launch, check-out with fond memories

Important Info

*Kids will get to design 1 model rocket each with guidance & carry home the same. Kids will then be divided into groups of 5 for making another prototype that will be launched.

Parents can go for a short hike and bird park while the kids are engaged in the Rocket making session

Important note: The adventure activities happen at an external adventure park (an open for all adventure park) 5 kms from the campsite.

Adventure activities have been included to provide a wholesome experience in Yelagiri.

Check-in: 3.30 pm on Day 1
Check-out: 11.00 am Day 2

Inclusions:

Tea / Coffee, Snacks, BBQ (Veg / Non-Veg / Marshmallows), Dinner on Day1
Breakfast on Day2.
Refreshments on Day2 rocket science session.
Interactive discussion about Rockets
Model rocket to carry home
Group of 5 kids launch a rocket with fuel
Campfire
Astronomy & Stargazing sessions
Adventure activities (Any 4 of Zipline, ATV, Waterzorbing, Wall climbing, Rope Activities & Rubber Band)
Flood light cricket
Motion sensor games
Latern flighing
Telescope for stargazing
Watch tower
Infinity hammock
Couple swing

Exclusion:

Transporation is not included in the package
Any other food and items not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy:

75% refund for all cancellations done 7 days before the date of stay
No refund for cancellations within 7 days from the date of stay
Booking dates cannot be transferred / rescheduled
Incase of govt. imposed lockdowns full refund minus 10% (GST + Service Charge) will be made
Refunds if any will be credited to the source account in 7 working days

Campsite Rules

No Alcohol

No Smoking

No Littering

Valid ID required

How to get here?

1) Campsite is accessible by Cars & Two Wheelers. There is ample parking space. So you can drive your own car/bike. Location will be on your booking confirmation email.
2) We will arrange Van/Minibus pickup and drop from Chennai Koyembedu metro station (Day 1 pickup 9am and drop day 2 9pm) - Rs.1100/seat [transportation booking will be closed 4 days before the event]
3) You can also reach Jolarpettai by bus or train & take a cab/auto to the town of Yelagiri. We can help you arrange, but have to inform in prior.