NAF has been conducting adventure programmes for the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports since 1991-92. In the last three years, we have conducted adventure activities for over one lakh youth all across the Country.
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Programmes Sponsored by Educational institutions.
NAF has given exposure in adventure sports to over 25000 school children during the last two years.
Programmes under ‘Citizen Schemes’.
NAF conducts adventure programmes for various educational institutions, Govt organisations and corporates across the Country.
Outbound Training Packages (OBT) for Corporate Executives.
NAF also conducts OBTs for corporates. (Programmes can be tailor-made to meet specific requirements).
Weekend Programmes
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In addition to activity specific programmes, NAF conducts :-
- Week-end adventure programmes
- Adventure seminar/workshop-cum-exhibition
- Adventure camps for 2 to 7 days duration (as per requirement).
- Adventure and Environment conservation programmes for School Children.
- Adventure programmes for the physically and mentally challenged.
- Self Defence Programmes (SDP) for young girls and middle aged women.
- Out Bound Training (OBT) for corporates to inculcate team building and leadership qualities.
- NAF provides consultancy services / technical expertise in organizing adventure programmes/activities throughout the Country.
- Friday/Saturday :-
- Arrival
- Briefing and demonstration.
- Team formation and setting up of camp.
- Leadership capsule to include team games and group tasks.
- Camp fire.
- Saturday/Sunday :-
- Trekking/Hiking
- Environmental awareness
- Conduct of various adventure (individual and team) activities.
- Lessons Learnt/Feedback and Debriefing.
- Dispersal.
- First Day :-
- Arrival
- Talk by eminent adventurists and best practices.
- Exhibition on adventure equipment and latest trends.
- Demo of artificial wall climbing/rappelling/ river crossing.
- Second Day :-
- Environmental awareness and conservation.
- Conduct of various adventure (individual and team) activities.
- Debriefing and Lessons Learnt.
- Capsule on Leadership.
- Third Day:-
- Capsule on situational awareness.
- Conduct of various adventure (individual and team) activities.
- Debriefing.
- Dispersal.
ADVENTURE CAMP FOR TWO TO SEVEN DAYS/OBT: A BASIC BROAD SYLLABUS
Group Formation. Individuals are initially encouraged to overcome their inhibitions. The group is warmed up so that there is free participation.
High Terrestrial Adventure Activities. High skill terrestrial activities ignite the spirit of adventure in individuals. Latent physical and mental capacities are challenged and enhanced. Only light and minimal risk activities will be included i.e. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Obstacles and Dry River Crossing.
Group Dynamics and Team Development Activities. These activities encourage group interaction, promote social adaptability and effectiveness of individuals and bring out latent leadership qualities.
Inter / Intra Group Transactions Group cohesion is built up. Social angularities are erased. Inter-se competitions stimulate espirit-de-corps and comradeship. A spin-off is group and individual appraisal.
A typical programme will include the following –
High Terrestrial Adventure Activities. High skill terrestrial activities ignite the spirit of adventure in individuals. Latent physical and mental capacities are challenged and enhanced. Only light and minimal risk activities will be included i.e. Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Obstacles and Dry River Crossing.
Group Dynamics and Team Development Activities. These activities encourage group interaction, promote social adaptability and effectiveness of individuals and bring out latent leadership qualities.
Inter / Intra Group Transactions Group cohesion is built up. Social angularities are erased. Inter-se competitions stimulate espirit-de-corps and comradeship. A spin-off is group and individual appraisal.
A typical programme will include the following –
Settling Down/ Break in
- Arrival of Group at camp site.
- Introductory talk, briefings and formation of teams/groups.
- Warm up games.
- Settling into camp life.
Outdoor Activities
- Setting up of camp
- Trekking/Hiking
- Rock/artificial wall climbing
- Rappelling
- Obstacle crossing
- Dry river crossing
- River rafting
- Parasailing & Zorbing.
- Mountain cycling
- Zip-lining
- Bungee Jumping
- Environmental awareness and nature study.
Recreational Games
- Archery
- Air rifle shooting
Team Building Games
- Electronic web.
- Screamers.
- Mine Field.
- Blind Fold (stay focused).
- All Abroad.
- Ice Breaker.
- NASA survival quiz.
- Welded ankles.
- Limited senses.
- 2 Truth & A Lie.
- Communication confusion.
- Quick draw.
- Sherpa walk.
Indoor Activities
- First aid and survival skills.
- Talks/movies on adventure.
Debriefing, Feedback and Open Session
Departure.
Note :Timings and some activities are conducted depending on local conditions, resources and time available.
- Inculcate a spirit of adventure, exploration, inquisitiveness and practical investigation.
- Overcome fears and inculcate self-reliance, confidence, discipline and leadership qualities.
- Promote co-operation and team spirit.
- Create awareness about the natural resources including flora & fauna and concern for environmental conservation.
- Inculcate social values and promote national integration.
- Through adventure sports, facilitate healthy hobbies and mould them into responsible citizens.
Vision of the Programme
To expose school children to adventure sports and nature as part of extracurricular activity which helps shaping of wholesome personality by stirring their emotional intelligence and prepare them to be better citizens of our Country.
Objectives of the Programme
Conduct
- Group Formation. Students are initially encouraged to overcome their inhibitions. The group is warmed-up so that there is free participation.
- Terrestrial Adventure Activities. High skill terrestrial activities ignite the spirit of adventure in the young students. Latent physical and mental capacities are challenged and enhanced. Only light and minimal risk activities will be included.
- Group Dynamics and Team Development Activities. These activities encourage group interaction, promote social adaptability and effectiveness of students and bring out latent leadership qualities.
- Inter / Intra Group Transactions. Group cohesion are built-up. Social angularities are erased. Inter-se competitions stimulate espirit-de-corps and comradeship. A spin-off is group and individual appraisal.
A typical programme will include the following –
Settling Down/ Break in
- Arrival of Group at camp site.
- Introductory talk, briefings and formation of teams/groups.
- Warm up games.
- Settling into camp life.
Outdoor Activities
- Setting up of camp
- Trekking/Hiking
- Rock/artificial wall climbing
- Rappelling
- Obstacle crossing
- Dry river crossing
- River rafting
- Parasailing & Zorbing.
- Environmental awareness and nature study.
Recreational Games
- Archery
- Air rifle shooting
Team Building Games
- Electronic web.
- Screamers.
- Mine Field.
- Blind Fold (stay focused).
- All Abroad.
- Ice Breaker.
- NASA survival quiz.
- Welded ankles.
- Limited senses.
- 2 Truth & A Lie.
- Communication confusion.
- Quick draw.
- Sherpa walk.
Indoor Activities
- First aid and survival skills.
- Talks/movies on adventure.
• Debriefing, Feedback and Open Session.
• Departure.
• Note :Activities are conducted depending on local conditions, resources and time available.
Youths Trained So Far
| Year | No Of Youths |
|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | 04287 |
| 2002-2003 | 23653 |
| 2003-2004 | 36715 |
| 2004-2005 | 35693 |
| 2005-2006 | 24698 |
| 2006-2007 | 26843 |
| 2007-2008 | 28782 |
| 2008-2009 | 21650 |
| 2009-2010 | 22800 |
| 2010-2011 | 23405 |
| 2011-2012 | 32965 |
| 2012-2013 | 29030 |
| 2013-2014 | 31830 |
| 2014-2015 | 33060 |
| 2015-2016 | 33530 |
| 2016-2017 | 36570 |
| 2017-2018 | 39524 |
| 2018-2019 | 50053 |