Adventure training programmes for students
Adventure camps generally are organised on hill forts near Mumbai. The Sahyadri is full of plentiful places for such camps and the climate is very pleasant and fairly predictable allowing for reliable scheduling of the training.
Adventure camps cover adventure in thw outdoors, with a focus on mountaine related skills. The programme begins with an introduction to adventure sports and the attitude of quest they imply. Various terms like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, orienteering, etc are introduced and explained in terms of activity.
The equipment is introduced, and its structure and qualities are explained as with brief information on the correct use and care. The role of equipment in safety is explained briefly, and students are trained in the basic use of personal equipment like harnesses, karabiners, and the correct ways of using them for maximum safety.
Training in various sports follows. Demonstration and explanation of techniques is followed by time for practice under supervision. While absolute competence is unlikely in such programmes, the goal is to acheive a basic comfort and understanding of the sport, and a real physical experience of its challenge.
The programme concludes with information on further training if interested, the sport on a competitive level, and future opportunities related with it.